How encouraging it is to see a post disdainfully critical of the media’s response to Salma Hayek’s continued breastfeeding.

Even more encouraging Salma’s extended nursing! What a wonderful role model she sets for new mothers to breastfeed their children.

Unfortunately, what is not encouraging is the general attitude towards extended nursing - with unfounded theories on over dependent children being bandied around.

As the mother of a breast fed 16month old, anecdotally I can assure any potential nursing mother that the last thing my son is over dependent on his mother - infact, he is a secure, confident and assertive young man

Congratulations Salma Hayek on giving your child the best nutrition available on earth And inadvertently becoming an inspirational role model for nursing mothers!