National Breastfeeding Awareness Month This month is National Breastfeeding Awareness Month. Breastmilk is the healthiest kind of milk for babies. Doctors encourage mothers to nurse their children if possible. Research shows that babies that are breastfed exclusively for at least 6 months are less likely to ear infections, diarrhea and respiratory illness, are better able to fight infection, and a host of other health benefits. I would like to share my story. I am a loving