I have just found out that i'm almost 6 weeks pregnant with a little surprise. I have a 12month old that i'm currently breastfeeding and I'm not ready to wean as yet.
Never did i imagine that i'd ever be in this situation and even considering tandom feeding (a fair way off yet i know) but i was just wondering if there are any things i need to know to continue breastfeeding while pregnant. Any do's, dont's or recommendations? DS currently has approx 4 feeds a day (1 very early morn and the rest throughout the day).
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Nope, nothing you need to know un particular - a copy of ABA's booklet "Breastfeeding through pregnancy and beyond" is a fabulous investment for $5. The short version is the system works well - pregnancy and breastfeeding. Enjoy.
Thanks Barb, i had a look on the ABA website the other day and couldn't seem to find where that booklet was. The link kept taking me to the Mother Direct page and i didn't know where to go from there. But i figured it out Placed my order thank you very much
I am tandem feeding a nearly 21 month old and nearly 3 month old. During preg DS1 feeds became a bit erratic at times and short sucks as milk supply dropped, I also found at times I had sensitive nipples and it hurt to feed him.
Post birth his feeds increased but have now settled down some what.
I am also tandem feeding my two boys (29 months and 8 months). As Feeb said the biggest heads up I can give you is that you may find he drops feeds as your supply decreases. I really noticed my supply drop at around 25ish weeks. In fact I'm sure I had very little to no milk left, but the good news is DS1 kept feeding I also found I had nipple sensitivity, which I think peaked at around 12-16 weeks and then settled right down again.
I have found tandem feeding to be a lot easier than I imagined. It was tricky with a newborn (who had a few health issues and was in SCN for about a week) and I actually stopped feeding DS1 for about a week while I was in hospital and recovering from some nipple damage. Again, he went back to the breast no worries and now I'm starting to hope he weans soon-ish! LOL.
Oh and the other thing I wanted to add is something I read on the ABA website (love it) - some time between 4 to 8mths pg, your milk will start to change to colostrum and this can affect baby's feeds and also their poo!
Colostrum is a laxative - so your DS2 will start having more runny poos, I have definitely noticed that with DD over the last month or so! Its delightful, esp when coupled with MS!
You might also find when your milk changes your DS2 might wean himself, if he doesn't adjust to the taste of colostrum. There isn't anything wrong with them having colostrum though, in fact its quite good for them! And my DD seems to like it
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My sons a#were born on the same day - 2 years apart. They tandem fed for 2 and a half years. They share a particularly strong bond - even for brothers - even as teenagers. No science - but it was surely the tandem feeding
I love the sound of the holding hands Feebs and had a giggle at the stealing the nipple It really does sound like a beautiful opportunity to do with your LOs and even to be put in the position to be able to do so.
OP I too have been thinking about positioning once i get a big belly. Like you i suppose we'll just have to have a play around and see what works best. I currently feed DS lying down for his am feed and i love that. I wonder if lying would make it any easier??
I'm thinking if we get that far there will obviously be some adjusting to do but once all is settled could be great for both. Knowing my LO now i think being able to continue will be a good thing for him if he wants to and a great way for him to bond being as young as he will be.
Thanks also Barb, i got my book in the mail today and have had a fair bit of a read already.
I'm kind of excited to do this now. Just have to wait 8 months
There were a few issues here in the very early weeks when DS1 (who was 20 months) would give DS2 a bit of a tap on the head at feed times. But it was really not much of an issue and I can't say for sure whether it was because I was b'feeding him. I actually haven't fed the boys together, I feed them seperately and so DS1 came to know when it was his 'turn' and when it was his brother's turn. I couldn't physically work out how to feed a 20 mo and a 10 lb newborn at the same time! LOL.
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Placed my order thank you very much 
I also found I had nipple sensitivity, which I think peaked at around 12-16 weeks and then settled right down again. 
It really does sound like a beautiful opportunity to do with your LOs and even to be put in the position to be able to do so.
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