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Extended Nursing
Questions:
- I am pregnant with my second child and would like to keep nursing my 20-month-old. Is this possible?
- What are the benefits of continuing to nurse my 15-month-old?
- Will nursing my toddler cause tooth decay?
- What is the nutrient content of my breast milk for a 21-month-old, and how insufficient is it?
- I think my milk has dried up. If it has, should I continue to nurse my 4-year-old or should I make an effort to stop?
- Is it possible for a mom to have side effects from nursing a 2-year-old extensively?
- What are the benefits or lack of benefits for a child continuing to nurse at 2 1/2 to 3 years old?
- My child is now 3. Is it still beneficial to breastfeed?
- Is it still healthy for a child to breastfeed for extended periods?
- How long would humans nurse without societies negative influence?


