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Do i need to inform infant doctor that i stopped breastfeeding?

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

Not necessarily: I leave it up to moms to decide if & how long they breast feed baby.You should update the doc at your next checkup & call in if you have concerns about your alternative methods.

Answered 11/15/2012

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