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CPM Certified Professional Midwife

Category - The Postpartum Period

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Giving baby only breast milk (and no other liquid) until 6 months of age is called exclusive breast feeding. Of the following, which are the advantages of breast feeding over formula feeding?
  1. Breast milk is easily digested and well absorbed
  2. Breast milk protects against infection
  3. Breast milk promotes bonding between infant and mother
  4. All of the above
Explanation
Answer: D - All of the Above

The infant does not require any other food during the initial 6 months of age than breast milk for growth and development.
Advantage of breast feeding includes:
1. Easily digested and well absorbed
2. Protects against infection
3. Promotes emotional bonding
4. Aids in involution of uterus following delivery
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