Breastfeeding Duration

Everyone seems to spend a different amount of time breastfeeding. I've heard of women stopping at 6 months and offering formula, stopping at 1 year, stopping at 2 years. Some women even continue for more than 2 years. I was surprised to read that breastfeeding for 3 years is mentioned in the Bible.

How long are you planning to breastfeed for?

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I fed my first until she stopped wanting to (20m). Starting at 1yr it was only morning and before bed.

Making small goals for myself- first was 3 months. Now it’s 4. Then 5. So forth and so on. Lol one month at a time for me!

I breast fed my son till he was like a year and a half maybe a lil more then that i honestly did it till he wanted regular food more then boob cuz then u know for sure they r ready to transfer off u know I feel like it helped a lot to cuz it made it so I didn’t have to take any meds to dry my supply my supply got less and less with how much he was eating at first it hurt a lil when I started but I would pump on those times till it stopped happening cuz like they say ur breast milk changes with what they need and how much they need im planning on doing the same thing with my almost 4 month old I have now I hope that helps

9-10 months maybe lol I mostly pump it’s a lot more work

With my first I breastfed until he was 6mo because he started refusing after that. My youngest baby is 4mo and I combo feed him, planning on breastfeeding until he’s 2 if he wants it and my body produces enough for it.

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