how long did you breastfeed for, and why did you decide to stop?
im hoping to give it a full year and maybe more and want to know about other womens experiences.
2007-12-04 09:59:21 · 16 answers · asked by - 6 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
I nursed my first son until he weaned himself at 2.5 years--so I didn't make an arbitrary decision on when he should stop, he stopped when he was ready. The benefits and nutrition continue as long as you nurse, so there is no real calendar reason to wean a child unless the mother wants.
It was freaking awesome nursing a toddler! I wouldn't trade it for the world (I posted some of the benefits below if you're interested.)
I'm currently nursing my second son, he's 8 months and until a couple weeks ago, exclusively nursed. I'll let him self-wean as well.
2007-12-04 10:03:53 · answer #1 · answered by maegs33 6 · 8⤊ 4⤋
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2016-10-19 04:18:45 · answer #2 · answered by saulsbery 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am still nursing my 10 month old. I will offer to nurse him until he is at least 18 months old. At some point, I will start following the don't ask, don't deny philosophy until he stops asking. He's already down to 4-5 times a day so I imagine by the time he's done nursing it will be 1-2 times a day, if that.
2007-12-04 10:22:55 · answer #3 · answered by Heather R 4 · 5⤊ 0⤋
I breastfed my first child for 10 weeks and my second child for 12 weeks but combined formula and breastfeeding from the start. I didn't produce enough milk and found breastfeeding to be extremely difficult.Honestly didn't enjoy breastfeeding but did it because I knew it was good for the baby. Do it for as long as you can or want to. Only you can decide what is best for you and your baby!!!!
2007-12-04 11:16:48 · answer #4 · answered by jennifer w 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I am currently breastfeeding a 13 month old and will let him decide when he no longer want to. My first I nursed for only 6 months. I did not have a lot of breastfeeding support and mistook a nursing strike for him self-weaning.
2007-12-04 10:25:02 · answer #5 · answered by iamhis0 6 · 5⤊ 1⤋
I was planning on breastfeeding until my son was 2 but he got so big so fast i was not making enough milk to keep him happy! i breastfeed for 4 1/2 mnths! it was nice but it is also nice to be able to step back and watch my husband help me out a lil bit
2007-12-04 10:27:44 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
I only nursed my first for 6 weeks(due to my uneducated understanding of BFing); but i am currently still nursing his 11 month old younger brother. :-D I will not make the decision to stop nursing, that is all up to my baby.
2007-12-04 11:01:03 · answer #7 · answered by jennifer_elaine83 5 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Breastfeeding a 21 month old and a 1 month old. I'll stop when they stop.
Honestly when your baby is 364 days old you will probably realize they are going to be the same child when they are 365 days old, with the same needs. Things don't change because they have a birthday.
Also remember that ALL breastfeeding problems are temporary and can usually be fixed in 24-48 hours!
2007-12-04 10:10:05 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 12⤊ 4⤋
I breastfed my daughter for 15 months. We slowly stopped because she no longer needed it for nutrition and was eating all of her other foods. It was more for comfort. I never denied it to her if she indicated she wanted it but I just stopped offering it to her all the time and holding her giving her a bottle instead of my breast. I loved every second of breastfeeding and can't wait to do it again (I'm 20 weeks with #2).
2007-12-04 10:03:49 · answer #9 · answered by Precious 7 · 4⤊ 3⤋
I plan to allow my baby to decide. 13 months and we are still going strong.
This approach is called child-led weaning.
2007-12-04 11:03:12 · answer #10 · answered by Adoptionissadnsick 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋