When Is a Child Too Old to Breast-Feed?

Many people see breast-feeding as a natural and loving part of motherhood. So, while there may be disagreements about the proper places to nurse, there is little disagreement about its benefits to infants. Leighanne O'Connor, 42, a stay-at-home mother of three, has breast-fed all of her children. "I breast-feed my kids until they've finished," she said. But, not everyone would agree with how O'Connor nurses her children. She has nursed beyond the one-year mark. "For Phoebe, my oldest, that...Full Story