Question 1

how can i prepare for breastfeeding during pregnancy?

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Read: There are many excellent books on breastfeeding, and it is very helpful to understand how it all works and what to expect before you get there. You can try &#x27;The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding&#x27; or &#x27;The Nursing Mother&#x27;s Companion&#x27;. Both are excellent, and can be found at bookstores or online.

Question 2

will i ever lose the pregnancy weight by breastfeeding?

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Nursing n wt: It takes more energy to nurse than to grow that baby which is why you're so hungry. This is the time to begin exercising and eat the healthiest that you can so the weight falls off and you feed your baby well. You may hang on the the last 10lbs or so until your done nursing, it's your body's way of protecting the baby's food source, don't worry!

Question 3

when do you begin to show in pregnancy if breastfeeding?

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See below: Depending on your body shape, 14-20 weeks.

Question 4

chances of pregnancy when still breastfeeding (only at night) ?

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Almost the same : Pregnancy is always a possibility if you are having unprotected intercourse.

Question 5

can breastfeeding a baby give you some typical pregnancy symptoms?

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Yes: What symptoms in particular you are talking about? If cessation of menses yes both breastfeeding and pregnancy can stop your periods. While breastfeeding the level of a hormone prolactin is high which can hold your cycles.

Question 6

what would cause me to loose significant amounts of weight ( now in three pregnancies) and gain weight after baby while n exclusively breastfeeding?

Accepted Answer

Less activity ?: After  delivery, white spending time for breast feeding, it is possible that less time was spent on physical activity. Some mothers increase calory-intake while breast feeding, which also can result in weight gain.

Question 7

is enjuvia safe during pregnancy or breastfeeding?

Accepted Answer

Why would you?: Enjuvia is an estrogen replacement product for hot flashes and menopause treatment. I am not sure why this would be needed during pregnancy. Sometimes with in vitro patients estrogen supplementation is indicated in the 1st trimester. Other than that i can not think of reason why this would be needed. Estrogen can cut down the supply of milk during breastfeeding.

Question 8

if i took suboxone throughout my pregnancy is it ok to take it while breastfeeding as well?

Accepted Answer

Considered ok: Studies have found that less than 2% of the medication will appear in breast milk. Although no long term studies are available to list this as a completely benign med, it is considered safe. 
See:hale t, medications and mother's milk, 15ed.2012.

Question 9

does pregnancy or breastfeeding ruin your breasts?

Accepted Answer

Pregnancy changes it: During pregnancy your breast enlarge and the glands in your breasts get prepared for making milk once you deliver.  Once the baby is out and starts to nurse your breasts get even bigger as they actively produce milk.  However after breastfeeding for any length of time, your breasts do decrease in size about a cup size.

Question 10

when do i need to take a pregnancy test if breastfeeding?

Accepted Answer

See below: Home pregnancy tests can turn positive as soon as 72 hours prior to the onset of your next expected period.  If its negative, repeat it in 1 week.

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