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According to the Department of Health: 'Exclusive breastfeeding is recommended for the first six months of a baby's life. Beyond this stage, breastfeeding should continue for as long as the mother and baby wish.'.
They breastfeed for the first seven months, and then continue to pump so the baby has the breastmilk. This worked out particularly well for me because my son looked 3 at 1 years old. After one year old your child can eat & chew for themselves there really isn't a reason to continue breastfeeding.