I am curious about *her* scientific references.
Unicef/WHO recommends that milk (human or substitute) remains the main 
source of food for the first year, with complementary foods after the 
first half year.
What would be the rationale for substituting mother's own milk with 
another "substitute" (by definition) milk?

Or are you talking about exclusive BF?

I leave to other wiser than me to suggest references for breastfeeding 
beyond 3-6 months.

Micaela
LLL Italy

Il 22/01/2011 20.17, Linda Shaker Berbari ha scritto:
> Dear all,
>
> This is probably very basic for all, but I am on a mission to convince an
> ³intellectual² mom - who insists that she scientific references do not
> advise breastfeeding beyond 3 to 6 months -  to continue breastfeeding
> beyond this time. She is willing as she says, once she reads the research to
> continue.
> I know there are loads of articles out there and I have some myself, but I
> thought I would ask (since I am not a lactation consultant and not always up
> to date with the literature) if you have recommendations for a couple of new
> comprehensive review articles about the benefits of breastfeeding beyond 3
> or 6 months.
>
> Thank you in advance!
>
> Regards,
>
> Linda (just: breastfeeding enthusiast and advocate)

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