Truths Behind Breastfeeding While Pregnant

I keep getting asked when I'll cut my son off. As if it's negatively impacting their life in some way. How? I dont know. Maybe the stigma of being done after a year has formed this mentality that you have to and if you dont it's just weird. Now add being pregnant to the mix and the pressure is really on.

You should really stop. Isnt that dangerous to do while pregnant?

🔅Actually, no. It's entirely safe and as long as it works for my son and I that's all that matters.

Doesnt it hurt with him having all those teeth?

🔅Well, no shit Martha, it does when he accidentally nibbles but its a sacrifice I'm willing to make for the benefits towards his health.

What are you going to do when the next one comes, feed them both?

🔅Um. Yeah, actually, its called tandem nursing. It's very effective and healthy if the mother makes sure the youngest is ALWAYS fed first.

Aside from the outside pressure, breastfeeding while pregnant has definitely challenged our journey. At least for me it has.

First off, my nipples HURT. Dang girl, talk about pins and needles when he first latches. My boobs are so sensitive and getting bigger, so our breastfeeding positions are a little awkward sometimes. It's either all boob and no air or hes pulling away with my nipple and going to town. 💩

Aside from the first two weeks after he was born, our journey has been such an incredible blessing and memory for me. I was very fortunate to have everything happen so smoothly in the BF department. Hes always latched beautifully, engorgement didnt last for forever, and my nipples were hardly sore. Until now 🙃😒

I also have this weird burning sensation after he nurses and I never had that before. Whatever it is, its uncomfortable but doesnt stay around long.

I have such a different appreciation towards it. I understand the depths of connections that can be built by breastfeeding and I'm so excited to start the process over with another baby. I just never understood how difficult it can be during a pregnancy. I'm way more worn out and definitely have to tackle down more food and liquids to keep my supply up. It's so worth it though. My sons a booby boy and I'm totally okay with it until hes ready to be done himself. Nearly 20 weeks into this pregnancy and hes still enjoying my milk. 💋💙 I'm so honored to be able to continue this.

Any moms on here make it through their pregnancy breastfeeding and continued on? If so, how was it for you? Any tips? Anything that can help this sore tender process? Did anyone have difficulties breastfeeding the second?