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How long is too long for breastfeeding?

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How long is too long for breastfeeding?

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Breastfeeding can help your baby avoid everything from SIDS and eczema to obesity and diabetes. But how long should you breastfeed? Pediatrician Tanya Remer Altmann, MD, shares breastfeeding guidelines.

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