This month Dr. Kudirka speaks with lactation specialist Karen Bromberek about the benefits of breast feeding. 1. Breast feeding is the best nutrition for a newborn, as nature intended it. Pediatric associations recommend breast feeding for at least the first 6 months of life. 2. Breast fed infants have fewer ear infections, respiratory infections, and have a lower risk of developing obesity and diabetes later in life. 3. Breast feeding is natural and normal, but it takes work. If a new mother is having difficulty with breast feeding, seek help from your hospital's lactation department. 4. Many hospitals organize new...