How to wean from breast: it is important to know

After 1.5-2.5 years, lactation involution occurs, i.e. decreases the production of milk and changes its composition. In rare cases, it occurs after 3-4 years.To wean the baby from the breast, feed it fromsmall bottles. Photo: Getty Doctors recommend weaning the baby from breastfeeding until the onset of involution, i.e. after about 1 year. Recognize it simply - it has the characteristic features:

• a woman experiences physical fatigue and drowsiness;
• the baby begins to actively suck the breast;
• The chest becomes soft, almost does not fill up and decreases in volume.

You can not breast-feed a baby if a womanfeels discomfort, but there is no "signal". Breastfeeding is also terminated when the involution has already come or is significantly longer than the term. However, everything depends on the condition and health of the mother with the baby. If a woman can not breastfeed for health reasons - doctors prescribe antibiotics that reduce the production of prolactin. It is he who is responsible for lactation. Independently to use medicines or to do or make a tug of a breast it is impossible.

How to wean from breast per year

The process of weaning from breastfeeding lasts from six months and more. The main thing in this business is to show persistence and ingenuity:

Gradually, cancel daytime breastfeeding. When the child starts asking for breast, switch his attention - offer to play, give your favorite toy.

Reduce the number of nighttime breastfeeding. If the baby woke up in the middle of the night, do not approach it yourself. Ask him to put his father, grandmother or grandfather.

More positive emotions. At first, the child will experience a little stress, so try to hug, kiss and spend time with him more often.

Do not disguise with the baby: the less he sees the woman's breasts, the less will she demand it. Also, try not to wear clothes with a deep neckline.

Tell the child that he is already big and does not need a mother's breast. In some cases, this "works".

In no case do not stop breastfeedingfeeding sharply without good reason. It is undesirable to wean from the chest when the child is sick or his teeth are chopped. Do not make a decision on your own - go to the doctor. After the examination, the doctor will advise how best to wean from the chest without harm to the baby. It is also useful to know:

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