Becoming Pregnant While Breast Feeding 1 year old

[KatieG]

Hi Girls

Am trying to get pregnant and still feeding a 12 month old once a day (morning).
Was pregnant first month with first baby but now 3 months and nothing and not even sure I am ovulating....know the signs to look for but not sure if they are disguised while feeding or if I am just not ovulating regularly yet.
Has anyone got any advice or heard information what might help? Not sure if I need to stop breast feeding in order to become pregnant?

Thanks
Katie

[GraceKellysmom]

Hey Katie,

Yes, you can get pregnant if you're periods have returned. You may have an anovulatory cycle or two, depending on your body and how often your lo is nursing. As long as your periods are happening, you certainly don't need to wean to conceive.

I've been pregnant three times now while nursing. I found that it was really hard to get pregnant when I wanted to. My doctor told me that the average time for conception is about 6 months after starting trying. There is quite a science to it if you're seriously trying, check out our TTC thread on the pregnancy forum.