should i stop breastfeeding?

Question

Should I stop breastfeeding until my cracked, scabbed nipples heal?

Answer 1

No: If you want to breastfeed, don't stop breastfeeding. It is the best nourishment for a baby and also the cheapest! pick an age when you would like to stop and then make a plan.

Answer 2

No: Only if there are medical reasons to. If you discover you have an underlying medical problem (such as hiv) that can be transferred to your baby through breastmilk, it is wise to discontinue nursing. Certain medications may also enter the breastmilk and pose a health risk to your baby. Otherwise, unless physically or emotionally unable to, breastfeeding should be continued despite minor illness.

Answer 3

When to stop: It is pretty much agreed that the best food for your newborn is your breast milk. But there are considerations involving your health too. While about 95% of women can successfully breastfeed, 5% cannot. The point is to have a healthy growing child, not to wear a badge saying "I breastfed my baby." If your child is growing well, then fine, if not there are plenty of good substitutes. Don't feel gui

Answer 4

No "deadline": There is no "deadline" for breastfeeding. Breastfeeding and breastmilk have numerous benefits for you and your child. At least 6 months is desirable and if you can make it to one year, that is even better. That being said, many women may only be able to breastfeed for a few months while some will continue to breastfeed into toddlerhood. The choice is up to you and your baby. Wean on your timeline.

Answer 5

Longer than you thin: The World Health Organization says to nurse for two years. That is generally not a popular answer here in the US, but the best answer is that longer is better for your baby for several reasons. The prime benefit is enhanced immunity.

Answer 6

You pick: You can drop one feeding every couple days (formula instead) until off. You can allow 2-3 min/side each feed (follow with formula).This signals your body to slow production.You can cold turkey= bind your chest with ace wrap/pre-pregnancy bra and tough it out for a few days. Each of these 3 ways has pro's/cons, in the end only youcan decide what would work for you.

Answer 7

Just stop it: There is a medicine used for patients who have Parkinson's Disease called bromocriptine which blocks the hormonal signals to your breasts and so "drys them up". Speak to your doc about it.

Answer 8

No meds required: You can drop one feeding every couple days (formula instead) until off. You can allow 2-3 min/side each feed (follow with formula).This signals your body to slow production.You can cold turkey= bind your chest with ace wrap/pre-pregnancy bra and tough it out for a few days. Each of these 3 ways has pro's/cons, in the end only youcan decide what would work for you.

Answer 9

Up to you.: There is no medical reason to stop breastfeeding at any age; i've been asked if there is a reason to wean a school age child, and the only one i could think of was that other children would laugh at him. Your own considerations -- job, lifestyle, other children -- usually dictate this decision. Having said that, benefits of nursing become rather small after the age of 12 months.

Answer 10

Your choice: The american academy of pediatrics recommends exclusive breastfeeding for 6 months and if possible up to 12 months. After this time period it is up to you how much longer you want to nurse.

Answer 11

Two years: As a rule of thumb, two years is a good enough time to wean your baby off of breast milk for several reasons; mobility of both you and baby as baby is in mobile mode, need for extra nutrients like iron which is low in breast milk, need for texture in mouth, and regularized bowel movements and help in potty training as roughage is needed, off course societal norms and pressure.

Answer 12

Depends: I find that 6 to 12 months is the window that moms find satisfactory and the first 6 mos is the most important in re immunity. After 12 months the weaning gets much more difficult to do. So, i advise my pt after 6-12 mos when they are down to a few( no more than 2-3)feeds a day, arrange a weekend away, then tell the child no more! a little break makes it less difficult for both parties.

Answer 13

Breast feeding: New recommendation - breast feeding till age 2 years if possible (based on different factors).

Answer 14

Six to twelve months: The major benefits of breast feeding occur in the first six months of live and relate to the baby's developing immune system and the potential for food allergy. The closeness of nursing can be beneficial up to the age of one at which time to babies start to separate.

Answer 15

When you're ready: The aap recommends that the breastfeeding should be done for at least a year and longer for as long as the mother and baby wish to continue. The world health organization recommends 2 years of breastfeeding. The nutrition and infection-fighting cells continue to be present in the milk well after a year. Every drop counts and every day you breastfeed is wonderful and should be celebrated!

Answer 16

Variable: Breast feeding is the best food for the baby. It is recommended to continue for at least 6 mo or as long as you feel comfortable. There is no particular age you should stop breastfeeding.

Answer 17

Slowly: I recommend decreasing the breastfeedings by one less time per day every few days, when your body has adjusted to make less milk.

Answer 18

FIBROADENOMAS: It is not proven that fibroadenomas are frequent or associated with breast feeding.

Answer 19

They can be: It is common for it to take several months for periods to normalize during or after breastfeeding. Note that this does not mean that you are not ovulating and that it is still possible to get pregnant while your periods are irregular.

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