We want to make it the norm for mother's to breastfeed their babies. Breastfeeding has benefits to both mom and baby. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that babies be breastfed for at least the first year of life, being exclusively breastfed for the first 6 months. This page and our breastfeeding peer counselor seeks to provide you with breastfeeding education and support so you can give your baby a great start.