Extended breastfeeding is normal: Humans are biologically designed for breastfeeding to continue 2–7 years if mother and child wish. Anthropologist Katherine Dettwyler’s research shows the natural weaning age in many traditional societies is between 2.5–7 years. 🤍 Health benefits continue: • The milk of mothers who breastfeed toddlers and older children still contains antibodies, immune cells, healthy fats, and energy. • WHO and UNICEF recommend breastfeeding at least until 2 years and then for

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