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'I breastfed my daughter until she was six - people say it's gross but it's good for her'

A single mum has been branded 'disgusting' for admitting she breastfed her daughter until she was six - but she claims it has brought her 'masses of health benefits'

One brave mum has openly shared that she breastfed her daughter until she was six years old, believing it has set her up for a healthy life. The single mum took to Mumsnet to share the benefits it brought to her child, encouraging other parents to keep an open mind about it. Just like broccoli doesn't suddenly lose its nutritional value when you hit 25 breast milk continues to be beneficial to older children."

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