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





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