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Pregnancy & Childbirth

How to wean from breastfeeding when you — and baby — are ready

Advice from a certified nurse-midwife: ‘Give yourself grace and do what’s best for you.’

Sarah Bonnema
Contributing Writer
Published Dec. 18, 2025
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