I asked my 5yo DD tonight.  She said that babies NEED nums (breastfeeding)  That nums taste good, are sweet and healthy (we spend a lot of time discussing what healthy foods are as she has a terribly sweet tooth).  That nums make you feel good and help you go to sleep.

Cordelia


> 
> Does anyone have a recent article that details the benefits of bf after 1
> yr?  One of the pedi docs I work with just told a mom there were no
> benefits after 6mo, and since her child just turned a year, she should
> 'make things easier for herself, and stop bf.'  She stopped that day!
> Called me due to engorgement, and when I asked if she wanted to continue a
> few times a day, we got into the discussion about the value of brmilk in
> the second year.  She trusts my statements, but we want to help the doc
> understand as well.  Thanks for the wisdom of the Lactnuts!  michelle
> 
> -- 
> Michelle Scott, MA, RD/LD, IBCLC
> Pediatric Dietitian/Lactation Consultant
> [log in to unmask]
> 603 801-9140


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