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Reply I feel stuck sometimes when I imagine or deal with a client/patient interaction where breastfeeding is not initiated or wanted and where I am supposed to go next. I understand it is my role to provide education and give all information to parents, but sometimes it feels forced and like I am doing a sales pitch versus providing lactation or nutrition education. I 1,000% value their opinion and choice, I just can't shake feeling awkward. Help!! What does research say about how long the postpartum period is? I know in one of the lectures it mentions 18 months, but are there any studies or articles that verify or state longer?