Relactating during pregnancy

[hmseyer21]

I stopped nursing my now 18 month old about 8 weeks ago because I am pregnant. I know that you can bf during pregnancy, but I was afraid because I have had a miscarriage before and I get very sick in the first trimester and knew it would be tough since I can barely eat anything. My OB recommended stopping because I have a blood clotting disorder that interferes with folic acid absorption and didn't want to chance the baby not getting all the extra supplementation I take during pregnancy. So of course, I stopped even though it was tough on us both. Everything has been going fine but lately I wish I could still nurse him, especially with all the viruses floating around through the winter months. But I'm thinking this is probably a bad idea...just wondering though, if you've ever heard of anyone relacting after stopping during pregnancy. I am now 15 weeks, is this too risky??

[pbjmama]

I have mixed feelings - it seems that your doctor may have some legitimate reasons for concern. At this point it is unlikely you have milk but some children do continue to nurse with out milk. Maybe you could try it and see what happens...

[hmseyer21]

I did forget to mention that I do know someone with the same blood clotting disorder who nurse throughout pregnancy without problem. I think my OB tends to think it's a bad idea in general, so that is the only reason I would go against her advice.

Saying that, I am pretty sure I am dried up, I just didn't know if relactating is even possible at this point. My DH thinks that since he is weaned and is doing fine we should leave it at that. I guess it's just me being emotional about stopping when I didn't want to, and wondering if our nursing bond could be restored now that I am not so sick and eating just fine.