Subj : Re: This Train Just Went Splat! To : alt.tv.er From : cein Date : Tue Sep 27 2005 00:38:37 From Newsgroup: alt.tv.er >> > The World Health Organization recommends it "to 2 years and >> > beyond." There are no health problems connected with extended >> > breastfeeding for mother and baby (assuming that mom is eating a >> > relatively balanced diet, and baby is getting addition foods after 6-12 >> > months.) And for mom there are clear health benefits. (Reduced risk of >> > breast cancer being among the most important.) >> > >> >> Oh I'm sure there are no physical health problems with it. Well, I >> would think that once the child gets his permanent teeth that nipple >> might start getting pretty raw, but I'm not a doctor. > > > The teeth don't come into contact with the breast. > tell that to my sister whose middle child was born with two teeth! She had to give up curries until after he was weaned because he apparently didn't like the way it made her milk taste. ceindreadh .