Hi everyone,

I've just joined here (logic tells me I don't have time but will have to use
the delete button a lot more efficiently). I'm a volunteer breastfeeding
counsellor with the Australian Breastfeeding Association and have also begun
along the exciting road to the IBCLC exam. Many people have recommended
Lactnet to me over many years.

I am also an experienced longer term breastfeeder!! 3 12/ years with #1 and
5 years with #2. A discussion of longer term breastfeeding needs to be
considered from other angles of outcomes not just for the child and not just
for health - eg for mother, the community, economy, etc.

On the topic of breastfeeding beyond 1, 2, 3 years you may like to look at
Kate Mortensen's 2002 HOT TOPIC article now available FREE on the ABA
website http://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/bfinfo/sustained.html It has
references of research etc worth looking at if you are aiming to have
"evidence" for colleagues. Well done, every bit helps.

There is sure to be more recent research., books and presentations
available - perhaps others can suggest these.

regards,
Del
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Del Smith
Group Leader and Breastfeeding Counsellor
Australian Breastfeeding Association www.breastfeeding.asn.au
----- Original Message -----
From: "Marianna Holland" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Sunday, March 19, 2006 9:01 AM
Subject: Prolonged nursing


I have received so many great responses. Thank you to all. I should
clarify that by "prolonged" I meant 2 or 3 years, or even beyond. I would
like to find some kind of research that might quantify the advantages. I
am also a nursing mom, and would like to be able to show others research
to help build up evidence-based practice.
~Thank you again for all your help.

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