How to Stop Breastfeeding

So you want to stop breastfeeding. Or maybe your baby is turning away, but you wonder if it's the right time? Could be that you're already convinced and just need to learn how to do it? Weaning a child is an intimate decision between you and your baby. Trust your instincts and don't let anyone make it for you.
The American Academy of Pediatrics wants you to breastfed for at least a year. However, before we send mothers everywhere packing for a guilt trip, remember that the thick, nutrient rich substance known as colostrum is present in the very first milk produced by a new mother. First milk contains highly concentrated antibodies and helps to prevent jaundice and also makes your new baby produce that first adorable poopy. But remember, the good stuff is there at the very beginning.

If you breastfeed for even one day - congrats to you. Pat yourself on the back and go from there. After a week or two, colostrum gives way to regular breast milk. Continuing to breastfeed is one of the healthiest and intimate things you can do for your baby, but at some point, you've got to stop. There are no booby-breaks in Kindergarten.

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