# Breast Feeding Addictions Salma Hayek Won't Stop Nursing By Sandra Winn | Published 2008-11-12 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/extended-breast-feeding-salma-hayek-addicted-to-nursing References: [naturalchild.org](http://www.naturalchild.org/guest/norma_jane_bumgarner.html) & [zimbio](http://www.zimbio.com/Salma+Hayek/articles/343/Salma+Hayek+Addicted+Breastfeeding) According to internet buzz, Selma Hayek told Britain’s Style magazine that she is addicted to [breast feeding](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maia) her daughter Valentina who was born in 2007. *“I’m like an alcoholic. It is like, I don’t care if I cry, I don’t care if I am fat, I am just going to do it for one more week, one more month, and then when I see how much good it is doing her and I can’t stop.”* In many cultures, it isn’t considered odd or unusual to breast feed well into a child’s third to fifth year. Hayek’s mind-set speaks volumes as to Western views of what constitutes just how long a person should nurse their child. Although I think, “to each their own," when it comes to the issue of bottle vs. breast-feeding, I do think [breast milk](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-hampton-grocer-lacnola) is best, and am not at all fond of the notion that extended breast-feeding is “odd or strange.” Breast-feeding even just a while helps boost a baby's immunity to diseases they may encounter later in life and benefits them even more if done for longer periods of time. Salma is not alone in her extended breast-feeding endeavors, many parents who follow [Natural and Attachment Parenting](http://www.naturalchild.org/guest/norma_jane_bumgarner.html) philosophies are doing the same exact thing. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Extended Breastfeeding:** The trend of extended breastfeeding is challenging Western views and promoting the health benefits for babies. - **Natural and Attachment Parenting:** Parents who follow natural and attachment parenting philosophies are embracing extended breastfeeding. - **Boosting Baby's Immunity:** Breastfeeding for longer periods of time helps boost a baby's immunity and protects against diseases. ### Who This Affects Most - **Maternity and Baby Care:** The maternity and baby care industry can cater to the growing demand for extended breastfeeding products and services. - **Health and Wellness:** The health and wellness industry can explore innovative products or services that promote the health benefits of extended breastfeeding. - **Alternative Parenting:** The alternative parenting industry can provide resources and support for parents who choose extended breastfeeding as part of their parenting approach. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Breast Milk Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frida-breast-milk-ice-cream.md) - [Breastfeeding Booster Shields](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flow-nipple-shield.md) - [Nursing-Friendly Coffees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nursing-friendly-coffee.md) - [Stigma-Breaking Motherhood Billboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/molly-baz1.md) - [Mastitis Prevention Probiotic Supplements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/almimama.md) - [Trailblazing Parenthood Podcasts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bobbie.md) - [Customized Lactation Support Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-feeding-room.md) - [Humanized Baby Formulas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/humanized-baby-formula.md) - [Lactation-Supporting Granolas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-hampton-grocer-lacnola.md)