In einer eMail vom 15-6-02 20:49:03 West-Europa (zomertijd) schreibt
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> What worries me  about some statements recommending  at least 1 year,
> and others saying at least 2 years, and specifically this difference
> between America and the WHO

Meg, I don't think WHO says at least 2 years. As I recall well it says ''well
into the second year or beyond''
People in my part of the world tend to thionk that that indeed is more thrue
for children i less-developped areas and they only see breasstfeeding as a
nutrition issue. Even doctors tend to say: ''Well if you really want there is
nothing against extended nursing, but he doesn't need it for nutrition
anymore, you know''. The piece of breastfeeding that makes it more than
nutrition alone is not widely recognised, Many also doubt the protective
properties of breastfeedig beyond a year.
What they do recognise is the need to feed babies follow-up milk after the
first half year of life and growth milks after the first birthday.

Warmly greeting,

Gonneke
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Gonneke van Veldhuizen  =+=  IBCLC, LLLL, MOM  =+=  primairy school teacher

EUROLAC
breastfeeding information centre and lactation consultant practice
http://www.users.skynet.be/eurolac




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