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13 / 06 / 2026

Commitment to the Legal Duration of Breastfeeding

Question

If the mother is ill or there is a reason that affects her milk production, why is the breastfeeding period set at two years?

Answer

I say, and with God's help: this period is not obligatory for women, but rather it is preferable, and God knows best.