pregnancy and breastfeeding

I got pregnant with my second when my first was around 6 months. In my experience, my milk had dried up by the time she reached 8 months, and we had to switch to formula feeding. It was a transition, but it was not too bad. I tried everything to prolong breastfeeding her, but nothing really helped. My midwife at the time, plus lots of online research suggest there is no harm in breastfeeding while pregnant or tandem feeding (once the new baby and you have found your rhythm). The boob became more of a soother and snack when she woke at night. This was our routine until 2 weeks before her brother was born when she self weaned. When I'm not pregnant, I'm an over supplier, so Im making up for it by pumping for her now. We're down to one 5oz bottle a day if she asks for it. Good luck!

my baby is 8 months so i'm hoping to make it to 1 year with breastfeeding since he completely refuses the bottle. would you say your supply slowly went away or was it more drastic ?

Slowly! I would pump for thirty minutes at a time and barely get two ounces out on both sides.

I'd first ask your OB! They'll know more about your personal situation.

Typically they will tell you it's fine as long as you're not experiencing cramping. Lots of mamas get through exclusively breastfeeding through pregnancy and then go on to tandem nurse both babies.

I got pregnant with my December babe when I was 7 month pp with my first so probably on a very similar timeline than you. Your supply will most likely drop, how much depends on your hormones. Mine dropped to probably 1/4 of what it was and my letdown took triple the time so my babe got frustrated and I moved to only pumping. Around 12 weeks pregnant I began cramping so I stopped all together. It broke my heart but I did what I could.

I actually figured out I was pregnant because my supply dropped randomly 😅