isn't there some sort of idea that breastfeeding helps you not get pregnant? So historically nursing for longer would be considered a good thing by these women.
Mind you, I've recently been talking to a woman who got pregnant (with twins) while still nursing her 18-month-old (she stopped soon afterwards because the twins put her in hospital overnight on several occasions).
Ailbhe my love: I finally stopped nursing Christopher when he was two and a half. Oliver is two next week and still going strong. Glare at them and say "why not?" as much as you like.
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Re: why is breastfeeding only for young babies?
Date: 2005-03-22 10:50 pm (UTC)isn't there some sort of idea that breastfeeding helps you not get pregnant? So historically nursing for longer would be considered a good thing by these women.
Mind you, I've recently been talking to a woman who got pregnant (with twins) while still nursing her 18-month-old (she stopped soon afterwards because the twins put her in hospital overnight on several occasions).
Ailbhe my love: I finally stopped nursing Christopher when he was two and a half. Oliver is two next week and still going strong. Glare at them and say "why not?" as much as you like.
ingenious paradox (Julie) from afp