In a message dated 10/1/98 3:55:09 PM, you wrote:

<<Since most of the world begins solids during the second half of
the first year and continues to breastfeed for several more years, and
continues to have post-partum amenorrhea for many more months after solids
are begun, it is obviously not NECESSARILY the case that the introduction of
solids means the beginning of weaning from the breast. >>

I did not mean to insinuate that the child would be ceasing breastfeeding
anytime soon.   However, I do feel many women beginning solids will find
themselves cutting back on the number of breastfeedings.  Anything other than
exclusive (no other food or drink or pacifier) breastfeeding is considered a
"red flag" for possibility of returning ovulation, which can occur before the
first menstrual period. It is very important that they know their bodies
intimately if lactation amenorrhea is being used as a birth control method.
Personally, I still consider the introduction of other food sources the
beginning of weaning - even though weaning is taking us over 4 years at the
moment!

Since I was treated for infertility for quite awhile before 2 kids, I read a
lot about fertility - good books, The Fertility Awareness Handbook, Barbara
Kass-Annese, R.N., C.N.P. and Hal Danzer, M.D. and Breastfeeding and Natural
Child Spacing, Sheila Kippley.  Helpful for avoiding and achieving pregnancy.

I would like to read the research you sited by Quandt.  Where might I find it?

Thanks,
Lisa Updike, BA, ICCE, IBCLC
Roanoke, Virginia, in the middle of the Eastern USA, but on the mountain side!