Unexpected pregnancy while breastfeeding

Can you breastfeed while pregnant?

Yes, you can breastfeed while pregnant. Your amazing body is capable of nourishing the baby in your womb and making breast milk for your baby, toddler, or child.

And while some moms worry about becoming exhausted from nursing, taking time to sit and breastfeed can be restorative rather than draining.

Breastfeeding while pregnant first trimester

As an added benefit, your body produces oxytocin, the "feel good hormone," when you breastfeed.

There are some ways that your pregnancy might affect breastfeeding, though:

• Your breasts may feel different: It's common to have sore nipples and tender breasts during pregnancy, which can make breastfeeding less comfortable.
• Your milk supply may diminish a bit, usually around the fourth month of pregnancy.

  This is when your breast milk turns to colostrum (the thick, yellowish, antibody-rich milk your body produces for your newborn). As your child continues to nurse, your supply will increase again.

• Your breast milk may taste different as it changes content in prepar
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