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The American Academy of Pediatrics revised it breastfeeding guidelines, saying that breastfeeding should be supported for 2 years. Parents say it's unrealistic.
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is the largest professional association of pediatricians in the United States. [1] It is headquartered in Itasca, Illinois , and maintains an office in Washington, D.C. [ 2 ] The AAP has published hundreds of policy statements, ranging from advocacy issues to practice recommendations.
Breastfeeding, prehistorically, was the only way infants were nourished. There was no acceptable substitute for human milk for a long time. In 1 AD, philosophers were discovering the importance of breast milk versus any substitute. It was concluded that breastfeeding helped the mother and infant establish an emotional connection. [3]
If breastfeeding, the mother can ask whether a lactation consultant can visit her and the baby at home to provide follow-up support and help with finding other resources in the community, such as peer support groups. [1] Many first-time parents also welcome the help of an experienced family member or friend.
People with HIV can breastfeed their babies, as long as they are taking medications that effectively suppress the virus that causes AIDS, a top U.S. pediatricians’ group said Monday in a sharp ...
The 2014 summary policy statement of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) makes no specific mention of bottle feeding, but makes clear that "[b]reastfeeding and human milk are the normative standards for infant feeding and nutrition", and refers to decisions regarding the supply of infant nutrition as "a public health issue and not only a ...
How and when to wean a human infant is controversial. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends feeding a baby only breast milk for the first six months of its life. [6] Many mothers find breastfeeding challenging, especially in countries where many mothers have to return to work relatively soon after the birth of their child. [citation needed]
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that babies be breastfed at least until 12 months, or longer if both the mother and child wish. [ 10 ] : 15–17 [ 5 ] The World Health Organization's guidelines recommend "continue[d] frequent, on-demand breastfeeding until two years of age or beyond.