This information is general in nature, and not intended to be advice, medical or otherwise. If you have additional breastfeeding problems or concerns, you may want to talk to a La Leche League Leader directly. Please consult health-care professionals on any medical issue, as La Leche League Leaders are not medical practitioners. Information from different LLL Leaders is separated by horizontal rules. Finding out you are pregnant does not mean you must stop nursing your toddler.
Many mothers choose to continue breastfeeding throughout pregnancy, while others decide to wean.
The following information may help you decide what is best for you and your family. Relatives and friends may tell you breastfeeding while pregnant is dangerous. In a normal pregnancy, there is no evidence that continuing to breastfeed will increase your risk of miscarriage or deprive your unborn child of necessary nutrients. However, if you have a history of premature delivery or other risk factors, your physician may advise weaning as well as suggest restrictions on other activities. Feeling tired is normal in pregnancy, but breastfeeding itself does not make you more tired.