Reminder Re Extreme Breastfeeding on 20/20
January 2, 2009 by Angela White, J.D., breastfeeding counselor
Filed under breastfeeding
The 20/20 feature on “Extreme Breastfeeding” is scheduled to air tonight, Friday, January 2, 2009 (unless it gets bumped again by breaking news). Note that the program will also discuss home birth, including unassisted childbirth.
ABC’s 20/20 Features “Extreme Breastfeeding: When to Stop?”
December 11, 2008 by Angela White, J.D., breastfeeding counselor
Filed under breastfeeding, breastfeeding videos, extended breastfeeding, toddler nursing
This Friday, December 12, 2008, ABC’s 20/20 will run a piece on “Extreme Breastfeeding: When to Stop?” You can see a preview video of the interview that features lactation consultant Robyn, who breastfeeds her 5-year-old kindergartner. Robyn is very well-spoken and I want to commend her for doing the interview and presenting a positive image of extended breastfeeding!
The segment also includes renowned anthropologist Katherine Dettwyler, Ph.D. Kathy has written several fascinating commentaries on extended breastfeeding, including “A Natural Age of Weaning.”
Watch the preview video, watch the full program tomorrow, and please come back and leave a comment to share …read more
