The decision to wean can be personal, complex & emotional. No matter where you are in your breastfeeding journey – whether your baby has just turned one year, one month, or one week – this judgment-free class will help you decide when to wean and walk you step-by-step through the weaning process.

Dana Czuczka, MPH, IBCLC  has earned the highest credentials one can pursue in lactation consulting and works at a top-ranked hospital where she has helped thousands of families feed their babies. She earned her BA from the University of Pennsylvania and a master’s from Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health.  She is a lifelong family health advocate and a parent of two.

Dana Czuczka, MPH, IBCLC

In this section, learn the different ways the weaning process can go and understand when a breast refusal might be a temporary situation to work through, or your child letting you know they are ready to stop breastfeeding. Plus, learn common reasons parents wean at any age.

An Introduction to Weaning

There is no right or wrong time to wean, just the time that works best for you and your family. In this section, you’ll learn about what to consider when deciding when to wean, step-by-step how to actually stop breastfeeding or pumping, and how to find relief from discomforts including engorgement.

The Weaning Process

In this section, you’ll learn about how to feed your baby both during and after the weaning process, depending on their age. This includes how to replace feeds for babies under one whose primary source of nutrition is breast milk or formula, and how to feed older babies and toddlers, who may be getting their nutrition from solids, but need some help navigating this change in routine.

How to Approach Feeds During & After Weaning