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[quote=Anonymous]What are the benefits to breastfeeding after 6 months. I haven’t had issues breastfeeding but it’s not my favorite thing in the world to do. I’m almost at 6 months and have exclusively breastfed with some pumped milk in a bottle here and there when I’ve been out. I’m thinking about what’s next. Is there some great benefit to breastfeeding for a year? I know a lot of people here do it but I’m ambivalent about it. I’m going to have to go back to work soon but I’ll be in the office only one day a week so that’s when I’ll need to pump. I don’t hate breastfeeding or pumping I’m just kind of meh about it. I’m thinking about supplementing with formula a bit after my baby is 6 months but is this bad in some way? I figure they’ll be starting solids then anyway so adding in another thing won’t be the biggest deal but is there something I’m not thinking of (gut micro biome)? I’m willing to just straight breastfeed for a year if there’s a benefit to it. If it starts really messing with my mental health I’ll stop. Baby is gaining well and my pediatrician doesn’t seem concerned either way. Part of it is that I’m finding it very hard to lose weight while breastfeeding and I’ve heard it may be easier after weaning but I feel guilty making this choice just to benefit me.[/quote]

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