Lactnetters,

I have been contacted by a woman regarding something she heard.  I will
include her posts here.  I have her permission to post.  I am wondering what
your thoughts are on the matter of long term pumping for breast health.
This has been discussed a bit in the "drying up milk" thread.  So do any of
the Africa-based LC's know anything about the concept of "breastfeeding for
life"?  Here are her posts.

"I work with a woman from Africa who claims that African women breast feed
for
life, and never get breast cancer.  Any info on breast feeding via pump or
whatever after weaning for breast health?"

"I think the question would be - does lifelong lactation
cause any harm, and was it the natural state for primitive women.  Thank you
for posting this for me."

Thanks for any and all information that can be posted to the list.  :)


Wendi Jones
breastfeeding advocate
http://www.lactivist.com
breastfeeding resources and information

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