I always use the term long-term breastfeeding. It is an accurate description and long-term is used to describe other situations where a "long time" is not "too long" eg "long-term relationship"
Karleen Gribble
Australia
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> I know that one blogger, Hobo Mama, came up with the term 'long-term breastfeeding' in response to such a discussion, which she felt suited her well and which was positively received by her readers in the comments. I actually felt it sounded rather negative, but don't object to it if it's what others like - would be curious to know what others think! (The post is at http://www.hobomama.com/2010/03/long-term-breastfeeding.html, for those who are interested.)
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> And now, it's not even 7.30 a.m. and I've already used up my posting allotment for the day, so my apologies to anyone whom I can't answer until tomorrow at the earliest. Probably enough controversial discussion from me for one day anyway... ;-)
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> Best wishes,
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> Dr Sarah Vaughan
> MBChB MRCGP
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