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My 13-month old baby is very clingy and has separation anxiety. should i stop breastfeeding her gradually or abruptly?

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Dr. Krishna Kumar answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Separation Anxiety: You are a Caring Mother! Let wise Person within you Reflect: • Age of Developing of Milestones of the baby-Sitting, Crawling, Standing, Walking • Reasons for baby being very clingy- upsetting experiences with father or other family members? • Decrease clinging by playing with the child, reading stories, and singing. • Gradually withdraw Breastfeeding. • Seeing Child Psychiatrist

Answered 5/2/2016

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