Extended Breastfeeding
By Colene
@cpefley (1926)
San Jose, California
October 28, 2015 11:10am CST
I know the subject is taboo for many people, because they may think there is something strange about nursing a child past the age of 1 or 2. Out of 5 kids, this is the first one that I have breastfed past the age of 15 months. My daughter is now 3 and she definitely doesn't want to give it up, but it really doesn't bother me often.
Small children benefit from their mother's breast milk because their immune systems are not fully developed, so breastfeeding adds a layer of protection. Here is some more information about the subject:
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