It is so unfortunate that health care providers are still telling mothers
that breastmilk has no benefit after one year of age. Perhaps they have
forgotten that the brain of the child is still developing and breastmilk
provides the unique components necessary for optimal brain growth during
that time. This provider has no evidence for his/her statement and can be
asked to provide data to support it. I found a couple of studies that
confirm the problems mothers encounter when they continue to breastfeed
past one year.

Exploring and influencing the knowledge and attitudes of health
professionals towards *extended
**breastfeeding*.<http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21854294>

Cockerham-Colas L, Geer L, Benker K, Joseph MA. Breastfeed Med. 2012
Jun;7(3):143-50.

Cautionary tales about *extended* *breastfeeding* and
weaning.<http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21547805>

Stearns CA. Health Care Women Int. 2011 Jun;32(6):538-54.


Marsha Walker, RN, IBCLC

Weston, MA

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