UNICEF and the WHO recommend that infants should be exclusively breastfed for the first _____ of life. 9 months 6 months 2 months 2 weeks
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For most women, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months of the baby's life. What are the benefits of breastfeeding? Please choose the correct statements about breastfeeding. Select all that apply. 1- Infants receive colostrum via breast milk during the first 6 months of breastfeeding. 2- Breastfeeding is typically less expensive than formula feeding. 3- Breastfeeding can reduce an infant's risk of infection, allergies, and certain chronic diseases. 4- All mothers should consume 500 kcal extra daily while breastfeeding until weaning of the infant. 5- Women with AIDS or active tuberculosis should feed formula rather than breastfeed.
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3. Brenna was initially unsure if she was going to breastfeed because she was worried that it was going to hurt. As she was reading during pregnancy, however, she learned that there are many benefits to both mother and baby from breastfeeding. Which of the following is NOT a benefit of breastfeeding for the baby? a. Breastfed babies may have an increased risk for inflammatory bowel disease and diabetes due to the glucose content. b. Breastfeeding has been associated with cognitive benefits in baby. c. Human milk matches infant nutrient requirements for growth and development. d. Breastfeeding can help reduce the risk for sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). 4. Brenna was a vegetarian throughout college and found that it helped with increased energy and made her feel better. When she got married, she added more animal protein because that is what her husband liked to eat. Brenna now realizes that she misses being on a vegetarian meal plan, so she is seeking advice from her doctor to learn if she is able to eliminate animal-based protein while breastfeeding. True or False: A breastfeeding mother would compromise her nutritional status and harm her infant if she consumes a vegetarian diet. a. True b. False 5. Brenna's postpartum appointment goes very well. The doctor is thrilled to see Brenna bring a healthy pregnancy to fruition after her years of struggling with conditions related to the female reproductive system. Brenna says she's ready to leave that behind and move on to being the best mom she can be. Her biggest question now is how long her doctor feels she should breastfeed the twins? She wants to give her daughters the maximum health benefits. For how long does the World Health Organization recommend exclusive breastfeeding? a. 1 week b. 18 months c. 6 months d. 12 months e. 6 weeks 6. Brenna's husband keeps joking that she is a psychic because she always knows when the twins need to be fed, even before they start screaming, crying, or fussing. True or False: Brenna can identify hunger in her babies when they start to suck on their hands and move their head to the side to try to find the breast. a. True b. False
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