Do you want to breastfeed for two months, six months, twelve months, or until your baby is ready to stop?
Having a preset goal for how long you want to breastfeed can help ensure that you won't stop early if you begin to have problems, as you get help and advice to keep going until you meet your goal.
And when considering how long to set your goal, remember that the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that 'breastfeeding continue for at least 12 months, and thereafter for as long as mutually desired.'
For how long would you like to breastfeed your baby?
These tips were submitted by Vincent Iannelli, MD from Dallas, Texas.
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