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However, cessation of breastfeeding is an inevitable stage for many mother\u2010infant dyads and often represents the baby's first experience of separation from the mother.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Aim<\/jats:title>\n This study aimed to explore the experiences of mothers with infants aged 0\u201336\u2009months who had undergone the process of breastfeeding cessation.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Method<\/jats:title>\n \n A phenomenological qualitative research design was adopted. Participants were selected through purposive sampling from various regions of Turkey, and data collection continued until saturation (\n N<\/jats:italic>\n \u2009=\u200914 mothers; mean age 29.4\u2009years, all with infants aged 0\u201336\u2009months). Semistructured online interviews were conducted. Data were coded independently by two researchers and analyzed through content analysis.\n <\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Results<\/jats:title>\n Thematic analysis revealed five main themes: (1) reasons for breastfeeding, (2) factors influencing the decision to cease breastfeeding, (3) methods used for cessation, (4) facilitators and barriers during the process, and (5) emotional responses to cessation.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n Mothers' decisions to cease breastfeeding were primarily influenced by fatigue, sleep deprivation, and perceived decreases in milk supply. Key facilitating factors included maternal determination, a supportive environment, and reduced breastfeeding demand from the infant. 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