I got a heads-up that someone will be asking about breastfeeding an 
older toddler during pregnancy, first trimester, when the mother is 
having subchorionic bleeding.  My understanding, from a little Web 
research, is that this is a fairly common condition, the releasing of 
pockets of blood accumulated in the outer folds of the placenta.  It is 
diagnosed with ultrasound, and monitored  pretty closely, since it does 
seem to slightly increase risks of premature labor and other problems.   
It seems that  mothers are generally told to avoid sex and heavy 
lifting, and may be put on bed rest, or partial bed rest, though  some 
OBs are more relaxed than others about it.. 

My initial reaction is that this would no longer be the uncomplicated 
pregnancy that people generally nurse right through.  Is this an 
over-reaction?  Any bleeding during the pregnancy seems scary. But if 
someone has some information on this specific problem and how 
breastfeeding might impact it, please share.

Margaret Wills, LLLL, IBCLC


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