[homeschool mama]

I would agree that breastfeeding is best, MG. There are cases where a woman, for medical reasons, cannot breastfeed. And other cases where the desire to breastfeed isn't there.

I was in the medical category, taking heavy meds for seizures and related difficulties. Our daughter was born early and her stomach lining wasn't fully developed so regular formula was a no-no. Thankfully we were able to find a wonderful formula called Nutramigen...$$$ but closest to breast milk they say. Our next step was perscription formula if the Nutramigen didn't work.

I'm so very thankful that at 12 she's healthy. :o)

Probably more information that you wanted but there it is! Have a great day, MG.

[mewzilla]

Can she still be lactating after all this time? And if she's not, maybe a new term should be used here. And then there can be a discussion of whether or not there are other benefits of putting a child that old to the breast.