Can I add this dr to the list of Health Professionals I want to slap up the side of the face for undermining breastfeeding rates GRRRRR!!!

As others have said WHO says AT LEAST 2 yrs and then to continue as long as mum and bub want. The world average is 4.5yrs!!!!

I fed my first for 23mths and my second is nearly 3 and still going. He maybe feeds once every day or so.

You do what you feel is best for the both of you. You can't force a baby or toddler to BF so pooey to anyone who gives you grief!!!

And good on you for BF for over 12mths!!!

And what century was your doctor born in?  Sheesh, I would have thought doctors would be supporting mothers like yourself in this area.  You make the choice that is right for you and don't worry about what anyone says.  It is a special bonding time just for you and your baby and if you are comfortable with it, what does it matter what anyone else thinks.  Obviously, if she were 15 years old, I would be a little concerned, but she isn't even 2 yet!

My little one is 16 mth old and i am still breast feeding her.  Do whatever is comfortable for you and your baby.

Good luck.

As KSeers says, the WHO recommends 2 years because of the health benefits to mum & baby. I understand worldwide that the average is 4 years. But I have to admit Im in complete agreement with DA here!

I fed DD1 to 26 months (I decided 2 years and then life was too complicated with DH working away lots until 26 months) and Im aiming at 24ish months with DD2.

It never ceases to amaze me how many doctors can be so ill informed about breastfeeding!

Anyway, everyone has their own feeling for what is right for them and their children, and of course babies often decide to self wean before mum is ready!

As for me, I enjoy feeding a 1 year old partly because of the interaction, which you barely get from a baby. We have a laugh and a joke now, and she blows the odd raspberry on my tummy if she can get away with it! Also, it sets my mind at rest regarding her eating, as if she's not eaten much that day or been poorly, I know she wont starve or dehydrate if she's still having my milk. And as her big sister's eczema flared up the first time when I started giving her large amounts of dairy products, I know I can give her all the benefits of milk without that problem.

IMO, if you are both still enjoying b/f then carry on for the few more months you were planning on!

My ex mother-in-law fed her last son at the age of 6years I think it is up to the indevidual 

ciao

with my first i breastfed untill she was 14 months old and only the did i give up because she decided enough was enough not me *sob hehe

this time id feed as long as my child wanted again as long as it was under 3 years old, after that i think its weird but im not sure why as id rather my child had human milk than cows.

Up to age 1 year is totally undeniable, 2 years is perfectly acceptable, 3 years is okay, 4 years is when I start wondering what the deal is, 5 years is when I start asking questions.

my hubby was b/f till 18months. i hav hard of ppl fding at the age of 4. i personally think that is too much. up to 18 months is good i think. but it is ur choice.

I fed my youngest until about a week off 14monts - and it was really his choice to stop then. I would have fed my oldest longer but he refused the breast when I got pregnant with number 2. My doctor is a little similar in thinking to yours but he would never come out and say that! I would tell your doctor that it's your choice & you don't want him commenting about it. It's up to you and your bub when you stop breastfeeding, don't let anyone else influence you. I don't think there is anything wrong with breastfeeding for as long as you want - up until kinder age anyway.

My close friend still breastfeeds through the day to as well as the morning and evening and her daughter is 16mths old. Im sure its up to you, dont worry what the doctor says as long as your bub is putting on weight and you giving bub food too I cant see the problem. The only thing is when they are old enough to hit school it may be a little werid, Best of luck

My first son I battled from day one, until about 10 months.  ONLY because I had struggles.  The second son took to the breast like a duck to water and didn't get off it until he was over two, I know that he would still go to the breast in the May of last year and he had turned two in the Feb, so 2 and three months.  I don't care who you do it for, it is up to you.  Elijah didn't do it for nutricion, he did it for comfort, but I didn't care. 

I would let the doctor know straight that I didn't appreciate the comments, there is nothing wrong with what you are doing, as long as you are happy doing it. 

If you really want to know you aren't the only one, you should look at the nursing mothers association, some people feed there newborns and are still feeding their toddlers and older. 

Good for you.

Jodi

Don't you hate that!  My daughter turns 2 today and I am still feeding her - just once in the evening.  I would like to stop soon, but I also would miss it.  My son fed to 20 months and stopped when he was ready - but little miss loves it too much to stop!  In fact the World Health Organisation (and the Australian Breastfeeding Assoication) recommend breastfeeding to two years and beyond!  Stop when you have had enough - and don't worry whether it is too old!