Show Notes
New mothers go into breastfeeding with the best intentions. Unfortunately, many run into issues that make breastfeeding feel difficult or even impossible. By six months, fewer than one in three babies is still exclusively breastfed. Researchers across many countries have examined why mothers supplement with formula or wean before their baby's first birthday, and the same themes come up again and again. This episode walks through the top five reasons moms stop breastfeeding early and, more importantly, what you can do to avoid these issues so you can reach your own breastfeeding goals. Full article and resources for this episode: https://pregnancypodcast.com/stopbreastfeeding/
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