My name is Jennifer Kuhl, and I am a junior nursing student of Cindy
Anderson's at the University of North Dakota.  I have been doing some
research on extended breastfeeding and have read what you have
previously written on lactnet.
From what I have researched, I have found that infants have reduced
incidence of infectious disease and chronic digestive disease when they
have been breastfed (Fisher, 2000).  I understand that there is no
reason to stop breastfeeding if both the mother and child enjoy it
because the benefits are continous (La Leche League, 2001).  I also
learned from La Leche League, that infants and toddlers can still both
be breastfed because toddlers are more flexible and usually only nurse
at night.
During my research, however, I never found any negative issues families
had to deal with while extending breastfeeding.  My question is are
there any family issues mothers have to deal, such as jealousy between
siblings due to the amount of breastfeeding time?  I wounder this
because I learned that toddlers whom breastfeed get more attached to
their mothers rather than objects like blankets or stuffed animals
(Bruce, 2000).

Thank you,
Jennifer Kuhl
Student Nurse
University of North Dakota

References:
Anonymous. (2001). FAQ on Weaning the Older Nursling. La Leche League
International.
Bruce, E. (2000). Not Just for Babies: 10 Good Reasons to Breastfeed
Your Toddler. Mothering, Nov-Dec. 1-5.
Fisher, J., Birch, L., Wright, H., & Picciano, M. (2000). Breastfeeding
through the first year predicts maternal control in feeding and
subsequent toddler energy intakes. Journal of the American Dietetic
Association, 100(6), p.641-646.

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