Breast feeding has been regarded so far to be the best method of nourishment of the infant. Not only does the breast milk contain appropriate proportions of proteins, carbohydrates, amino acids and minerals, but also many enzymes, hormones and growth factors. Therefore this unique composition of ingredients is not only the source of building material for developing organism – it plays an important role in stimulation of our immunological defense and functioning and maturation of different organs as well. One of the most common questions connected with this topic is how long the mother should breastfeed her child. Unfortunately, there is still no clear answer. World Health Organization claims that from the 6th month breastfeeding should be complemented with additional food and be continued up to two years of age or beyond (1), whereas American Academy of Pediatrics recommends to breastfeed the child for a year and for as long as is mutually desired by the mother and baby (2). By now some benefits of breastfeeding have been confirmed, such as a lower rate of infections among breast-fed children. There have been also suggestions that children nourished with human milk reach better behavioral development. Read full text »