Mother, 50, proud to still breastfeed her 4 y/o

[Misfit]

Mother, 50, says she is proud to still breastfeed her 4-year-old daughter | News.com.au

Byron Bay mum Maha al Musa told Woman's Day she is proud to still feed her pre-school-aged daughter Aminah in the morning, at night and a couple of times during the day.

“Society makes a big deal about it but I’ve never had any negativity,” the former model and actress told the magazine, which is on sale today.

“I’m discreet, but I’m not ashamed about it. It’s very important to say, woman to woman, ‘It’s OK to follow your instincts. Be proud of your womanliness and your ability to breastfeed your child.”'

 

[Radiant1]

Mother, 50, says she is proud to still breastfeed her 4-year-old daughter | News.com.au

Byron Bay mum Maha al Musa told Woman's Day she is proud to still feed her pre-school-aged daughter Aminah in the morning, at night and a couple of times during the day.

“Society makes a big deal about it but I’ve never had any negativity,” the former model and actress told the magazine, which is on sale today.

“I’m discreet, but I’m not ashamed about it. It’s very important to say, woman to woman, ‘It’s OK to follow your instincts. Be proud of your womanliness and your ability to breastfeed your child.”'

One's ability to breastfeed doesn't mean they should do so until a child is 4 or older. I have no real logical reason to oppose this, it just creeps me out for some reason.

 

[RoseRed]

Mother, 50, says she is proud to still breastfeed her 4-year-old daughter | News.com.au

Byron Bay mum Maha al Musa told Woman's Day she is proud to still feed her pre-school-aged daughter Aminah in the morning, at night and a couple of times during the day.

“Society makes a big deal about it but I’ve never had any negativity,” the former model and actress told the magazine, which is on sale today.

“I’m discreet, but I’m not ashamed about it. It’s very important to say, woman to woman, ‘It’s OK to follow your instincts. Be proud of your womanliness and your ability to breastfeed your child.”'

That magazine cover isn't exactly discreet.

 

[PJumper]

One's ability to breastfeed doesn't mean they should do so until a child is 4 or older. I have no real logical reason to oppose this, it just creeps me out for some reason.

Why? There's no law that prohibits breastfeeding after a child reaches a certain age. It's her body and child so she can do whatever she wants with it right? No harm done, unlike aborting a living Fetus because it's an inconvenience to the mother, which the liberals strongly support.

 

[PJumper]

That magazine cover isn't exactly discreet.

The nudist of the Castro District in San Francisco isn't discreet either!

 

[pelers]

One's ability to breastfeed doesn't mean they should do so until a child is 4 or older. I have no real logical reason to oppose this, it just creeps me out for some reason.

Out of curiosity, at what age does it become creepy/weird?

 

[Radiant1]

Why? There's no law that prohibits breastfeeding after a child reaches a certain age. It's her body and child so she can do whatever she wants with it right? No harm done, unlike aborting a living Fetus because it's an inconvenience to the mother, which the liberals strongly support.

I said I have no logical reason to oppose it, so why what? Why does it creep me out? I'm not sure, I'll have to think about it. There are adult men who like to breastfeed lactating women (ANR relationships). That creeps me out too. :shrug:

Out of curiosity, at what age does it become creepy/weird?

Imo, around age 2. When an infant becomes a toddler and has a complete diet of solid foods.

I know there are militant proponents of breastfeeding, and I'm not denying anyone's RIGHT to do so as long as they want, I just happen to think it's creepy. It's a subjective personal opinion.





I'll ask you both. When do you think someone should stop breastfeeding if ever? Could you tolerate a woman's 30 year old child still breastfeeding? Certainly you draw a line somewhere?

 

[PJumper]

I said I have no logical reason to oppose it, so why what? Why does it creep me out? I'm not sure, I'll have to think about it. There are adult men who like to breastfeed lactating women (ANR relationships). That creeps me out too. :shrug:



Imo, around age 2. When an infant becomes a toddler and has a complete diet of solid foods.

I know there are militant proponents of breastfeeding, and I'm not denying anyone's RIGHT to do so as long as they want, I just happen to think it's creepy. It's a subjective personal opinion.



I'll ask you both. When do you think someone should stop breastfeeding if ever? Could you tolerate a woman's 30 year old child still breastfeeding? Certainly you draw a line somewhere?

It all depends on locality and social status in life. In third world countries, most mothers breastfeed their children until they can eat solid foods. They just can't afford formula. Others extend their breastfeeding as a way of birth control. It is suggested that as long as the mothers are lactating and breastfeeding, the body acts to minimize or prevent them from getting pregnant. I must say that not all of them are stay-at-home moms, some carry their kids to fields while working or doing other jobs.

 

[pelers]

I'll ask you both. When do you think someone should stop breastfeeding if ever? Could you tolerate a woman's 30 year old child still breastfeeding? Certainly you draw a line somewhere?

Oh, I actually happen to agree with you. I'm just not entirely sure where my line is at, it keeps seeming to shift. When I was pregnant with my first it was 6 months. Once he was born (and BF didn't work out for me) I had friends who kept it up until a year, and that seemed fine. Now my son is approaching 2 and I still have a couple of friends who are BFing their 2 year olds and it doesn't seem as crazy as it did two years ago.

It seems like most of the kiddos weaned themselves somewhere between 1-2. I don't personally know anyone who has gone beyond that point (yet) so I don't really have a hard line set. I definitely think if they can run up to you and pull your shirt down while you are standing there, that is a bit too much. Of course, I say that and my toddler is 3' tall and I'm only 5'. He probably totally could reach for it if he wanted and I've said he's inside my comfort range. I think I'm just confused, ha.

 

[pelers]

It all depends on locality and social status in life. In third world countries, most mothers breastfeed their children until they can eat solid foods. They just can't afford formula. Others extend their breastfeeding as a way of birth control. It is suggested that as long as the mothers are lactating and breastfeeding, the body acts to minimize or prevent them from getting pregnant. I must say that not all of them are stay-at-home moms, some carry their kids to fields while working or doing other jobs.

Oh, yeah, I totally get this viewpoint on it. Lots of places don't have clean enough water to mix up formula so BFing is definitely safer!

I'm confining my musings to people in a similar situation to my own. Clean water is available, formula is available, no outstanding medical imperatives. I'm just thinking about situations where it is purely a personal choice.

 

[jetmonkey]

"I'm discrete" she said, right before she flopped her titty out to sell some magazines

 

[Sweet 16]

One's ability to breastfeed doesn't mean they should do so until a child is 4 or older. I have no real logical reason to oppose this, it just creeps me out for some reason.

I do. To each their own but, if a child is old enough to feed themselves, then they should be doing it. If you want to give them breast milk, by all means do so, but put it in a cup! Four years old and still on the teat is just....ewwwwww, IMO. The fact that she does this several times a day sounds like mommy has some weaning issues.

 

[Roman]

It was harder for me to quit Breast Feeding, than it was my baby. I stopped near 2 years of age..

 

[bcp]

Out of curiosity, at what age does it become creepy/weird?

There is a span of time where it is a bit odd to be sucking on tits,
but, once one hits a different age it become perfectly acceptable to start up again, providing the titty does not belong to any close relative,, like a mother.
Someone elses mother would be ok though, maybe the mothers could trade off kids for this or something.
I say, 2 and cut them off, then at 18, switch up and let them back on.

just trying to find a workable balance here people.
Dont judge me.

 

[czygvtwkr]

She looks good for 50, hell id take a suck on those....