Breastfeeding Toddlers Is More Normal Than You Think. Why are more and more moms breastfeeding toddlers?
Believe it or not, breastfeeding a toddler is actually more "normal" than you might think. Unfortunately, this has become something that Western society thinks is abnormal. But why? It really makes no sense why some people think that the same milk that at one point provided all of your baby’s needs, no longer has a value as a child grows into a toddler. Whether they like it or not, breast milk contains valuable vitamins, calcium and antibodies for as long as it is produced and is actually more "normal" than you might think!
The World Health Organization (WHO) would also agree with a mother’s decision to continue to breastfeed a toddler. Even though many moms don’t talk about it, breastfeeding toddlers is not a new idea at all. While I will agree that it is not for every mom, there should also be no rush to wean based on someone else’s pre-determined schedule. Do what feels right to you. Other topics that may interest you: Breastfeeding State Laws. Updated August 2011 Health professionals and public health officials promote breastfeeding to improve infant health.
Both mothers and children benefit from breast milk. Breast milk contains antibodies that protect infants from bacteria and viruses. Breastfed children have fewer ear, respiratory and urinary tract infections and have diarrhea less often. Infants who are exclusively breastfed tend to need fewer health care visits, prescriptions and hospitalizations resulting in a lower total medical care cost compared to never-breastfed infants. Federal Health Reform and Nursing Mothers President Obama signed the Affordable Care Act (ACA) on March 30, 2010. For more information: In addition, the ACA requires new private health insurance plans, including those available in the new health insurance marketplaces, to provide coverage for specified women’s preventive health services with no cost sharing (e.g., copayment, coinsurance, or deductible).
State Breastfeeding Laws. 201204_borntoosoon-report. He Can't Be Hungry. He Just Ate! He Can't Be Hungry.
He Just Ate! " How many times did you eat or drink something today? Coffee break? Water fountain? Gum? Why do you eat or drink? Are you trying to gain weight? When it comes to food, babies are people, too. Pacifiers are sugarless gum for babies - an imitation of what a baby really needs. Breastfeeding Gateway. Breasts - sexual or for breastfeeding babies? Outcomes_of_breastfeeding_Aug_2012_TOC. iBreastfeeding.com. Best for Babes. Breastfeeding Online. Homepage - The Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine (ABM) Breastfeeding Law: Know Your Legal Rights. KellyMom : evidence-based breastfeeding and parenting. Ask Lenore ~ Breastfeeding ~ Induced Lactation ~ The Newman-Goldfarb protocols.
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