Are You Too Old to Breast-feed?

Are you currently breast-feeding your son or daughter? How old is he or she? Do you wonder what age is appropriate to wean your child? Do you think your family and/or friends feel uncomfortable around you or discussing the topic of breast-feeding?

What is your position on when to wean your child? We want to hear your thoughts.

Please only write-in if you are willing to appear on television.

“Are you too old to breastfeed?” Why no, I don’t think I’m too old to breastfeed — I’m only 37! Just teasing, Oprah. I know what you mean. I am a little nervous though. It seems the topic of extended breastfeeding was not handled well by Tyra Banks on her show. I am trusting you to do your homework before airing a show on the topic of extended breastfeeding. Here are some resources for you:

~ How Long Should I Nurse My Baby? and A Natural Age of Weaning by Katherine Dettwyler, Ph.D.
~ Extended Breastfeeding (Beyond One Year), links compiled by La Leche League International
~ Nursing after the First Year, a collection of articles at Kellymom.com
~ my own thoughts on extended breastfeeding and weaning

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Oprah applauded Diamond for breastfeeding the sextuplets. The interview wasn’t entirely positive but it was amazing to hear Diamond say that she breastfed the six babies until they were six months old. She said that when she was pumping exclusively she pumped between 50-60 bottles per day! That accomplishment is even more amazing when you consider the fact that the babies were born at 26.5 weeks gestation and weighed between 12 ounces and 1.4 pounds. They were so tiny they could fit in the palm of their father’s hand, and his wedding ring could be pushed up over each of the babies’ thighs! Luckily the babies were born perfectly healthy and they are now thriving four-year-olds!  

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