I just found out I am pregnant (about 6 weeks) and I have an 18 month old who is still nursing - mostly at night?

I just found out I am pregnant (about 6 weeks) and I have an 18 month old who is still nursing - mostly at night. I would like to wean because I know it will hurt to nurse after a while. I didn't nurse two nights in a row.

I was engorged and daughter was unhappy. I ended up pumping this morning. What advice can you give me?

Is there a way to do this over time? Asked by wavezncurlz 58 months ago Similar questions: found pregnant weeks 18 month nursing night Family.

Similar questions: found pregnant weeks 18 month nursing night.

Wean gradually to prevent engorgement and undue stress It is generally not advisable to wean cold-turkey. You've already discovered the main reasons why -- engorgement which can lead to mastitis and a very unhappy toddler. There are better ways to wean, if that is what you desire to do.

First, I just want to remind you that you CAN nurse while pregnant if you want to, and although some women find that their nipples are too tender to continue, others manage it just fine. So if fear of painful nursing is your reason for wanting to wean, you might want to reconsider until you know whether or not this will be the case for you. Either way, I think it's fantastic that you've made it to 18 months.

Good for you for providing your toddler with such a great start on life in the face of such negative public opinions about extended breastfeeding. Now if you still decide you want to wean, there is some great information out there to help you do it painlessly and (hopefully) without too much stress to you or to your daughter. Honestly, you might not even have to wean her -- about 26% of children wean themselves when nursing during a new pregnancy (my daughter included).

I'm new to Askville (this is my first answer, actually! ), so I'm not terribly familiar with this text editor.... I'll post the links here and let you browse through them. Most of them are from Kellymom (my favorite breastfeeding website).

Breastfeeding During Pregnancy: I'm Pregnant and Still Nursing My Toddler -- Must I Wean Now? (LLL): http://www.lalecheleague.org/FAQ/bfpregnant.html Weaning: How does it happen? (Kellymom): http://www.kellymom.com/bf/weaning/how_weaning_happens.html Night Weaning (Kellymom): http://www.kellymom.com/bf/weaning/weaning-night.html Nursing during pregnancy & Tandem nursing (Kellymom again!): http://www.kellymom.com/bf/tandem/index.html Congratulations on your pregnancy and good luck!

Sources: personal experience (two breastfed babies and LLL member) .

I think you are on the right track. First of all congratulation on expecting! Here is a good article on weaning from Babycenter.com.It gives good tips for gradually weaning your daughter.

Your instinces of doing this gradually are correct. Once your daughter starts to take less, your body will start producign less milk. You may have to pump a little to reduce the discomfort, but don't empty the breasts.

If you do, your body will think she is continueing to need a full amount. Once you get to a point you need a total break from nursing, it is okay to go away for a weekend away with your hubbie and leave your daughter with relatives. Sources: my opinion and babycenter.com .

Yes - do it over time. If you take away feedings gradually you won't get as engorged and she will be a happier camper. I nursed our son until he was two and used this method to wean and it worked well.

I think it is a habit and security for them to nurse. My doctor at the time actually encouraged me to nurse as long as comfortable. S wife nursed will preganant until she would get contractions from nursing.

This didn't occur until about 5 months so you have plenty of time to wean your daughter. Be prepared though - I have heard of the older child seeing the baby nurse and wanting to start nursing again. Good luck!.

Do it slowly for BOTH your sake! Immediate weaning will cause discomfort for you and emotional upsets for your Little one. It is best to wean gradually over time.

Why do you say it will hurt to nurse? You may find this is indeed not the case. It is very safe to breastfeed during pregnancy and does NOT put either child at risk."Probably the most gentle active approach is "don't offer-don't refuse".

This method involves not offering to nurse but also not refusing your child's expressed desire to nurse. Many moms move into this naturally as their child gets older.It tends to take longer than other methods, so it's not one that's likely to bring a quick weaning if you're in a hurry. On the other hand, it's also the one that takes your child's needs into account the most.

" You're really not very far along right now and I would think that as a mother, doing what's best for your children should come first. Sources: kellymom.com/nursingtwo/faq/01safety.html kellymom.com/bf/weaning/weaning_techniqu... Mother_First's Recommendations The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding: Seventh Revised Edition (La Leche League International Book) Amazon List Price: $18.00 Used from: $7.99 Average Customer Rating: 4.0 out of 5 (based on 69 reviews) .

It's a real dilemma. You don't need to wean her abruptly (unless you want to)... I found with my kids that it is nearly impossible to wean them while still being present. I always took a little vacation (weekend) while my mother-in-law or husband watched the baby.By the way, a cabbage leaf worn over the engorgement site helps.

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