Breastfeeding

Question

I’m thinking to stop breastfeeding at 6m mark - as in pumping…it takes a toll on me, and i find it inconvenient if i were to go out for a full day as theres just too much to bring and if i dont pump, my breast hurts…i also dont watch my diet, my MIL asks me to stop eating spicy food and eat more fibre to that baby poo everyday, but as much as im eating my veg, my baby dont poo everyday. And i love my bbt that i have it everyday (w25% and no topping) im afraid my breastmilk might give bby diabetes? not sure if thats works actually…if i were to stop giving my LO BM at 6 months, am i selfish?

Anita S · Answer

6 months is a good period.  its ok to stop.  fed is best

Anonymous · Answer

While baby is important, your own wellbeing, mental health and sanity is equally as important. Don’t give yourself too much pressure on having to bf and you’re doing a good job to even try already. Moreover, most babies starts solids at 6m and will get their nutrition from solids/formula as well. Baby’s poo issue can consider giving probiotics (I gave Lactogg/biogaia). I cannot advise you on the diabetes part as I’m not sure how that works too but I didn’t really control my own diet during bf and my baby is fine (she’s 3yo now), but of course, everything in moderation. I ate too much spicy food and had many episodes of mastitis 🥲. As you’re still bf, it’s still better to limit the intake of spicy/oily/sweet stuffs as it can contribute to block milk ducts easily and may lead to mastitis, but normal intake is fine, maybe not everyday (especially spicy food).