Breastfeeding a baby is a special moment for both mother and child. How long you continue to breastfeed your baby depends on a number of factors. If you breastfeed, it will mostly depend on how you feel emotionally and if you have family support. Many mothers aim to breastfeed from 3 to 12 months.
But you shouldn't set deadlines as this is an extra stress for you. Rather, enjoy the process and follow the wishes of the baby. It will guide you most clearly in what and how it wants it.
Women who have to return to work early worry about having to stop breastfeeding. Then you can safely express your breast and store breast milk in bottles in a refrigerator or chamber, your substitute - the father, grandmothers, babysitter will feed the child with it.
The benefits of breastfeeding
Breastfeeding in the first days " immunizes" the baby, helps his digestive system to work well. It helps the body recover after childbirth. Every single day you breastfeed your baby is important, both for you and for him.
Newborns who are not breastfed are more likely to get sick and have more digestive problems than breastfed babies. Therefore, if you have breast milk, it is good to breastfeed for at least 4-6 weeks, if after this period you have to stop.
During the third and fourth months, the baby's digestive system is already able to accept artificial baby milks. When you breastfeed during these four months, you protect your baby from allergies and give him strong protection against ear infections.
Breastfeeding for the first six months helps the baby to be he althier in the first one year of life. It reduces the risk of ear infections, early childhood cancer, and for women, it reduces the risk of breast cancer.
Breastfeeding during the nine months is important for the development of the baby's brain. They say babies who are breastfed longer do better in school.
Of course, there are mothers who breastfeed their children after the age of 2. Depending on your desire and your understanding, it may be good to wean the child earlier before he is 2 years old. Breastfeeding is a process that builds an even stronger bond between mother and child. As time goes on, weaning will become more difficult for both of you. Weaning earlier does not mean you have to stop breastfeeding. The child can also receive it in another way. But in any case, your breast milk is the best start you give your child.
