The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)recommends exclusive breastfeeding,or provision of breast milk by bottle,for the first 4 to 6 months of life,preferably until the child reaches 1 year of age or beyond.This does not include infants with congenital heart disease who have difficulty maintaining breastfeeding due to poor oxygenation and fatigue.Is this statement true or false?

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The AAP states that breastfeeding should not be precluded for most high-risk neonates and infants,including those with congenital heart disease.The benefits of breastfeeding these infants includes; higher and more stable oxygen saturation measurements,improved weight gain,and shorter hospital stays.

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)recommends Exclusive Breastfeeding,or Provision of Breast