Mom Breastfeeds 5-Year-Old Daughter Because She Thinks Her Milk Is Medicine
Emma Shardlow Hudson, a 29-year-old mother, breastfeeds both her 5-year-old daughter Alex and 2-year-old son Ollie. Emma nurses Alex before and after school daily, asserting that her breast milk has bolstered their immune systems. Alex breastfeeds once in the morning and once in the evening, benefiting from the antibodies in Emma’s milk. Despite societal norms, Emma views extended breastfeeding as a nurturing choice for her children’s health. She considers breastfeeding a selfless act and credits it for her kids’ infrequent illnesses.