Pregnancy - Third Trimester

TashaAndBump · Mar 20th, 2008, 23:38 PM

Breastmilk contains all that a baby needs for the first 6 months of its life. It's reccommended that you feed a baby exclusively on milk for that period of its life; When you start them on solids and wean them after that is entirely up to you. I'm sure you'll figure it out as you go along - just do what feels right.

BurtonBaby · Mar 21st, 2008, 00:34 AM

I plan on breast feeding for at least a year. I might pump for a while after, I just dont think I'm comfortable with a toddler whos running around coming to BF. But pumping and giving it to her I'd def be ok with. And it has so many health benefits. I was told it was best if you would do up to 2 years. We'll have to see how it goes.

PitBullMommy · Mar 21st, 2008, 00:37 AM

I'm planning on going at least a year. DH was 5 when his mom stopped! Don't think I could go more than 2 years though!

Mango · Mar 21st, 2008, 00:47 AM

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Originally Posted by luckyme225

I'm going to breastfeed for one year. I might start pumping milk exclusively at 9-12 months depending on if hes a biter.

This is my plan as well, provided that my supply remains

kookie · Mar 21st, 2008, 00:56 AM

i plan to breast feed for 12 months i to like you find BF a toddler a bit disturbing.

Holldoll · Mar 21st, 2008, 01:29 AM

I plan on going for 12 months. Some studies have said after 2 years it's not for nutrition it's for comfort.

In developing countries I can see why they would, it's cheaper than cows milk or other drinks and water is so contaminated.

toriaaaaTRASH · Mar 21st, 2008, 01:34 AM

5-6months max I think. Probably not even that long..

fiona-thom · Mar 21st, 2008, 02:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Holldoll

I plan on going for 12 months. Some studies have said after 2 years it's not for nutrition it's for comfort.

But if it comforts your child -- isn't that a good thing?

And it still has a nurtritional value. A childs immune system isn't fully developed till around the age of 5-7.

People only find it weird because it is a social taboo unfortunately, which is sad. In many other Countries it is seen as the norm' to breastfeed till the baby naturally weans itself.

Also -- The Koran (Islam) says you must feed your child up to the age of 2.

I'm shocked about the 5-6 Months remark. Why? Any reason?

Holldoll · Mar 21st, 2008, 02:58 AM

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Originally Posted by fiona-thom

But if it comforts your child -- isn't that a good thing?

And it still has a nurtritional value. A childs immune system isn't fully developed till around the age of 5-7.

People only find it weird because it is a social taboo unfortunately, which is sad. In many other Countries it is seen as the norm' to breastfeed till the baby naturally weans itself.

Also -- The Koran (Islam) says you must feed your child up to the age of 2.

I'm shocked about the 5-6 Months remark. Why? Any reason?

I didn't say it was a bad thing. It's just not for me. Nor do I study or believe in the Koran, so that means nothing to me.

Jenny · Mar 21st, 2008, 03:01 AM

As long as I can but not over a year. Depends on my milk supply.

Should also add that I'm only pumping now but I still consider it boobie feeding!

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