Serena is the best LC I've met! She is genuinely empathetic and caring, and extremely professional and knowledgeable. I had two home visits, and every time she solved my issues and delivered even more. She would write up a detailed care plan, and did all she could to help implement. For example, she would write a note to my pediatrician to inform and seek support (e.g. further diagnosis and prescription), and would even teach me how to communicate with pediatrician. She also offered great tips on things beyond lactation, like work-life balance, as I trust her to share my concerns as a new mom. I have already recommended Serena to my close friend. For your reference, Serena offered me her expertise including the following: Low weight gain, latch-on, nipple pain, nipple care, thrush, increasing milk supply, combination feeding (breast-feeding & pumping), pumping at home/workplace/travel, milk storage, child development, maternity leave,... read more

I Only write reviews when i get extra ordinary service, Serena is definitely the one who provides that. With my second baby breastfeeding was a new journey for me, with my first i was eper. After initial days i called Serena, she made a home visit so the setting itself is so relaxed. Serena stayed for 2-3 hours, helped with feeding and positions. Now after 7 months the nursing relationship with my baby is awesome. she is always just text message away. She was not part of my network but still worth every penny, i always wish that i should have met with her even for my first. Anyway, now we have a good rapport as well outside of the breastfeeding question & answers. THANK YOU SERENA. read more

I posted a cry for help on a facebook group as I tried to successfully breastfeed my 9 day old preemie. She was losing weight and had a shallow latch and it was getting scary. Serena Meyer answered my cry and drove 25 minutes to my home and sat with me for 2 hours, helping us figure out how to make things better. She corrected my baby's latch, taught me how to help her, left me with several tools including one of her own baby scales, so I could accurately weigh my baby between feedings to give me peace of mind that we were doing things right. Because of her help, I got my my baby to gain 2 ounces overnight and we were home free from any more nurse home visits. Her help and expertise is truly invaluable, and she's wonderful! Made me feel comfortable, able and she was gentle with me, and was totally understanding of my two crazy toddlers running around mad in my house. Serena is a saint! read more

Serena is amazing and truly cares about her clients. We were referred to her by our doula. She came to us in an emergency as my milk just came in earlier that day. I called her on 4th of July weekend (Saturday night) as I was swollen, red, engorged, and baby was not latching. Within hours she was at our house and spent an extended amount of time helping me and our newborn through a very difficult situation. Not only did she help me with latching but she was nurturing and kind with my emotional state. I was overwhelmed and ready to give up on breast feeding. She put me on a plan and within a few days . Additionally, Serena wrapped her network around us when our daughter was diagnosed with a serious situation. Within minutes of informing Serena we had so much support via meals, prayers, love and much much more. My journey as a new mommy has been supported by Serena in so many ways. We are so grateful for her presence in our life. I cannot recommend her enough. read more

Serena came to my home and eased my anxieties as a first time mom. She took a weighed feeding so we could tell how much my son was consuming and then offered me strategies for pumping when I went back to work. She was calm and patient, never making me feel judged or rushed. I've since met with Serena a couple other times and can firmly attest to her dedication to babies, mothers, and support partners. She is committed to helping all types of families. She is the best! read more

I reached out to Serena when my daughter was about 5 months old. Her weight gain had slowed, and then she went on a nursing strike. I was really determined to exclusively breastfeed and it was suggested to supplement with formula, which was heavy on my heart. When I contacted Serena she was able to reinstate my confidence, and provide me with excellent guidance and was available for any support I needed. With her help, I was able to hit my original goal of 6 months, and then a year. Two years later, we are still going strong! If someone had told me 2 years ago that I would breastfeeding past age 2, I would have laughed. Now I am really proud of that and will continue to nurse as long as she wants. Aside from breastfeeding support, Serena has also been an invaluable resource for me during a couple of scary times when I was asking myself "is this normal"? She helped me advocate for my daughter and put together the right words when speaking with doctors. When we ended up in the ER one night, she checked in with me all throughout the night (we're talking ALL night until like 4am) until we had an answer and my daughter was released. I highly highly recommend Serena, as she is the best! read more

A couple days after we got back from the hospital, my baby had lost a ton of weight due to low supply and the pediatrician told me we have to supplement with formula. I was devastated and I kept hearing criticism from family about how I should just give my baby formula only and forget about breastfeeding altogether. My gut told me I wanted to keep trying to breastfeed even if I had to give him formula so my husband reached out to a friend who is also a Doula and she connected us with Serena. Serena came over the next day (on a Saturday) and I swear to you she was our saving grace. She helped me with latching and positioning, she gave me and taught me how to use an SNS in order to supplement with formula and still breastfeed, she helped us get a hospital grade pump, she connected me to her breastfeeding support group, she gave me a list of supplements to take, she gave us a detailed schedule to follow, and she comforted me as I cried. She even gave us a baby scale to use for as long as we needed. Every single day after that, she followed up with us to monitor our baby's weight and gave us a very clear plan to make sure our baby was getting enough to eat and my supply was increasing. Whenever my husband and I had any questions, night or day, Serena was available to help us. She also came by our house two more times to help us further. Ultimately, my supply increased and now my son is exclusively breastfed. Recently, I've been having trouble with my baby's sleep (he's now 4.5 months old) and Serena again came to my rescue, assuring me that I am doing the right thing and giving me advice on what I can do to help my son (and myself) through this stage. I cannot even begin to tell you how much of a treasure Serena is. We would not be where we are today if it weren't for her. Amid the sea of criticism and unsolicited advice that moms get about how we should be doing this or that, it was so refreshing to have someone so supportive. Among all the professionals we dealt with throughout my pregnancy, delivery, and postpartum care, Serena is BY FAR the person I value the most and am most grateful to. I cannot recommend her enough. Not only is she extremely knowledgeable and brilliant at what she does, she is also sweet and kind and very funny! I thank her from the bottom of my heart for all she has done for us. read more

As a massage therapist and birth doula in the area, Serena's number is one I put in every expecting or new moms "box of tools". As much as I try to help prepare clients for breastfeeding success almost all new moms hit a bump in the road at some point. It is crucial when issues come up that these moms get immediate support to ensure health, success, reassurance and confidence in their breastfeeding journey. Serena does comprehensive home visits, is covered by most insurance, and will leave you with a detailed plan and peace of mind. I will continue to refer clients to her and consider her a powerful resource for my clients. read more

Serena is amazing! I was so confused after getting out of the hospital with my first son. Every nurse told me something different. The hospital lactation consultant saw me for 5 minutes and never came back. When I got home my milk came in and I was in so much pain. My husband told me not to pump because it was not natural (Serena over the phone told me to pump and even told him very nicely that I needed to pump or the baby had no chance nursing on huge rock hard boobs ) I never felt more relief with just a phone call. After seeing her she helped me determine he had a severe tongue tie and lip tie which is why I had so much damage. All the nurses and doctors totally missed it! She gave me some nipple shields and a feeding syringe to help reduce the jaundice before the 1 week appointment. She also told me in one month he will be able to nurse without the shield and wow was she right. Exactly one month I couldn't find any shields so I tried feeding him without one and it worked with no pain! Serena is one of the most sweet and loving people I have ever meet. Don't try to suffer and see if it will get better. Get help as soon as you need it trust me you won't regret it. read more

As a local duala, Serena is number one on my referral list. I have referred many clients to her and every single one has had their issues thoroughly addressed. Not only were breastfeeding concerns attended to, but I feel like she also attended to their anxieties and fears. I know without a doubt that I can always refer to her and my clients will get compassionate and expert advice. Serena is competent and kind. She is also extremely adaptive and understanding of everyones unique situation. She meets her clients where they are. She helps them take active steps towards their personal goals with regards the type of breastfeeding relationship they desire. Also of note is that often my clients call Serena after seeing multiple lactation consultants through the available clinics and feel their needs are not adequately addressed. I urge anyone feeling discouraged or having any kind of breastfeeding concern to just contact Serena right away. You will not be sorry you did! She is worth every penny and then some. read more

Serena came to my home and helped me at a time when I was exhausted mentally and emotionally and felt like the ultimate failure as a mom - I couldn't even nourish my own child! By the time she left, my world was transformed! I was not alone, there was a reason for the problems I was experiencing, I had a plan to make things better, and I had ongoing support from someone who possesses the rare qualities of being fully informed on her topic and having an amazing "bedside manner". Cannot say enough about Serena. Don't hesitate for a minute to book an appointment. read more

It is with no reservation or doubt that I feel compelled to share how wonderful Serena is and what a phenomenal resource she is to moms everywhere. If you are lucky enough to get her, she will help you in the most direct, flexible and thorough way possible. She is the perfect balance of having personality and having knowledge, both of which are very important. She has such an amazing sense of humor that she can lighten your heart in any situation. She is nonjudgemental, meeting you where you are and supporting you in making the unique decisions that are specific to your needs and your baby's needs. She does not come in with an agenda, but helps you to reach your breastfeeding goals. Serena is the epitome of professionalism. She will come to your rescue as she approaches each person with uniqueness, with genuinity, with care and most importantly an arsenal of knowledge, tricks and solutions to help you in your breastfeeding journey. As a birth professional and an Ayurvedic Practitioner, I can tell you that EVERY client who I have sent to Serena has been able to traverse and overcome their challenges with Serena's help. There is NO OTHER lactation consultant that I would refer my clients to, because I believe in having the best. Trust me, Serena is the best! read more

Serena came to our rescue when my son was 5 weeks old and due to low supply, I was struggling to make enough milk to feed him. We had already seen several lactation consultants but I knew deep down we still hadn't gotten to the root of the problem. Serena was compassionate, thorough, creative and funny to work with. She rigged up an SNS system for me to use while supplementing with formula and showed me how to use the other 2 systems we had purchased. She eased my mind about supplementation and was dedicated to helping me repair our breastfeeding relationship. The plan she outlined allowed me to continue breastfeeding and also supplement properly while protecting my supply. For the next few months she was available over the phone or text with helpful advice around clogged ducts, pumping, and medications. I wholeheartedly recommend Serena for anyone who is struggling with breastfeeding. She has a wealth of knowledge and is compassionately supportive at such a scary and fragile time for some. Thank you Serena! read more

I have never written a Yelp review before - but Serena's exceptional service really warrants one! I contacted Serena a few days after my daughter was born, when I was not happy with how breastfeeding was going - I was in pain and was getting frustrated with the whole situation. Serena promptly responded to my text and came to see me on the very same day at my home. She came in with a high-precision baby weight scale and measured how much milk transfer was happening. We were relieved to know that the baby was gaining weight as expected. She taught me how to achieve a good latch-on so that I can avoid the pain when feeding. This was such a relief! She also taught me good positions to avoid getting shoulder/wrist pain. At the end of the consultation, she provided a written care plan including all the details she talked about. This was very helpful as it is hard to remember so much information that she provided. I referred to her care plan multiple times in the following days. She was very patient and understanding, and answered all our questions without any judgement. We could see that she really cares about her clients and goes out of her way to help them. After speaking with Serena, I felt so much more confident about breastfeeding. Overall, it was super duper helpful having consulted Serena. Since consulting with her, I started to enjoy the feeding time rather than getting frustrated, and was able to bond better with my newborn daughter. I highly recommend Serena for all new breastfeeding mothers! read more