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- "Breastfeeding Beyond Infancy"
- Summary: An hour-long radio documentary, featuring the voices of fourteen women who have breastfed their children between one and four years. Some of the major topics covered include dealing with judgment and criticism, public nursing, benefits and challenges, changes in perception, weaning, nursing while working, and support. Also featured is commentary from Dr. Nigel Rollins, of the World Health Organization, Dr. Jay Gordon, a Fellow of the American Association of Pediatrics, and Dr. Katherine Dettwyler, Associate Professor, Department of Anthropology, University of Delaware.
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Personal and practical
Chris K
Posted on May 14, 2012 at 08:16 PM
These personal stories from fourteen moms put a face on the sometimes controversial topic of extended breastfeeding. Stories are juxtaposed with statements from experts with various backgrounds, but the really compelling parts are the intimate stories from each mom, as real as a conversation with a good friend.