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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.'.
Most women set goals for breastfeeding of between three months and a year. Though in many parts of the world, itâs usual to breastfeed for two years or even longer. How long you keep breastfeeding for is your decision.It will depend on how you feel emotionally, as well as your personal circumstances.Whatever you decide, try to give your baby nothing but breastmilk until sheâs six months old (exclusive breastfeeding).ow long you keep breastfeeding for is your decision. It will depend on how you feel emotionally, as well as your personal circumstances. Whatever you decide, try to give your baby nothing but breastmilk until sheâs six months old (exclusive breastfeeding).