This document discusses the benefits of breastfeeding for both infants and mothers. It provides details on the nutritional composition and bioactive components of human milk, which contain antibodies, growth factors, and other properties that protect infants from disease and promote healthy development. Breastfeeding is associated with lower risks of gastrointestinal infections, respiratory illnesses, and conditions like leukemia in infants. For mothers, breastfeeding aids postpartum weight loss and reduces the risks of diabetes, breast cancer, and ovarian cancer. The document emphasizes exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months as the best source of nutrition for infants.