 Here's another Thrive Tip from Kaiser Permanente and Fox 12. Most moms-to-be know that breastfeeding is good for their babies, but did you know breastfeeding is healthy for moms, too? Breastfeeding is the natural, free way to provide many health benefits for mothers and babies. In fact, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of life and then continuing to nurse once food is introduced until at least one year of life. Breastfeeding helps us lose that little extra bit of baby weight and it helps our bleeding normalize. Long-term moms are less likely to have diabetes, breast cancer and ovarian cancer. We want mothers and babies to thrive. Learning the basics of breastfeeding before giving birth will help you and your baby get the most out of this special time together. This has been another Thrive Tip sponsored by Kaiser Permanente and Fox 12. Visit kptv.com slash thrive for more information.