Susan Burger wrote about the term prolonged lactation. I have received a 
flyer from the Australian Breastfeeding Association (a fantastic wonderful 
organisation) for their "Breastfeeding Making a Difference" Seminar.
I was a little concerned to find listed Dr Alison Barrett's presentation -
Xtreme Breastfeeding - Feeding the older child. It makes it sound as if 
feeding an older child is something unusual and a little dangerous. 
If lactation health professionals and support groups put this 'label' on 
breastfeeding an older child - no wonder our mum's ask "how long should I 
feed for?" - which is probably one of the most common questions I get 
asked.
I have to say that I am  in no way 'having a go' at the Australian 
Breastfeeding Association. They present great workshops enabling us all to 
keep up our knowledge, and are an amazing support for me in my role as a 
hospital based Lactation Consultant.

Margaret Wendt CN IBCLC
Brisbane Australia

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