Interestingly, this is happening *in spite* of breastfeeding - not because of it. You have breastfed long and well, but this is an illness, not caused or exacerbated by breastfeeding. You will get better whether or not you are breastfeeding. Breastfeeding is actually designed to be *easy* on your system. It does not suppress your immune system. And many mothers find that it is an easy way to comfort a high needs toddler. The pressure mums get from relatives to wean is dreadful and often insurmountable, but those rellies often *disappear * when you are up trying to comfort a baby *without* breastfeeding. So think carefully before you wean altogether