Truth be told, breast milk is an almost perfect mix of vitamins, proteins, fats and everything needed by an infant. Providing the ideal nutrition for your baby. But the benefits of breastfeeding extend well beyond essential nutrition. Recent studies have revealed the far-reaching psychological effects of breastfeeding on both mother and child. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) strongly recommend exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months with no juice, formula or water fed to the baby.