When to Stop Breastfeeding -
The Pros and Cons of Weaning

To wean from breastfeeding or not to wean? If you are torn by this question and you aren’t sure if and when to stop breastfeeding, here’s a list of the pros and cons of continuing to breastfeed.

Let’s start with the pros:

• Breast milk has a perfect balance of nutrients (with disease fighting antibodies, hormones and enzymes that promote growth and development that offers protection against some diseases and allergies) and is easy to digest. Simply put, it’s the perfect food for baby.

• Should you decide to bottle-feed, formula is nowhere near as good as breast milk, and oftentimes, nutritional value depends on proper preparation.

• The infant’s appetite is self-regulating. If baby stops breastfeeding, you know he’s already full… You don’t have to worry that he’ll be bloated or obese since breast milk is easily digested and perfectly formulated.

• Babies who were breastfed for at least 6 months are protected from certain diseases and infections in the early stages of life compared to formula-fed kids.

• A mother doesn’t have to buy plastic/glass bottles or nipples. No bottles and teats to wash and sterilize.

• No need to worry about the temperature of breast milk – it’s always perfect.

• The milk is readily available as long as the mother is too. No need to mix and prepare; no bottle to cool or warm.

• Economical. Breast milk is free. So the money you should use for milk can be used for other things like diapers.

• Formula milk is expensive.

• The best part about breastfeeding: It cements a unique bond that only a mother and a child can have.

And here are the cons:

• While breast milk is free, moms may still need to spend on things like nursing pads or nursing bras, breast pumps and such to support breastfeeding.

• Breastfeeding doesn’t give everyone in the family the opportunity to feed the baby.

• If you’re taking medications, then you cannot breastfeed as you might inadvertently transfer the drug (and its effect) to your baby.

• Breastfeeding is very demanding on the mom’s schedule. She needs to be with baby all the time. This is taxing if mom has to keep a job or has other children to look after.

• Moms who are not comfortable breastfeeding in public are unable to go out of the house.

• Breastfeeding can be painful for the mom. There are many hurdles to overcome – improper latching, teething, round the clock feedings, etc.

Breastfeeding is a wonderful experience for as long as mom is able to breastfeed wholeheartedly. If you do decide to stop breastfeeding, you shouldn’t be judged as being a bad mom for doing so. The decision is a personal one between you and your baby. After all, there is more to being a mom than just providing for your baby’s food. When you do decide to stop breastfeeding, be sure to consult your doctor as to the proper formula and diet your baby needs.

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Further Reading:

How to Stop Lactation for Moms Who Express Breastmilk
Weaning From Breastfeeding - Tips on Feeding Solids
Tips on Weaning Breastfeeding Toddler

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