How long do you plan on breastfeeding?

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Mi

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At least a year, then after that whenever baby wants to wean. With my first it was 13.5 months.

ma

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With everything going on, now more than ever try to make it to a year. Formula is hard to get a hold of and there are health benefits to baby that could potentially help protect baby from covid by continuing to breastfeed.

ma

mammax3 • Apr 19, 2020
I said potentially. Not making any wild claims. It’s a proven fact that breastfeeding helps pass antibodies on to the baby. Covid or not - breastfeeding helps keep your baby healthy.

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Sarrahe • Apr 18, 2020
Not true. Breast milk DOES NOT protect against covid. Wild claims require credible sources.

Ki

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I planned on breastfeeding for at least 6 months, I’ve had to stop after 4 months i tried breastfeeding nd she wasn’t getting full enough nd then my doctor recommended pumping but i was making less than 350mls a day pumping 10-13 times a day I was on medication to up my supply and tried every supplement nothing workedI’ve decided with my doctors advice to stop as it’s caused me so much stress and feelings of failing.I can say i tried hard for the first 4 months

An

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Goal is to make it to a year before we start weaning as long as supply holds up

Br

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Well I have a 2 year 3 month old who still nurses right along with the baby so 🤷 whenever they self wean or I am mentally done with it 😬😂My goal with the toddler was 12months though. My now 5 year old I had a goal of 6 months but only made it 5 months and my oldest was only formula fed.

Sa

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I don't have a set time in mind. I feel like it puts pressure on you if you can't "make it" as long as you hope. We're seeing how it goes, I know teeth will be a game changer.. might move to EP, but I really don't enjoy that.

Va

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6 months is my goal but honestly, as long as I can (up to like 18 months). I mix feed anyways because of low supply but as long as I can still give him some breast milk I'm going to.

A

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6 months is my goal, but I may try longer due to the sickness if I can.