Time magazine's breastfeeding cover raises eyebrows

The story is about attachment parenting, a practice that supports extended breastfeeding, babywearing and co-sleeping. And the cover, in particular, has definitely gotten a lot of people's attention. In online comments and elsewhere, I've seen people call the practice of nursing a three-year-old everything from disgusting to immoral.

There are so many health benefits for mother and child. In fact, last year, when Surgeon General Regina M. Benjamin issued a "call to action to support breastfeeding," she noted a  study published in the journal Pediatrics that found the nation would save $13 billion per year in health care and other costs if 90 percent of U.S. babies were exclusively breastfed for six months.

With all that said, I also fully support an individual mother's decision to decide whether breastfeeding is right or even possible for her family. The way I see it: Moms have plenty on their plate and need support, regardless of their decisions on the matter.

But as the debate rages over the cover and whether nursing a three-year-old is disgusting or immoral, I figured I'd share what the experts say on the matter. Nursing to at least the first year, while certainly not the norm, is actually supported by both the American Academy of Pediatrics and the World Health Organization.

Here's what recommend:

What's your take?