how long should i breast feed my new baby.?

Question

how long should i breast feed im a new mom and i am breast feeding. every one tell me it so good for me and my baby. but know one can tell me how long should i do it for. any thing would help me out

Answer 1

Mothers are recommended to breastfeed baby for a full year. In some cultures, including ours now, some women feed until baby is six years old. It's more common to feed for one year here, sometimes two. Feed your baby as long as you can, and feel proud of that. If you can feed for six months, do it. It does build your baby's immune system (preventing bad colds, ear aches, etc.) and it helps you by aiding in preventing certain reproductive cancers, and it helps you get the baby weight you gained off.

I did it for 10 1/2 months, and stopped due to the fact that I got pregnant again and had some complications. I gained 50 lbs. during pregnancy and lost 75 during breastfeeding. It's a personal choice, and you should do what you feel comfortable with. It will definitely save you money, and any that you give baby is better than none. Best of luck to you!

Answer 2

Most doctors and organizations say you should breastfeed until 12 months. That way you don't have to buy formula since the baby can't have cows milk until then. My doctor said that longer wasn't a problem as long as the child is eating regular food and drinking water and trying whole milk. I ended up breast feeding until 22 months because everytime I tried to stop my son would either get sick partway through the weaning process or something stressful/exciting would happen and he would scream until he nursed. Even if you don't want to breastfeed the baby for a long time any amount of breastfeeding is beneficial.

Answer 3

Babies need breast milk or formula until they are at least 12 months old. So breast feed at least that long. It is beneficial for a child to nurse for the first 2 yrs. Not many women go that long though. I nursed my son until he was 18 months old, at that time he quit on his own. Nurse for as long as you and your baby are comfortable. Good luck!

Answer 4

As long as you and the baby are happy to do so! I breastfed my first two for more than 2 years, and am still breastfeeding my 18 month-old. Now that said, I am a stay-at-home mom, and not all women would find it so convenient.
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends at a minimum, one year. Most professionals you ask will tell you that anything the baby gets is better than not, even if you have to give it up at a couple of weeks. My working-mom friends averaged a year, my stay-at-home mom friends usually more, closer to two years. One friend nursed her son nights 'till he was four! (I hear that in some countries, that's a normal age to wean, they think we are wierd to do it earlier than that!)
My eldest weaned himself at about 26 months. Just lost interest. I weaned the second at about 28 months because it started to hurt when I got pregnant with #3. He was miffed at me for about a week, but got over it. I will probably have to wean again in a month or two again, as I am expecting #4 in October. Some women can tandem nurse while pregnant (bully for them!) but my hormones make my nipples get too sensitive, so #3 will probably have to be content with 19-20 months of nursing. She doesn't really need it for nutrition now, mostly for comfort (but, I will say, all three of my kids have had a combined total of 2 ear infections, ever! I think they do get some nice immunity boosters even as toddlers.)
If you have to stop, don't beat yourself up, not everyone even tries to nurse. Best of luck!

Answer 5

At least 12 months, and as long afterwards as you and your child wish to continue. The benefits of breastfeeding continue as long as you breastfeed. Don't let anyone tell you that after X age there are no more benefits - your milk doesn't turn to water the day after your child turns 6 months, or 1 year, or 2 years.

Answer 6

mother and her baby should breastfeed for as long as they wish to breastfeed. The American Academy of Pediatrics currently (2005) recommends: "Pediatricians and parents should be aware that exclusive breastfeeding is sufficient to support optimal growth and development for approximately the first 6 months of life and provides continuing protection against diarrhea and respiratory tract infection. Breastfeeding should be continued for at least the first year of life and beyond for as long as mutually desired by mother and child." * As solids are introduced, usually around the middle of the first year, your baby will shift his primary source of nutrition from your milk to other foods.

All the benefits of human milk—including nutritional and health—continue for as long as your baby receives your milk. In fact, as your baby takes less human milk, these advantages are condensed into what milk is produced. Many of the health benefits of human milk are dose related, that is, the longer the baby receives human milk, the greater are the benefits.

Answer 7

the yank Acadamy of Pediatrics says one 3 hundred and sixty 5 days is superb. the worldwide wellness corporation says 2 years is superb. The longer somewhat one has breastmilk the greater helpful. it honestly relies upon on the mum and toddler nonetheless- some toddlers are executed with the breast by 3 hundred and sixty 5 days, some like it for 5 years. What ever your mom is mushy with is what's superb for her and the toddler.

Answer 8

Most women in the US only breastfeed for about 6 months, but the world average is more like 2 years. I'm still breastfeeding my 19 month old, but that is very unusual these days, at least where I live. The good news is, it's hard at first, but it gets easier!

http://www.lalecheleague.org/FAQ/bflength.html

http://www.netwellness.org/question.cfm/8405.htm
http://www.womenshealth.gov/breastfeeding/index.cfm?page=QandA

Answer 9

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends breastfeeding at least 12 months.

Answer 10

its ur breasts u should know better! whts its capacity!!!!!!!!!