Emma Shardlow Hudson, a 29-year-old mother, practices extended breastfeeding with her two children — 5-year-old Alex and 2-year-old Ollie. She says that Alex nurses once in the morning and once in the evening, typically before and after school. Emma believes that breastfeeding has helped support her children’s immune systems and may be one of the reasons they rarely get sick.
While extended breastfeeding can be viewed differently across cultures and individuals, Emma considers it a natural, nurturing choice that benefits her children’s well-being. She describes it as an act of care and believes the antibodies in breast milk contribute positively to their health.
