Since there seems to be some interest in extended breastfeeding

I thought I would post this from Babycenter.com, which is a very mainstream website. Sometimes it's hard for those of us who breastfeed beyond a year because it is out of the mainstream and people don't understand how beneficial it is to a child. Hopefully, this will help shed some light on the subject.

Here's the intro:
Nursing beyond the first year (also known as extended breastfeeding) is normal, healthy, and common in many countries. However, some Western societies, with their emphasis on independence and self-sufficiency, take a dim view of the practice. So, depending on where you live, long-term breastfeeding may mean putting up with comments and disapproving stares from friends, family, and strangers.

There are significant emotional and physical benefits to long-term nursing, though, so don't let others pressure you to stop. We recommend that you weigh the pros and cons of extended breastfeeding and then do what feels right for you and your child.

To read the whole article click the link.

Extended Nursing

Re: Since there seems to be some interest in extended breastfeeding

Great idea

Re: Since there seems to be some interest in extended breastfeeding

Thanks for posting!

Re: Since there seems to be some interest in extended breastfeeding

Thanks for posting

Re: Since there seems to be some interest in extended breastfeeding

thanks for posting

Re: Since there seems to be some interest in extended breastfeeding

Thanks for posting