"Breastfeeding has amazing benefits for both mom and baby. It not only helps with bonding, but it has both physical and emotional advantages." August is National Breastfeeding Month . Breastfeeding has many advantages for baby, which is why the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP ) recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months followed by continuation for one year or longer as foods are introduced, but there are tremendous benefits for mother as well. “Breastfeeding has amazing bene...