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Pumping my breast isnt working for milk after 1 year. should i stop?

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Yes: A year is longer than usual for "breast feeding" and you could safely stop. I trust that you are getting the baby checked regularly at a well baby clinic.

Dr Brown agreed

Answered 3/18/2012

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