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Knowing the cost involved and the many health and bonding benefits, most new moms plan to nurse for a few months, to up to 1 year.My daughter was breastfed until she was 12 1/2 months. While my son stopped at 11 months. My daughter would have even stayed longer, but I felt it was time to stop. My son was just no longer interested.We have one friend who has been breastfeeding for 5 years! Yes, her son is five years old, walks up to her, lifts her shirt (no matter where) and start feeding himself. I am sorry, but I think that's just wrong. The fact that she allows him to do it anywhere is another topic, but at the age of 5, I think he shouldn't breastfeed any longer.There are many studies that recommend to breastfeed at least 6 to 12 months. But I haven't found a single study that recommend breastfeeding for five years!What's your opinion? For how long did you or are you planning to breastfeed?
Knowing the cost involved and the many health and bonding benefits, most new moms plan to nurse for a few months, to up to 1 year.
My daughter was breastfed until she was 12 1/2 months. While my son stopped at 11 months. My daughter would have even stayed longer, but I felt it was time to stop. My son was just no longer interested.
We have one friend who has been breastfeeding for 5 years! Yes, her son is five years old, walks up to her, lifts her shirt (no matter where) and start feeding himself. I am sorry, but I think that's just wrong. The fact that she allows him to do it anywhere is another topic, but at the age of 5, I think he shouldn't breastfeed any longer.
There are many studies that recommend to breastfeed at least 6 to 12 months. But I haven't found a single study that recommend breastfeeding for five years!
What's your opinion? For how long did you or are you planning to breastfeed?
