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Q. I had my last real period on the 28th of July. 2 weeks after the period ended, I experienced one day of light bleeding. I thought I had a one day period. I took a pregnancy test one month later, and found out that I am pregnant. My question is, do you think I was pregnant when I bled that one day, or do you think I got pregnant after that day.

Also, I have a 10 month old son, and I am still nursing him. Does this pose a threat to the baby I am carrying? At what point do I need to stop nursing, or is there a point at all. I enjoy nursing, and my son sleeps with us, and I think it is going to be really difficult to break him. If possible, I would like to wait at least two months, and break him directly to a cup rather than to a bottle. What do you suggest?

Kristy

A. I hear of woman who have some light spotting at the time of implantation. Maybe that was your case. La Leche League has a file on breastfeeding while pregnant. A quote from their FAQ: "In a normal pregnancy, there is no evidence that continuing to breastfeed will increase your risk of miscarriage or deprive your unborn child of necessary nutrients."

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Debi Fatherree, RN, has been in nursing for 10 years. All of it has been with a childbirth focus. She has worked postpartum, nursery, NICU and have cross trained some in Labor and Delivery. She started a infant home visit and prenatal educational program in her rural home town and was nominated for Maternal Child nurse of the Year in 1995. She and her husband were transferred with his company 1 1/2 years ago and she started teaching chidlbirth classes and doing breastfeeding classes and consults. She also works as a doula and has her own business, StorkHelp. Debi is mom to three wonderful children - Katie, age 8, Hannah, age 6 and Bobby, age3 (my spit fire.) She and her husband have been married thirteen years, a great accomplishment these days. She currently teaches in the hospital setting and privately through StorkHelp.

Debi will answer your questions on fertility, pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding and babies. Her advice does not take the place of your practitioner. Personal answers will not always be possible.