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Home  ▸  Pregnancy  ▸  Breastfeeding during pregnancy  ▸  Breastfeeding During Pregnancy and Tandem Nursing: The Offic ...

Breastfeeding During Pregnancy and Tandem Nursing: The Official FAQ

Image credit: Mothering Touch on flickr

Image credit: Mothering Touch on flickr

Kelly Bonyata, BS, IBCLC
Hilary Flower, MA, author of Adventures in Tandem Nursing

Deutsch: Tandemstillen FAQ

Health Issues

  • Is it safe to breastfeed during pregnancy?
  • What are miscarriage and preterm labor experts saying about breastfeeding during pregnancy?
  • What if I lose weight in the first trimester (while breastfeeding and pregnant)?
  • Pregnancy Complications while Breastfeeding
  • Is it safe to use a breastpump during pregnancy?
  • Will tandem breastfeeding spread germs between my children?

Nutrition

  • Will breastfeeding affect the nutrition of my unborn child?
  • Nutrition for mom while pregnant & breastfeeding or tandem breastfeeding

The Milk

  • How will my milk change when I am breastfeeding through pregnancy?

Discomforts & Concerns of Pregnant Breastfeeding Mamas

  • “Is it for me?” Tips for Making Your Decision
    about Nursing during Pregnancy and Tandem Nursing
  • Will pregnancy cause my child to wean prematurely?
  • What if I want to wean while pregnant with a new baby?
  • What if a “weaned” child asks to breastfeed again?
  • Sore nipples and agitation during pregnancy
  • The nature of breastfeeding contractions
  • How will breastfeeding affect my morning sickness?
  • Breastfeeding during labor

Tandem Breastfeeding

  • Will I like tandem nursing? Is tandem nursing worth it?
  • Nipple soreness and engorgement after birth
  • Does my newborn always need to nurse first?
  • What if a “weaned” child asks to breastfeed again?
  • What positions are best for tandem breastfeeding?
  • How does tandem breastfeeding affect sibling rivalry?
  • How can I answer critics of tandem breastfeeding?

More

  • References on Breastfeeding During Pregnancy and Tandem Breastfeeding
  • Where can I find more information?

PDF “short versions” of FAQ (great for printing):

  • Breastfeeding during pregnancy
  • Tandem Nursing

 More handouts

  • Getting Pregnant While Breastfeeding
  • A research-based look at the safety of breastfeeding during pregnancy
  • Myths vs Facts: Breastfeeding During Pregnancy and Tandem Nursing
  • “Is it for me?” Tips for Making Your Decision about Nursing during Pregnancy and Tandem Nursing

Updated on January 1, 2018Filed Under: Breastfeeding during pregnancy, Tandem Breastfeeding

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