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Re: Getting Pregnant Again?????

From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 13 Oct 1998 18:47:45 -0500 (CDT)

At Tue, 13 Oct 1998, Christy wrote: >
>I just wanted opinions from professionals about whether or not I should
>try to get pregnant again. I am about 80 pounds overweight. I gained
>50 pounds during my last pregnancy and I've lost 75. I didn't have any
>complications during my last pregnancy. Not even high Blood
>pressure(104/62). I had a difficult delivery, but no pregnancy
>complications except I am RH negative which isn't really a complication
>anymore. My son is 4 1/2 months old and I am still Breastfeeding. Why
>are most women asked to stop breastfeeding when they get pregnant?
>Should I wait and continue to lose weight or doesn't it matter cuz my
>higher weight didn't create and problems in my last pregnancy? Thanx for
>opinions.
>
>--
>Christy

You don't describe the difficult delivery so I can't comment.

Breastfeeding should be discontinued in a subsequent pregnancy because hormone variations not condusive to a successful pregnancy ensue with breastfeeding.

Outcomes get their best chance with being closer to ideal weight. 

--
Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York
http://www.obgyn.net/states/bios/marchbein.htm
http://www.obgyn.net/women/advisors/harveym.htm


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