Brianna returned to full-time employment six weeks after her baby's birth.She exclusively breast-fed during her maternity leave,and then pumped her breast milk when she returned to work.Now her baby is 3 months old and drinks some formula when at daycare.Brianna wants to stop breast-feeding.If you were a pediatric nurse,what would you say to her?

A) She can quit breast-feeding since all of its benefits are achieved within the first three months.
B) She should quit breast-feeding since it is only beneficial if the baby doesn't drink any formula.
C) She should keep breast-feeding until the baby begins to eat solid foods,which is the point at which breast milk loses its nutritional value.
D) She should keep breast-feeding as long as possible since breast-fed babies are less likely to get sick.

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osaid shamleh · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : D, Explanation :  Breast-feeding provides many benefits beyond the first three months of life, and breast-fed babies are less likely to get sick. Brianna should continue to breast-feed as long as possible, even if her baby is also drinking some formula. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends breast-feeding for at least one year, or longer if both the mother and baby are willing. Solid foods do not replace breast milk's nutritional value, but rather complement it.

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