Although the rate of U.S. babies still receiving breastmilk on their first birthday increased from 16 percent to 27 percent between 2000 and 2010, that’s still just over a quarter of all babies born. But it highlights growing interest in the idea of child-led weaning as a physiologically and biologically normal process. Join host Marie Biancuzzo and guest U.K.-based Michelle Atkin (of confidentbreastfeeding.co.uk) to discuss issues related to child-led weaning and breastfeeding into toddlerhood, the preschool years, and beyond. (Note that while comparable data are not available for the U.K., we do know that only about one-third of U.K. babies are still breastfed at six months of age.) What are the differences between breastfeeding a newborn, an older baby, and a child? What support do breastfeeding mothers need? Consider your breastfeeding journey in the context of your child’s growth and development as you tune in. Questions? Comments? E-mail radio@breastfeedingoutlook.com
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