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Mar 2021
26m 36s

How to Wean your Child from Breastfeedin...

DR. MONA AMIN
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A person's breastfeeding journey can be filled with so many emotions. Choosing to wean your baby from breastfeeding can be filled with excitement, sadness, nerves, and/or guilt. Every woman is different in how she feels when this time of her and her child's life transitions and it's important to recognize these spectrum of feelings as normal and valid. ... Show More
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