The Mother of a Newborn Asks the Primary Care Pediatric

The mother of a newborn asks the primary care pediatric nurse practitioner about the benefits of breastfeeding. What will the nurse practitioner tell her?

A) Breastfeeding for 9 months or longer will reduce the incidence of food allergies.
B) Breast milk is an excellent source of vitamin D, iron, and other essential nutrients for the baby.
C) Nursing her baby exclusively for at least 4 months will help her infant to resist infections.
D) There is a decreased risk of atopic dermatitis in babies who nurse for 12 months or longer.