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American Academy of Pediatrics Policy Statement: Breastfeeding
and the Use of Human Milk. The AAP outlines 15 recommended
breastfeeding practices and a number of statements on the role
of pediatricians in promoting and protecting breastfeeding.
Among other things, they recommend that babies be exclusively
breastfed for the first 6 months and that breastfeeding continue
for at least 12 months, and thereafter for as long as mutually
desired. American Dietetic Association Position Statement:
Breaking the barriers to breastfeeding “It is the position of
the American Dietetic Association (ADA) that broad-based efforts
are needed to break the barriers to breastfeeding initiation and
duration. Exclusive breastfeeding for 6 months and breastfeeding
with complementary foods for at least 12 months is the ideal
feeding pattern for infants. Increases in initiation and
duration are needed to realize the healt