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How long are you supposed to breastfeed?
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Dr Sarah Jarvis MBE
Breastfeeding for a full six months, until weaning, is ideal as it gives you and your baby the full health benefits of breastfeeding. Beyond this, deciding when to stop breastfeeding is usually a personal choice, there is no right or wrong.
For more information on breastfeeding, go to https://patient.info/health/feeding-your-baby/breast-feeding-your-baby
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