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October 15, 1997
"I am being told she is too old to still breastfeed..."
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How Long to Breastfeed?
No one has ever said
how long a person should breastfeed. I have a 18 month
old baby and I am still breastfeeding but I am being told
she is too old to still breastfeed. I want what is best
for her . . . to keep nursing or stop. Please answer.
Thanks for the help.
There is no specific
period time to breastfeed. I suggest that you continue as
long as possible. I have patients who've breastfed for 2,
3, even 4 years. Congratulations!
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