Breastfeeding cause miscarriages?

Question

Well i am still breastfeeding my 11 month old an I'm also pregnant but i fear that according to my blood work that my levels are not going up like it should an hormone levels are low too. Doctors office said it could be signs of a miscarriage but i have not had any symptoms of one. Other then a brown discharge here an there. I cant help but wonder if its because I'm still breastfeeding. What do you think? I am aware that if i lose my baby then it wasn't meant for me but i am wanting to try again. Which is why i feel i need to ask if you guys think it could be from breastfeeding?

Answer

No. There is zero connection. If anything, being pregnant will dry up your milk.

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It really depends on your specific situation. For most women, breastfeeding is perfectly safe during pregnancy. But for women who have had previous miscarriages or preterm labor, breastfeeding increases the risk of a miscarriage happening again. This is because when you breastfeed, your body releases a hormone that can make your uterus contract IF your uterus is extra sensitive to that hormone. This is a decision that needs to be discussed with your doctor, because the answer isn't a one-size-fits-all.

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Nope, no connection between miscarriage and breastfeeding. I myself am breastfeeding and am 11 weeks 5 days pregnant.

Breastfeeding cause miscarriages?

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