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Q: Breastfeeding Mommies

asked by: AlliE_18 on November 12th, 2006

Extremely eHealthy

For those of you breastfeeding your baby, how long are you planning to do it for?

Im still breastfeeding my son and he's 8 months, I was planning to stop when hes 10 months. Im just not sure anymore. I feel guilty too cos some moms do it for like 18 months...I know its really beneficial to the baby and im glad I decided to give my son the best nutrition I can Smile

what are other breastfeeding moms opinions on how long to do it for plz?

Replies(10)

Kia

replied on November 12th, 2006

Moderator

My friend loren is still breastfeeding and her son is about 14 months old.

BabyGirlsMami

replied on November 12th, 2006

Experienced User

I have heard a year is a good amount of time to breast feed. I have been told to do it at least 6 months, and you can breastfeed for as long as you want.. There are those women that breastfeed there 5 year olds! But I think by two.. That should be long enough

megums1211

replied on November 12th, 2006

Active User, very eHealthy

Re: Breastfeeding Mommies

allie_18 wrote:

for those of you breastfeeding your baby, how long are you planning to do it for?

Im still breastfeeding my son and he's 8 months, I was planning to stop when hes 10 months. Im just not sure anymore. I feel guilty too cos some moms do it for like 18 months...I know its really beneficial to the baby and im glad I decided to give my son the best nutrition I can Smile

what are other breastfeeding moms opinions on how long to do it for plz?

my friend breastfed her boys until they were all turning two. That's when I plan on breastfeeding until Smile

the more breastmilk they get, the more beneficial it is for them Cool

it's awesome that you are rethinking how long you want to do it for Smile

that just shows how much you love your child Smile

and anyways... I heard breastfeeding can be quite addictive!N Laughing

hehehe

michelle1981

replied on November 12th, 2006

Supporter

I breastfed .Brian until he was 3 1/2 months, and .Jordan until he was 5 months. I was planning on breastfeeding until they hit about 9 months, but I was producing enough to fill their expanding bellies Sad

arcadia

replied on November 12th, 2006

Extremely eHealthy

I'm planning to breastfeed for about 3 months!