BF moms: Should I stop breastfeeding?

Question

Dear BF moms, my daughter is 15 months old and lately I haven't been eating enough calories like I used in the first year while nursing. For the past couple of months, due to other pressures, I wasn't keeping up with my diet or maintaining enough calorie intake and I started to feel very tired, started losing weight(which I don't like as I am usually quite lean). WHO recommends BFing upto 2 years which my family followed and I want to atleast as night feeding but feel terribly fatigued with lack of energy or good high calorie diet. should i stop breastfeeding?

Answer

Breastfeeding should NOT be to the detriment of your health. Your baby need a healthy mom more than breastmilk. I breastfed my 1st until 14 months and my second until 16 months, so I am supportive of extended breastfeeding, but in this case I think weaning is more beneficial to your family.

Answer

I think if you’ve made it to 15 months and you’re ready to be done...... that’s an admirable job.
You’re in the highest percentiles for breastfeeding duration already.  
Your baby has gotten the very best.
It’s an achievement to be proud of.

Answer

you need to take care of yourself whether you are breastfeeding or not breastfeeding your child needs a healthy mother. You need to get in to see your doctor and perhaps you could benefit from mental health counseling if you find yourself unable to take care of yourself stress should not cause you to lose weight and not eat.

BF moms: Should I stop breastfeeding?

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