I just finished watching the first half of the Rob Nelson show on extended
breastfeeding.  Two mothers were featured who are currently nursing 6 year
olds.  There was some footage taken at a playground of the one mother nursing
both her 6 and 2 year old at the same time (they kept replaying the footage).
 The host was quite gracious I thought and admitted that he was amazed that
women nursed that long.  He was not sensationalistic at all.  He did query a
few audience members who were offended and thought that 'one year is long
enough.'  That same woman suggested putting the milk in a bottle for the 6
year old and not having her take it directly from the breast.  The on stage
mothers were VERY well-spoken and defended themselves quite well, one even
quoting K.Dettwyler's findings on the natural age of weaning.  An atty and
breastfeeding advocate in the audience was spoken to and did a great job as
well.  (Her name was Alexis Neely). So, it was no Jerry Springer, thank
goodness.  Could have been so much worse!  Just wanted to share, Christine in
Ohio

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