Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. The United States has one of the lowest infant mortality rates among developed countries.
2. The Apgar score includes evaluation of the newborn's color, heart rate, muscle tone, respiratory effort, and ability to suck.
3. An Apgar score of 7 to 10 is an indicator that the newborn has no congenital defects.
4. Milk production is known as lactation.
5. Breastfeeding can prevent menstruation because the hormone prolactin suppresses the maturation of an egg.
6. Breastfeeding is a reliable method of contraception.


1. FALSE
2. FALSE
3. FALSE
4. TRUE
5. TRUE
6. FALSE

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