TV chef and author Jasmine Hemsley has sparked debate after revealing she breastfed her daughter until the age of four and continues to nurse her toddler son. The 45-year-old, known for her work with the Hemsley + Hemsley brand, shared her experience in an Instagram video, stating she has been breastfeeding for four and a half years, including a period of tandem feeding.
Hemsley explained that her daughter Mahi stopped breastfeeding just weeks before her fourth birthday, while her two-year-old son Dash still nurses occasionally but also eats solid meals. She defended her choice as 'biologically normal' and criticised online trolls who labelled it 'disgusting'.
The NHS recommends exclusive breastfeeding for around the first six months, with no fixed age to stop. The World Health Organisation suggests breastfeeding for two years or beyond alongside solid foods. Hemsley's followers were divided, with some praising her as a 'supermum' and others questioning her decision.
In response to a critic who asked if she had a life, Hemsley replied: 'Yes I have a life, I have a family, I cook, I clean, I have a job... where on earth have your opinions come from?' She added that her overall experience has been positive, despite occasional negative glances.
