Today, I received a message from someone expecting a baby in a couple of weeks. She told me she didn’t plan to breastfeed, but wanted to know how she could nurse her baby for the first day and then stop safely. She also mentioned she felt this might go against my recommendations. Let me be clear: I support all families and all choices. My recommendation is always the same—to make an informed decision  after receiving the most accurate, up-to-date information available. I’m no

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