How long are you supposed to breastfeed?

Dr Sarah Jarvis MBE

Breastfeeding for a full six months, until weaning, is ideal as it gives you and your baby the full health benefits of breastfeeding. Beyond this, deciding when to stop breastfeeding is usually a personal choice, there is no right or wrong.

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