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natural duration breastfeeding

Six myths about breastfeeding toddlers and preschoolers

Six myths about breastfeeding toddlers and preschoolers

theleakyboob7 min read

Will a child breastfed for 3 years ever learn to use a cup? Are they going to be confused and have mental health issues? These mothers that breastfeed their child for years, are they selfish and in denial about their child growing up? Looking at 6 points many don’t understand about natural duration breastfeeding.

Is breastfeeding past infancy messing up kids?

Is breastfeeding past infancy messing up kids?

theleakyboob8 min read

In a time when more and more teens are having more serious mental health concerns, it’s worth exploring all possible areas and asking if breastfeeding beyond infancy could be related. What about kids that remember breastfeeding, how are they not messed up? Should we be concerned that more women are breastfeeding beyond the 12 month mark and what possible problems could this cause our society?

Breastfeeding beyond Infancy in Developed Countries

theleakyboob5 min read

Is it “crazy” to breastfeed beyond the baby’s first year? Many people understand breastfeeding beyond the first year in settings where adequate nutrition can be a difficulty but those same people will question breastfeeding beyond infancy in developed countries. Star Rodriguez, IBCLC, explores why mothers would breastfeed their toddlers and preschoolers in the developed world today.

Weaning the Breastfed Baby

Weaning the Breastfed Baby

theleakyboob5 min read

Weaning from the breast is a major event for a breastfed child, whatever the age, reason, and method. For mommy too. What’s best for each breastfeeding mommy and baby pair is up to them. IBCLC Star Rodriguez shares information on weaning, how to wean, when to wean, and what to expect.