Breastfeeding while pregnant / tandem feeding

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Can we have a thread for those who are breastfeeding older babies or toddlers while pregnant or tandem feeding.

Currently pregnant with a breastfeeding toddler and a bit worried to be honest! Also seem to have developed a bit of a breastfeeding aversion which isn't ideal although google tells me this is common!

How is everyone getting on? Amazingly I'm 48 hours into no breastfeeding. I genuinely couldn't tolerate it. DC has been upset a couple of times through the night but generally absolutely fine! So shocked!

Wow that's great! Did you just decide cold turkey? Kids are usually much more adaptable than we think aren't they. Well done to you, and your little one.

God they really are! I'm so proud of her! Thank you x

I'm glad we have the thread. I'm 22 weeks, feeding a 20 mo old DS. I had terrible aversion, then it passed, and now my supply is reduced, my nipples very sensitive, and DS not very interested. He feeds 2x a day for a few minutes only. I have no idea how much he's getting.

I had a terrible time establishing supply initially. One of the reasons I want to tandem feed is that I'm hoping to not have to "establish" supply if I am just feeding continuously. Does anyone know if my reasoning is sound?

Also: have you found HCPs supportive and well educated on this or not? And what supplements are you taking?

How is everyone getting on?

Hi everyone, just found out I am pregnant with number 3 and I'm still tandem feeding my 2+4yr old. The boys both love nursing and show NO inclination to stop. I have no idea what to do as we practice gentle parenting so don't want to force my 4yr old to stop before he is ready :(