Lactation Consultant Comprehensive Questions with All Correct Answers.

Lactation Consultant Comprehensive Questions with All Correct Answers. what does the AAP recommend? - -that infants be breastfed exclusively for the first 6 months of life but should continue for at least 12 months. -if infants are weaned before 12 months, they should receive iron-fortified infant formula women most likely to breastfeed - women over 30, caucasian and well educated benefits of breast-feeding - -contains growth factors that promote development of the brain and GI system -bacteriologically safe -has nutrients that are more easily absorbed than in formula contraindications of breastfeeding - -galactosemia in infant -active TB -HIV -T-cell lymphotropic virus I or II -maternal chemotherapy or therapeutic radioactive isotopes -maternal use of "street drugs