Well, in the strictest terms, LLL leaders shouldn't be discouraging OR encouraging EBF. Our job is to give information that empowers the mom to decide for herself.
For example, if a mom says "I'm thinking of weaning my 2 year old," a LLL Leader might say "There are many benefits to nursing a toddler (give examples here) but if a mom feels it is time to move on, there are many ways to wean gently (give examples here). Are you having any particular problems with your nursing that you'd like to discuss? (here we can discuss ways to solve typical toddler nursing problems) Do you need ideas about gentle weaning? (here we discuss ways to move toward weaning)"
Does that answer your question?
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For example, if a mom says "I'm thinking of weaning my 2 year old," a LLL Leader might say "There are many benefits to nursing a toddler (give examples here) but if a mom feels it is time to move on, there are many ways to wean gently (give examples here). Are you having any particular problems with your nursing that you'd like to discuss? (here we can discuss ways to solve typical toddler nursing problems) Do you need ideas about gentle weaning? (here we discuss ways to move toward weaning)"
Does that answer your question?
