Hello,
     My name is Andrea Athmann-Luksik and I am a junior nursing student of
Cindy Anderson’s at the University of North Dakota.  I have been doing some
research on breastfeeding during pregnancy/tandem nursing.  It interests me
because having children close in age is very common, however breastfeeding
during pregnancy/tandem nursing is so culturally unacceptable.
     In one of the articles I read it stated that one study confirmed that
breastfeeding does not appear to adversely affect the course of pregnancy
(Mohrbacher & Stock, 1991).  Another article stated that there have been no
studies carried out to show any link between breastfeeding and
miscarriage/premature labor (Thomas, 1996).  They all warn that if you are
experiencing uterine pain or bleeding, have a history of premature labor,
or are losing weight you should strongly consider weaning (Lufkin, 1995).
     My question to you as professionals is what is your experience with
breastfeeding during pregnancy and premature labor?

References
 Lufkin, R.  Nursing during pregnancy. Leaven 1995; 31(3):35-6
        Mohrbacher, N. & Stock, J. The breastfeeding answer book.
Schaumber, Illinois; LLLI, 1997, 344-51.
 Thomas, L. Breastfeeding during pregnancy. Keeping Abreast 1996;
Sept-Dec Issue

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