How Long Should a Mother Breastfeed?

 

How long should a mother breastfeed? This question is often asked by mothers who breastfeed her babies. The American Academy of Pediatrics advises mothers should nurse their infants exclusively for the first six months or so, then to continue breastfeeding while introducing complementary foods for at least a year. 

According to WHO guidelines, breastfeeding should be done exclusively for the first six months of a child's life and then be continued together with complementary foods until the child is two years old or older.

It's important to urge mothers to breastfeed their kids for at least a year. An infant is better protected from some infections and chronic conditions the longer they are nursed. 

The benefits to a woman's health also increase with the number of months or years she breastfeeds (including all of her children together).

The American Academy of Pediatrics advises introducing children to foods other than breast milk or infant formula when they are about 6 months old.