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Posted On : 11 Jan 2010

if alactating mother became pergnant , should she stop breast feeding her baby or it depends on adequacy of milk flow.
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suresh raut

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no she should continue 2nd trimaster

15 years ago

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yousf hijazi

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TO CONTINUE BREASTFEEDING IF ADEQUETE

15 years ago

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yousf hijazi

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TO CONTINUE BREASTFEEDING IF ADEQUETE

15 years ago

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sam

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no stoppage of brest feeding

15 years ago

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sumanth amperayani

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basically it is unlikely that a lactating mother becoming pregnant. if it happens she need not refrain herself from breast feeding if the baby is Less than 6 months old. If the baby is More than 6months and if complementary feeds have already been started it depends on the milk flow and adequacy.

15 years ago

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Breastfeeding {nipple stimulation in general} induces the production of the hormones oxytocin, which produces milk, and prolactin, whichcauses the uterus to contract and can cause premature labour. Also it may affect the nutrition of the mother as she has to feed 2 individuals. Thus early weaning of the breast would be advisable. By about the fourth month of pregnancy, your breasts will start to produce colostrum in preparation for the new baby. Some toddlers may not mind this change in texture and taste, while others may naturally wean themselves.

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