Carrie was a miracle worker. My wife and I had to start our newborn daughter off with formula at…read morethe hospital, and when we got home we tried to do an immediate transition to breastfeeding. And thus began the most hellish 24 hour period of our lives. My wife would spend hours trying to breastfeed, and we just plain didn't know what we were doing. Our daughter would struggle with latching and become frustrated and combative. When she did latch, we didn't know if she was getting any milk. Each feeding went like this, with our daughter becoming progressively poorly fed and more distressed. Feedings became lessons in frustration with ourselves and our daughter became so irritable and upset that she would fight us during changings, feedings, and nap times. She was screaming, kicking her legs, red in the face, pretty much non-stop. It was horrible for our mental and emotional health, and the next day we were drained and at the breaking point. We knew we needed help. We were fortunate enough to find Carrie online, and when we contacted her she responded immediately and saw us within the next couple hours. She arrived at our home for a consultation and spent the first hour just asking questions, observing how we fed our daughter, and learning about our and our daughter's needs. After that, she spent the next hour giving us pointers and showing us correct feeding technique, answering all of our questions about nutrition, feeding patterns, bottle feeding vs breastfeeding, and helping us craft an overall feeding strategy. This allowed us to gently transition from formula to breastmilk over the course of a few days, teaching our daughter the right habits for latching and feeding, and teaching us the right mentality and approach so we had the right expectations for ourselves and for her. Within a couple days, our daughter was on a healthy schedule of feeding at the breast, topped off with a few milliliters of formula to ensure she was full and getting enough nutrition. A few days after that, and my wife was able to fully feed our daughter using breastmilk alone AND she was able to produce enough milk with the pump to build up a surplus. This was such a night-and-day change that we almost couldn't believe it! Carrie, thank you so much for your coaching and your support. You've been there for us at all hours. Your advice is a perfect blend of goal-setting and pragmatism. Your calming presence in this process has meant so much to us. You're the best!!

Carrie was a godsend. My baby had a tongue and lip tie, but even after it was released, we…read morestruggled with painful latches and chomping. She came over twice to help me, and she was so supportive and kind. Exactly what a new Mom needs. She also explained the technique in a way that finally made sense (other LC's were confusing.) Her follow up support via texting was also incredibly helpful. We were able to drop the supplementation pretty quickly, and five months later, we are still exclusively breastfeeding. It's such a vulnerable time, and breastfeeding can be such an emotionally loaded challenge for so many women. I'm grateful I had Carrie to help us on this journey and to meet our breastfeeding goals.

I would like to update my review from 2015. My daughter has just given birth to her second child…read more She received another breast pump from her insurance. After several attempts and asking a lactation consultant for help, she has now gone back to the Limerick pump. The other brand did not work for her at all! After much frustration, she decided to buy the "soft kit" from Limerick to go back to her original breast pump. It worked from the first try! The Limerick breast pump is superior to the competitors on the market.

I really liked this pump - powerful, yet small and easy to transport. Limerick is a family…read morebusiness, and it shows. Their customer service is incredible - on the phone or in person. And this matter, because if you depend on your pump, you want someone who can fix a problem for you right away. I highly recommend Limerick and their breast pump!

The Family Room is truly a lifeline. I've taken every type of class they offer, and it has been one…read moreof the most supportive, comforting, and empowering parts of my motherhood journey. Parent & Me gave me community, friendships, and support that I honestly don't think I could've gotten anywhere else. Liz has been an absolute treasure--so knowledgeable, so kind, and such a steady presence through the transition from first-time mom to mom of two. I'm beyond grateful for this place and recommend it to every parent I know.

a community I didn't know I NEEDED. Made some lifelong mom…read morefriends. Mommy life is very lonely and family room was something I always looked forward to in those first few weeks

I cannot say enough good things about Jennifer...I worked with other lactation consultants before…read moreand they couldn't help me with my son's latch. Jennifer came to my house and showed me how to do it right immediately!! 10000% an expert, hands on, practical and super responsive to any additional questions. She also routinely reached out to me to check in and make sure we were doing well. I am recommending her to anyone I know. Super easy to make appointments with and very punctual which you will definitely appreciate when your baby is young and nurses frequently. I even texted her months after our sessions ended for help with my mastitis and she was super helpful, she is a great resource!

Jennifer is amazing. She is very thoughtful and not judgmental at all. A lot of LCs seem to treat…read morebabies like robots as if they should all behave one specific way, and I liked her approach of treating babies as individuals. Her after-care has also been incredible - she has continued to provide thoughtful and quick responses to my various questions after our initial in-person consult.

Sara was one of the first people I turned to when I had my son. As a first time mom, learning how…read moreto breastfeed and making sure I was doing it right was VERY overwhelming. Sara was available to answer all my questions and was very patient and reassuring. Every time I would panic, Sara was able to calm me down and give me excellent advice. I cannot recommend her enough! Having a great lactation consultant is essential when you have a newborn and she is one of the best!

I gave birth during Covid-19 and if I didn't have Sara... I really don't know how I would be able…read moreto breastfeed with so much stress. I was alone with no help, but Sara helped me with one of the hardest things-breastfeeding. My baby wouldn't latch on correctly and I had so much anxiety. Sara listened to everything I had to say. She calmed me down and explained what I should do. The constant support and the encouragement that I can do it changed my outlook on feeding. Her words helped me along with her showing me what I can do differently. I just want to say thank you for everything, I will definitely recommend her to all my friends!

I cannot recommend Mahmee highly enough. After receiving some very bad advice at the hospital, I…read morehad decided against breastfeeding as it was too painful to continue. One appointment at Mahmee fixed everything. We saw Jennifer, who is very focused on the success of both baby AND mom. I was told "we don't breastfeed at any cost" and didn't feel shame about any decisions we made which was a huge help. I also love being able to use the app to ask follow up questions. We went in person to their offices but I believe they also do house visits which would be very convenient if you don't live close.

This business is really great for both new and seasoned moms!…read more I was experiencing latching issues with my son due to him have lip and tongue tie releases and came across mahmee. The experience with a lactation consultant in person was amazing, she was hands-on and knowledgeable. They have scales, wipes, changing tables...everything you'd need for a successful breastfeeding session. The other plus is their online services. So once you leave your session, you have access to a consultant for a month, where you can ask as many questions as you need and have consistent support. Another great feature, is they have information on all things post partum and ways to build knowledge around lactation and feeding.

This review was a long time coming. My little angel came three weeks early and we have been rocking…read moreat life ever since. He is a happy and healthy baby boy. Sharon is such a wonderful person. My husband and I found her through Yelp and had a great time in her Lamaze class and early infant class. Sharon was so welcoming and made the experience as first time parents so special for us and eased a lot of our anxiety. I don't think I would have been as mentally prepared as I was if I did not take her classes. I would even say emotionally too because I had to do a lot of healing with losing my first angel. Thank you so much Sharon. Our little Rami is doing wonderful. You were such a great impact on our journey as first time parents and have our upmost respect. Please keep doing what you're doing because first time parents really need you!

I don't know where to begin except stating Sharon is the best. My husband and I both enjoyed her…read moreLamaze Class. We are first time parents and had so many questions about the birthing process. At one point, I had even considered hiring a doula! But guess what... after attending Sharon's Lamaze class, my husband became more comfortable and stepped up to be my birthing partner! So no need for a doula after all. Sharon also made the class fun by having us doing hands-on learning activities. And most importantly, she serves amazing snacks. So for all pregnant women out there, who get hungry easily like me, you are well taken care of when attending her class. :-)

Managing my breast milk supply was such a challenge as a new mom. I was getting conflicting…read moreinformation and was suffering from mastitis. Additionally I was challenged with more misinformation about breastfeeding my baby. Thanks to the help of yelpers, I found Christina! She made an appointment with me as soon as possible and brought her scale. My baby was very fussy and Christina helped me to understand that sometimes it's not soothing techniques and maybe it's an underlying issue that's going on that was causing the fussiness. Furthermore she helped me understand how lactation works and has helped me gained more control over my milk supply. I got a lot of my sanity back once I was able to have a more balanced lifestyle while being able to feed my baby. Christina is so sweet. She really cares about moms and is there to talk to in case we just need someone to talk to. She is always open and willing to have a direct conversation without the fluff. I really appreciate finding her and being able to work with her.

Christina is THE BEST!! I worked with Christina for lactation - she was patient and kind, always…read moreattentive to my and the babies needs, and brought her wonderful humor to every session. I was genuinely sad when I didn't need her help anymore because I wanted to keep hanging out with her. :) I highly recommend Christina and her org!

Rebecca was amazing to work with! She was informative, responsive, knowledgeable, patient, and…read morekind. Would highly recommend her!

I met Rebecca through a referral from a friend and am so grateful we met. She is an incredible…read moresource of information and has a wonderful bedside manner. Both her in person visits and her zooms were informative and encouraging. My son and I would not be having the success we are having without her. I've already recommended her to friends!!! Also - it was really easy to book our first session and she came over a day or two later. When you've got a newborn, that is a huge relief