UNICEF: World Breastfeeding Week August 1-7 2009

If the women in third world countries do not breastfeeding then what do they give their babies?

now, i'm all about breastfeeding and i think it is wonderful, but i knew this woman who nursed her son until he was 3 years old and she only stopped because he was starting preschool soon.. that just seems a little over the top to me but i'm not a mother so maybe thats just me..

i saw a show where some mothers were still breast feeding their kids at 6 yrs old

Am I the only one surprised the UNICEF Nutrition Specialist said
"Exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months, and continued breastfeeding up to 12 months"?

Women should be encouraged to breastfeed to two years, and on, if mutually desired.

actually she said continued bf after 12 months.

Exactly.

I love this I am nursing and have nursed all three of my children. They are all so sharp and smart.Breastfeeding awareness needs to be promoted more here in the states also!!