Looking for more balanced info about the impact of breastfeeding?

[foodiemountainbiker]

I am very positive about BFing and BF DD1 for 13 months and (so far) have been BFing DD2 for 18 months.

I am getting joint pains in my hands and, having been to the doctor today, it appears that I am getting the pain because I am still BFing (similar to carpel tunnel that I got when pregnant). The doctor was obviously very reluctant to say that to me (I guess, because she wants to be seen to promote BFing). A few months ago there was another issue (pain in my episiotomy scar) that also turned out to be due to me still BFing.

I am really annoyed that it is almost impossible to find out anything about any negative impacts of BFing. What I would really like is balanced information about the whole subject. I feel as though the BF counsellors, NCT, LLL etc. are trying to brainwash us into thinking it is all positive.

Is anyone aware of any more balanced information about the whole subject?

Usually if you have long term PGP it's worth getting Investigated because there's often an underlying cause. It's quite unusual to have it carry on beyond about 6 weeks and if months or years later it's still going on don't be fobbed off with breastfeeding being blamed.