This document discusses the benefits of breastfeeding for both infant and maternal health. It provides current breastfeeding guidelines from leading health organizations that recommend exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months of life. The document outlines numerous health benefits for babies who are breastfed exclusively for 6 months, including reduced risk of diseases, infections, allergies, and improved cognitive development. Mothers also benefit from a reduced risk of various cancers, osteoporosis, and postpartum hemorrhage. The document provides an overview of safe medications for breastfeeding mothers and concludes by encouraging informed decision making about breastfeeding to be "Smarties" rather than "Milk Duds" in feeding babies.