Mar 12th, 2010, 06:09 AM
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| Mum (Mom) BnB Addict  Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 5,028 | When is it classed as extended BF I was curious as to when BFing was classed as extended? Thanks  |
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Mar 12th, 2010, 06:13 AM
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| Mum (Mom) BnB Addict  Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Herts Posts: 4,385 | I'm not sure there is a strict definition - although I'm sure somebody will let me know if I'm wrong  I always thought most people considered over 12months to be extended but since George turned 6 months I have been refered to as an extended BF'er locallly - I certainly don't consider myself to be one though! I think I would still consider over about 12-15months to be extended BF'g although as the WHO recommmends breastmilk unti 2years there is also an arguement that BF'g only becomes extended over and above 2 years./ |
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Mar 12th, 2010, 06:13 AM
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Mar 12th, 2010, 06:15 AM
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| Mum (Mom) BnB Elite  Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 12,646 | I always had it in my head that it was beyond one year although like joeyjo, alot of people seem to consider me to be an extended feeder now  |
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Mar 12th, 2010, 06:18 AM
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Mar 12th, 2010, 09:58 AM
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| Mum (Mom) Inactive Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 5,903 | Depends what you believe, tbh. If you believe in self weaning then there's no such thing  |
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Mar 12th, 2010, 10:11 AM
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Mar 12th, 2010, 11:59 AM
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Mar 12th, 2010, 12:01 PM
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| Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Herts Posts: 4,385 |  so know that feeling!! |
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Mar 12th, 2010, 12:03 PM
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| Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 1,455 | Quote:
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