Are you still breastfeeding?

that’s absolutely wild and complete misinformation. it is who guidance to continue breast feeding for at least two years. your breast milk still continues to contain essential nutrients and antibodies for your baby.

So wrong!!!

That's awful misinformation and coming from a Dr no less 😒 there are so many benefits to BF past 1 year, WHO recommends BF to 2yrs+, lower risk of cancer, high BP and diabetes for the mother, immune protection to help fight illnesses... the list goes on! And that's not even factoring in the emotional security BF gives your baby and supposedly there's some evidence for cognitive abilities in children who are BF for longer periods too. As well as obviously still providing additional nutritional support alongside food
I would pay no notice at all, he clearly needs to complete some further training. The UK has some of the lowest BF rates worldwide and especially post 6m it's no wonder women don't carry on when they aren't even being supported to do so by healthcare professionals who should know better!!
Having just gone through an awful 2 weeks where my 13m wouldn't eat, wouldn't drink water due to being very unwell, BF saved us from her becoming extremely dehydrated I'm so very glad I'm still BF

I can’t believe your doctor has said that, your breastmilk is also a natural form of antibiotics, always helping and keeping your baby safe. There’s so many benefits inside breast milk that’s not just milk or feeding your baby. I’m so sorry your doctor has said this I’m actually shocked. I’m still breastfeeding. You’re doing amazing!! At the end of the day it’s really down to you and your own circumstances only you can judge not the doctor. Xx

Who are these doctors?!? There are soooo many benefits! As Hannah mentioned above the WHO recommends it! And from a nuture prospective, soooo beneficial for both you and your baby. Keep on BF!

My baby would say otherwise and he's all that matters. As long as they're not saying it's been proven it's bad for them I'll do it until my baby weans himself off 😊

Still breastfeeding here! Also pregnant with my second and have no intention of stopping breastfeeding my little one when our new baby is born! Even if he is just feeding for comfort that is still a benefit in my eyes! As mentioned above by others there are so many benefits to continuing to breastfeed! Some cultures breastfeed until up to age 7, so that doctor’s comments are wild! You just have to do what is right for you and your little one! I am so disappointed in the advice and information people receive from medical professionals!

Still BF, amongst house moves, moving in temp with parents, nursery changes and a constant change of routine it’s been a source of comfort and consistency. So there can be other benefits than just nutrition

Completely untrue!!

Aside from all the benefits listed above, you also get increased protection from Ovarian and Breast cancers the longer you breastfeed. 4.3% decrease in risk for every 12 months of breastfeeding. 🙌🏻

Please report this to your surgery, or higher if this doctor is a practice partner.

I would complain about this

So sorry this happened to you 😞 I was amazed to see how few children are still breastfed at age 1, compared to other countries, and attitudes like this really don't help. Breast milk is amazing and while it shouldn't form a child's main source of nutrition after the age of 1, it still definitely has a place. I am currently expressing milk for my 12 month old (she bites every feed so it was pump or give up, and I wanted her to continue having breastmilk), she eats for England but still loves a few bottles throughout the day, and I plan for her to have access to breastmilk for at least another year, as per WHO guidance.
Ignore your Dr-if breastfeeding is still working for you and your family, then carry on. You're doing an amazing job

What a silly thing for a doctor to say. So many benefits. Please please formally raise it so other women are protected from this misinformation.

Would be a bloke too! Clueless

It’s definitely not a fact and he really should know this as a GP. Agree with others please complain! Guidance is 2 years by WHO. The UK is not good at this and then we wonder why when Drs are telling people their opinions are facts!

You should absolutely complain about this. It’s completely factually incorrect not to mention in contradiction to the WHO guidance !! Breastfed my oldest to 2.5 and it was helpful in illness, night time wakes etc. only stopped as had to for IVF meds.
will bF this one as long as poss.

https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/infant-and-young-child-feeding
This is about feeding between 12-24 m, and I’d report this doctor!

The nurse at my GP practice said this to me a couple of weeks ago, and she used to be a midwife!! Unfortunately I think breastfeeding is really undervalued in this country. It’s amazing to still be able to give our little ones all the benefits that breast milk offers

Well he’d have a fit with me then as I’m still feeding my 3.5 year old before bed 😅 What a crazy thing for an actual doctor to say who should be encouraging it.