Rachael says, <<I have an OB who insists it is not safe to breastfeed during pregnancy. She agrees that the receptors are not active in the first trimester. She asked me for research and not kellymom. I am actually on maternity leave and have just not had much time to look besides a quick google search.>> Another one of my bugaboos. Breastfeeding is normal. Pregnancy is normal. Baby-led weaning is normal. Breastfeeding during pregnancy is normal. Why is it up to you to prove it is safe? It is up to the OB to find proof that it is not ever safe. If breastfeeding during pregnancy is going to throw someone into labor so quickly, why on earth (ask her this) for an abortion they do a D&C or a morning after pill? Why not just do some nipple stimulation? Why are we using pitocin to induce labor? Why not just pump? If nipple stimulation alone could put someone into labor, we would have a nation full of premature infants. How many docs say to the mom -- no sex during pregnancy because you will stimulate oxytocin and you'll go into labor???? Yes, truly there are some moms who have a history of preterm labor and a very sensitive uterus, but unless the doc says complete pelvic rest and don't even let the water in the shower spray on your breasts, then it is safe. Refer her to "Breastfeeding: A Guide for the Medical Profession" pp 683-684 in which it states: "Pregnancy can and does occur when a woman is lactating. There is no need to wean the first infant from the breast which is often ordered by a physician." Text written by two physicians. Is that acceptable to this doc? Sigh. Jan Barger, RN, MA, IBCLC, FILCA Lactation Education Consultants Wheaton IL *********************************************** Archives: http://community.lsoft.com/archives/LACTNET.html To reach list owners: [log in to unmask] Mail all list management commands to: [log in to unmask] COMMANDS: 1. To temporarily stop your subscription write in the body of an email: set lactnet nomail 2. To start it again: set lactnet mail 3. To unsubscribe: unsubscribe lactnet 4. To get a comprehensive list of rules and directions: get lactnet welcome