Sarah, as I understand it, the uterus doesn't have enough oxytocin receptors to respond to the nursing (go into labor) until late in the pregnancy. The toddler may wean by then, or mom may be limiting access because of soreness. Mothering Your Nursing Toddler should address this.
Rowena, Bryan
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