How long to breastfeed: advice of Dr. Komarovsky

What are the recommendations of the World Health Organization concerning the duration of breast-feeding? And what pediatricians? This knowledge shared Dr. Komorowski in his Instagram. Below is the text unchanged.

Without exception, respected pediatricians associations (both international and national) are unambiguous, categorical and unanimous: exclusive breastfeeding is strongly recommended for the first six months of life.
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What next, after six months? This is the second part of the question. Where unanimity is retained but less categorical and uniqueness: after six months it is recommended to continue breastfeeding along with complementary foods for 2 years or longer.

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At the same time, almost all documents with recommendations on the duration of breastfeeding clarify that "feed should be as long as mother and child wish" that "breast-feeding It should continue for as long as it is mutually desirable for both mother and child ", that" the duration of breastfeeding - it's a personal decision for each family. "
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As an important explanation of the recommendations on breastfeeding for two years or longer, the WHO drew attention to the fact that in conditions of poor hygiene and limited access to quality products and clean water, long-term breastfeeding substantially reduces the likelihood of deadly intestinal infections.
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More importantly, from the point of view of the author, correct accents - this is the fundamental cause of the discussions on the duration of breastfeeding.
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Someone draws attention to the phrase "up to two years or longer." Someone (especially the author) to "a personal decision" and "how many wish to mother and child."
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Breastfeeding should continue for as long as it is useful and comfortable for all family members.
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Once again I ask - note the quotation (this AAP - American Academy of Pediatrics) "Recommended exclusive breastfeeding for 6 months, then breastfeeding addition to top receiving solid food for at least one year. After that, breastfeeding can continue as long as the mother and baby wish. "
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How many wish mother and child! I emphasize again - and, instead, OR! Those. wish to have both!

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