Comments on: Health Benefits for Mothers Who Breastfeed

By: Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 19:04:04 +0000

I’m not a mom who breastfeeds for a ‘long’ time..I’m usually done when my child is about 7 months. (I have four) I found many of your points interesting, but thought the one about ppd uninformed! I personally have had some major issues with ppd, even while exclusively breastfeeding. Also, I’ve had a couple friends with the same problems.

By: Emm

Emm — Sat, 12 Jun 2010 05:45:08 +0000

Breast feeding doesn’t have any ‘built in immunity.’ Your child is born with whatever level you gave him, in the womb. We can lower our immunities through poor diet, not enough rest and other factors as we get older, ie. drug use.
The concept today that we can boost our immunity higher than what it naturally is, when we are at our best/peak performance is a misconception.
Yes, yogurt is good for the bacteria in our intestines, where a lot of our immunity is based. If we deplete it through some means of neglect, then yes, we do need to replenish it.

By: Dagmar

Dagmar — Sun, 10 May 2009 18:44:14 +0000

So nice to hear from you, Crystal. I didn’t intend to nurse this long either; actually, I never thought about when I wanted to stop. Now that I so enjoy it and learned about all the health benefits to me and my son, I will bf as long as we both want, no matter what anyone says, even my husband. I know I’ll miss it when this time is over, and I’ll worry more about my son getting sick. I love the built-in immunity he gets! Nature is amazing!

By: Crystal

Crystal — Sun, 10 May 2009 07:05:19 +0000

I am nursing my almost 21 month old. I am sooo glad I didn’t wean at the year mark like everyone wanted. I am a closet nurser and avoid the topic because it is easier for me. I hope I can be like you someday and stand up to the people that have issues with it. Most people don’t even ask, they just assume you wean at 6 months or a year. I will continue to nurse for I don’t know how long, but I don’t have the time frame in my head like I did when he was an infant. Thanks.

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By: Dagmar

Dagmar — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 05:23:32 +0000

Judy, it is so great to hear your story! Wow, almost four, I commend you :) I feel the same way, I want Landon to wean when he is ready. I don’t care what other people say, but I feel for all the moms who stop because of negative comments. Your child’s health and your own is so much more important than those few negative people!

By: Judy @ MommyNewsBlog

Judy @ MommyNewsBlog — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 04:04:50 +0000

Thanks for sharing your story and all of the great information!! I am still breastfeeding my 3.8 year old son (we are down to 1-2X per week now). I had many battles with my family over my choices, but most of them ended years ago when they realized that they weren’t going to change my mind. I was also very lucky to have 2 or 3 close friends who were nursing toddlers when I had my son – so I had great roll models!!

You can read about my breastfeeding journey here: http://mommynewsblog.com/gentle-weaning-one-moms-journey-through-breastfeeding/

By: Dagmar

Dagmar — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 02:14:28 +0000

Do you have the same experience with him when you give him frozen BM? He might be full with other food and doesn’t want it because of that. At least he still gets your milk when you are home. If the sitter has a problem with giving BM, I would think of switching sitters, if possible. Keep it up, you are doing such a great thing for your boy :)

By: Cheeyee

Cheeyee — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 02:06:40 +0000

I’m still breastfeeding my son who is 10 months old now. I wish to breastfeed him until he self-weans. However, just yesterday I was told that he started to reject frozen BM (I’m a working mom). I have no problem breastfeeding him back at home after work. I dislike the babysitter who is so negative and does not encourage breastfeeding.

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 16:31:39 +0000

I think breastfeeding is wonderful; for both the bonding and the amazing health benefits. I breastfeed my two little ones up to a year and at times wish I went a bit longer. Enjoy this time and health benefits!

jennifer@mybabybasket.ca

By: Dagmar

Dagmar — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 03:25:35 +0000

I am lucky that Landon is still interested. He doesn’t show any sign of winding down.

By: Cascia @ Healthy Moms

Cascia @ Healthy Moms — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 01:31:13 +0000

Good for you to continue breastfeeding like that. I nursed my son until he was 12 1/2 mos and that was long enough for me and him. He was ready to be weened. But I am a fan of Dr. Sears and know how important what I call, “Mommy milk” is for your children.

By: Miss P

Miss P — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 18:53:53 +0000

You go girl!!! I unfortunately only made it for 1 year … I wanted to go longer but neither of my kiddies wanted to continue. They would both nurse for about 5 seconds before wiggling off to do other stuff. I loved the convenience though .. no washing bottles, prepping bottles, mixing formula, and best of all, I keep my boobs with me at all times so there was no delay in eating!!!! Keep going for as long as you like and be proud :o)