“Calm mama, calm baby”- Breastfeeding can help create strong bonds between mom and baby, as well as provide health benefits for mom and baby. Breastfeeding helps lower the incidence of diseases such as diabetes, cancer and heart disease. For some new moms, breastfeeding can be frustrating, stressful and overwhelming if baby is having difficulty with breastfeeding, such as problems with latching. It’s ok to have these feeling as many breastfeeding moms do. Babies can sometimes sense mom’s emotions and if mom is stressed, baby can also become stressed. As a Lactation Consultant, I not only help with latching and feeding issues, I encourage and teach moms to relax, breathe and try to be patient with the learning process for herself and for baby. Other methods to a better breastfeeding experience are also utilized to accommodate mom and baby during the lactation consult, as well as tools for mom to encourage a positive breastfeeding experience. Relax and book with Best Milk today.