How long are you supposed to breastfeed?

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