A mother breastfeeds her infant exclusively through the first 6 months and then continues breastfeeding until the child is 2. Whose recommendation is she following?

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The World Health Organization recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months and continued breastfeeding along with complementary foods up to 2 years of age or beyond. The American Academy of Pediatrics also recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months and continuing for at least 1 year or as long as mutually desired by mother and infant. The American Association of Midwives also supports these recommendations. Therefore, the mother in this scenario is following the recommendation of the World Health Organization. Option D is incorrect as both the WHO and AAP recommend breastfeeding beyond the first year.

A Mother Breastfeeds Her Infant Exclusively Through the First 6