When do you stop breast feeding the babe?

Question

I was wondering what happens when you stop? Do you still make milk? Im not a mom im just wondering.

Answer 1

at one year old. at one year they no longer require the extra calories from formula or breastmilk. regular whole cows milk is ebough

Answer 2

I breastfed my daughter untill 5-6 months. That was more than enough for me and she had no problems going from breast to bottle, mommy milk to formula.
It is recomended that babies are breast fed for the first year. There are some women that breast feed for the first few years ..some even untill the child is like 4 or 5 !
After you stop breast feeding the milk will just "dry up" because there is no longer a demand for it. If you continue to breast feed or pump you will continue to produce milk, this can go on as long as you want.

Answer 3

this is a controversial topic--Breastmilk is much better for your children because-hello-it is thei actual mother's milk--not a cow's and so is MADE for them--the american pediatric association is now jumping on board and recommending it for at least 1 year--and they will probably increase that time--some recommend up to 2 years--la Leche League is a good resource--I know people who have done it for up to 4 1/2 years..sounds odd? it isn't really--the baby still gets all the nutrients--the reason the pediatric association has not caught on to that is because the studies so far--or mostly--have just been done on kids who have breastfed up to 2 years--wait--as the studies go on--the time will increase too--and no--the babies--who by then become toddlers--do not drink all day long--they just have a little once in awhile--breastfeeding is not just about giving milk--although that's a big part of it--it's about emotional connection to the child--about providing nourishment, comfort, immunity, etc...a safe place to be--

So--overall--the best time to stop breastfeeding is when you and your baby are both ready for it--some are ready very early on--and some do it for a long time...it's a personal choice...And when you stop--as the baby no longer nurses--or the toddler!--the milk production automatically stops after awhile--the body makes milk on demand--that is the wonder of it--the more the baby drinks--the more your body makes--so when no one is nursing --the production slowly stops...

Answer 4

It is really up to what works best for mom and baby. With my first I breastfeed 10 months, My second 13 months, and My third 6 months. I let my babies have it until they were no longer interested. You have to wheen slowly because your milk can make nots if you stop suddenly. After a few days your body will quit producing milk if you wheen slowly. Why would you be wondering if your not a mom?

Answer 5

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends nursing for at least 12 months and thereafter as long as mutually desired by mom and baby.

The World Health Organization recommends nursing for at least 2 years, and thereafter as long as mutually desired.

When you stop, your breasts eventually dry up.

Answer 6

you can't suck and bite at the same time... teeth have nothing to do with when you stop.

human milk is the perfect food for a human baby...a year or two is recommended.. but any length of time is better then none. When you stop you will dry up.

Answer 7

I'm pregnant with my first and living in Denmark. I had my first appointment with the midwife who told me that in Denmark they recommend only nursing until the child is 6 months old... something I need to look into more I guess.

Answer 8

when they get teeth, they bite. soon after that mom decides its time to quit feeding and when there is no more mammary stimulation, the milk dries up

Answer 9

That milk has exceptional benefits, personally i would like to get a dairy going.

Answer 10

i stopped a month ago. my daughter is one a half.i got engorged then i dried up..that is what happens.