By Paula Kue, MD Provided by: Johns Hopkins University

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Breastfeeding: Your Survival Kit Posted Tue, Feb 05, 2008, 3:54 pm PST

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  • 1. Posted by chinonso n on Wed, Feb 06, 2008, 5:52 am PST

    how long can one breast her baby,what will the effect after one has stopped.? 'Cos we expecting our first baby. thanks nonso n.

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  • 2. Posted by Bronwyn Schweigerdt on Wed, Feb 06, 2008, 4:56 pm PST

    It's true, breastfeeding has it's challenges - but at least 10x more benefits. Your baby's IQ, dental health, weight gain, immune system for starters. Also, losing your baby weight quickly is worth all the hassle! I breastfed my daughter for one year, and I'm SO glad I did.

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  • 3. Posted by on Sun, Jul 06, 2008, 5:49 pm PDT

    I have been breastfeeding for 19 months, it just depends on you and your baby.

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