Which of the following is consistent with the American Academy of Pedi

Which of the following is consistent with the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommendations for breastfeeding?

a. A mother combines breastfeeding with the introduction of complementary foods until the infant is 1 year old
b. A mother supplements breastfeeding with formula when then infant is 4 months old
c. A mother stops breastfeeding her infant after introducing solid foods
d. A mother asks her employer to allow her to bring her infant to work so that she may breastfeed

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ANS: A
The AAP recommends exclusive breastfeeding for about the first six months of a baby’s life, followed by breastfeeding in combination with the introduction of complementary foods until at least 12 months of age, and continuation of breastfeeding for as long as mutually desired by mother and baby.