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Myths and Facts on Breastfeeding while Pregnant

Having children is certainly a blessing for every parent. However, young mothers often feel uneasy knowing that they are pregnant again while still breastfeeding. Can you keep breastfeeding while pregnant? Many nursing mothers feel anxious when they find out they are pregnant again. The reasons vary, it could be due to the inconvenience of caring for children, still traumatized due to pregnancy and the last childbirth, or fear of miscarriage when still breastfeeding while pregnant. Indeed many scary myths about the dangers of breastfeeding during pregnancy, which makes pregnant women finally decide to stop breastfeeding. In fact, these myths are not necessarily true you know, Bun. Come on, we peel one by one myth about breastfeeding while pregnant.

Myth vs Facts Breastfeeding when Pregnant

The following are some of the myths or assumptions that are less appropriate regarding breastfeeding during pregnancy along with an explanation to correct it:

Myth # 1: breastfeeding during pregnancy causes miscarriage and premature labor

When breastfeeding, the body produces the hormone oxytocin which serves to encourage the release of breast milk from the breast glands. The hormone oxytocin also plays a role in causing uterine contractions during labor. That is the reason why there is an assumption that breastfeeding can cause miscarriage. But in fact, the amount of hormone released during breastfeeding is far less than during childbirth, so the risk for miscarriage and premature labor is very small. When breastfeeding in a state of pregnancy, your stomach can indeed feel a little tight or a little heartburn. But as long as it is only felt for a moment and can disappear by itself, Mother can continue to breastfeed.

Myth # 2: fetal growth is stunted if pregnant women breastfeed

This assumption is circulating because of the suspicion that more nutrients from the mother's food is channeled into breast milk, so the fetus will experience nutritional deficiencies and growth and development disorders. Indeed there are no studies that explain the effect of breastfeeding pregnant women on the growth of babies after birth. But from existing research, it appears that breastfeeding during pregnancy does not affect fetal weight. If you are worried about fetal growth is disturbed, you can stop breastfeeding when the pregnancy has entered the third trimester, because in this trimester, the fetus experiences the most weight gain.

Myth # 3: Milk is reduced during pregnancy

During pregnancy, your body will continue to increase the production of the hormone estrogen to maintain the fetus in the womb. But on the other hand, estrogen can also reduce milk production. In addition, towards the third trimester, breast milk slowly turns into colostrum in preparation for breastfeeding the baby to be born. This can make the taste of breast milk also change, so that your brother may stop breastfeeding because he does not like the taste. The frequency of breastfeeding can also be reduced due to pain in the nipple and breast of the Mother due to hormonal changes during pregnancy. If the frequency of breastfeeding decreases, the milk production will also be reduced, because milk production depends on how often the mother breastfeeding. If the milk production is running low and your sister is 6 months old, you can give her complementary foods to supplement your nutritional intake, and iron-fortified formula as a substitute for breast milk. Meanwhile, if milk production is running low when your brother is not yet 6 months old, you should consult with a pediatrician regarding additional intake that can be given to meet his nutritional needs.

Myth # 4: Mothers will lack nutrition if they continue to breastfeed while pregnant

Various studies have shown that pregnant women who are breastfeeding can experience a decrease in fat reserves, hemoglobin (red blood cells), and body weight. However, this can be overcome by adequate intake of nutritious food and regular consumption of prenatal supplements, since the first trimester of pregnancy. In the first trimester of pregnancy, you can experience decreased appetite, nausea, vomiting, and weakness. These complaints can indeed make you so lazy to eat. However, try to keep eating, Bun, so that the nutritional needs of the fetus, breast-fed baby, and Mother's own body can be fulfilled. If you experience nausea and vomiting that is so severe that you cannot eat or drink at all, even fainting, you should immediately consult a doctor. From the explanation above, it can be concluded that breastfeeding during pregnancy is generally safe. However, there are several conditions where pregnant women should stop breastfeeding, namely:
  • High-risk pregnancy.
  • There is a risk of preterm labor.
  • Twin pregnancy.
  • It is recommended that doctors avoid intercourse during pregnancy.
  • There are complaints of lower abdominal pain or bleeding from the birth canal.
If you experience this condition, you are advised to consult with your obstetrician to determine whether you need to stop breastfeeding. But if you don't have any of the conditions above, try to consider your sister's breastfeeding patterns, age, and psychological effects if she is weaned, before deciding to stop or continue breastfeeding.

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