Mum defends breastfeeding daughter until she's 6 after trolls call it 'sexual'

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TikTok clip which has since gained over 1.8 million views. But when the mum uploaded a follow-up video, she had to respond to a comment calling her out for "sexual assault".The certified lactation counsellor, from Texas, US, defended her actions as she said "there's nothing sexual about a child eating".

One of the comments read: "Your child will fully resent you for it in the future. At that point it becomes a form of sexual assault."While another troll slammed: "You'd have to be one sick m*****f***** to plan to breastfeed until she's six."A third claimed it was "mortally wrong", while a fourth described it as "nasty".

The mum responded: "Extended breastfeeding is not sexual assault, there's nothing sexual about a child eating."Just because you sexualise breasts doesn't mean a child does.

A child is eating, they use you for nourishment."She also shared the health benefits of extended breastfeeding which include a reduced risk of certain illnesses.Jacy said: "There are a plethora of health benefits for mum/baby. "I don't feel like I have to justify it to you based on your rude comment."However, some TikTok users came out to voice their support as they shared their own success stories. Want all the biggest Lifestyle news straight to your inbox?