I am a repeat client of Amy's and I cannot tell you enough of how valuable she is to have in your…read moreback pocket. As a second time mom, I didn't think I would need as much help this time around with Amy. I knew how to get a good latch, how to position my body and the baby, and felt confident that I only needed minimal visits, but baby #2 had other plans in mind. Baby #2 was born at 37wks and while that's considered full term, it's actually on the early side which causes a lot of complications with feeding. My baby had trouble latching and sucking because there wasn't enough time practicing these motor skills in the womb. This resulted in the baby not being able to transfer milk, even though my milk was coming in. Amy confirmed this with her before and after weighing from a 20mins feed. I was so upset and devastated, that we had to move quickly to formula feeding to get the weight up fast because baby #2 had severe jaundice and we were trying to keep from being admitted to the hospital for phototherapy. Unfortunately, we had to be readmitted and Amy coached me through protecting my milk supply, while formula feeding and getting baby's weight up. She also reassured me that this is just a blip in our breastfeeding journey and that we will get back on track when he's healthy and clear of jaundice. I ended up upgrading my package to the Luxe because of how important it was for me to get us back to the basics once baby #2 was in the clear health-wise. I not only was able to protect my milk supply while having to formula feeding for two weeks but I also needed support in making sure once I returned back to work how to maintain a sustainable stash without oversupply, as I did with my first. I am almost 3mo postpartum and baby #2 has a great latch, is thriving in all the drs appointments, and gaining weight beautifully. At my last in home visit Amy walked through our schedule to have a successful stash, pumping schedule, and ready for baby to start daycare and me to return to work. I almost cried when she as leaving because I've appreciated everything that she has done for me and my babies. Words cannot express how much she has meant to me. I am so thankful for her wisdom, support, expertise and care she brings with her to every visit. If you are considering a lactation consultant, get on her books!! She's your go-to-guru.

I had a baby less than two weeks ago, and I can already say that the most important decision I've…read moremade postpartum is hiring Amy. I found her through a friend who had an amazing experience, and I reached out in a panic on a Sunday when my milk came in and I had no idea what to do. Her insanely fast response time was much needed; I found out the next day that our son had lost more than 10% of his birth weight and to say that I was freaking out is an understatement. Amy came that afternoon and I immediately felt like I was in great hands. She taught me how to breastfeed comfortably, got me set up with my pump, did a weight measurement to see how much he was getting with each feed, and also helped get a plan in place to get my son back to his birth weight. After the appointment she has been incredible over text/Voxer and answers questions so quickly. Feeding a baby is so stressful but with Amy's knowledge and confident demeanor, she demystifies it. I immediately signed up for the luxe package and truly wish I did this before I delivered so I would have had a plan in place and didn't have to play catch up. Still I'm so glad that I reached out to Amy and probably would have stopped breastfeeding if I hadn't. She is truly the best and I'm so grateful to have her guidance for one of the most important pieces of my life!

I called looking for help as my baby was a week old and we were really struggling breastfeeding…read more Her latch was shallow and I was in major pain. Nipple shields weren't helping and I was beginning to feel so achey all over when I added in my c section pain. It was right on New Year's Eve or near and she wasn't available to meet with me, but she gave me some really useful advice right there over the phone and some other folks to call. It was just so nice that she took the time to speak with me and try to help-- I was a stranger to her but I could tell she could sense the exhaustion and worry in my voice. God Bless you Angela!

I am an exclusive pumper and I came to VA for work for 10 days- unfortunately my Medela faceplate…read morebroke in transit. My supply was dropping because it wasn't suctioning properly and I didn't have enough time to contact Medela. Gave Angela a call (after hours) and explained my situation on her voicemail. She called back the same day and came into the office after hours to help me out. She let me borrow a faceplate off of her pump. Not only is Angela an individual who saved my supply, she restored my faith in humanity ... a genuine lifesaver!

Had a wonderful experience with Becca/Rebekah. She provided us with an introduction to parenthood…read moreincluding diapering, sleep habits, and answered our million questions. We felt incredibly supported.

Having a baby is one of the most rewarding yet terrifying things you can experience in life. If…read moreyou're a parent you already know how the hospital just sends you on your way after a few days in recovery with no instruction manual or help desk number. Luckily my wife did some research and convinced me to hire doulas. We had the pleasure of working with Betsy and her team of doulas who consistently perform magic to soothe and care for our baby. Simultaneously, they teach us parenting techniques, act as our therapist, and most importantly allow us to catch up on sleep. They truly provide care to the whole family. It's also a lot better than having in laws come "help". I definitely recommend Metropolitan Doulas. It has 100% helped me enjoy being a new dad with their help to reduce the fear and anxiety of being a new parent.

Dalaney was a God send! On our first visit, my daughter didn't want to latch. Every time I tried it…read morewas a nightmare. She cried a lot! And my nipples were so bruised. With Dalaney tips, patience, kindness and love, she was able to help us and today I can breastfeed my daughter without pain or crying.

This review is long overdue- if I could give Dalaney 10 stars I would! Dalaney helped me…read morethroughout my breastfeeding journey with my daughter- starting with our first week home from the hospital through my return to work several months later. Despite having access to lactation consultants throughout my stay at the hospital, coming home was stressful as I was still having issues with latching and our daughter was not gaining weight. Dalaney was so easy to work with, and when she came to my home she immediately put us at ease, helping with techniques and guidance and working with us to set up strategies for success in the short term. I continued to consult with her virtually as I started pumping and had some issues with supply returning to work- without Dalaney I doubt I would have successfully continued breastfeeding. Dalaney is not only incredibly knowledgeable- her warmth and kind demeanor made me so comfortable throughout all of our consultations. She provided me both with the knowledge and the confidence to continue my breastfeeding journey. Thank you Dalaney!

I am so glad I was referred to Lactation room by my OBGYN 3 years ago and more specifically I am…read moregrateful to have met Diane then as well. My breastfeeding journey with my firstborn started out very rocky. I was struggling with feedings and just figuring out being a first time mom in general. I took an in home visit/appointment with Diane and since that day she taught me so much. I went from a confused mom to one with more confidence with what I was doing. From breastfeeding techniques to simple guidance on cues and other baby matters as well as my own matters with breastfeeding, she took her time to explain every detail and was very responsive to all my questions. Three years later, and I had to make sure I had her by my side again for my second born! She truly makes a difference. Thank you so much Diane!

This practice is very cookie cutter and not very accommodating to mom requests. They use standard…read morelactation care and recommendations and while I feel like they perform the act of listening they don't hear you and just proceed with the standard recommendation they would use for anyone. I also found them judgmental and they would say things like "you're going to do this (insert action)" instead of "you should do this (insert action)"; definitely talking down to you and they make you feel like they're the experts and don't you forget it. breastfeeding / lactation is a journey and it should be a partnership between mom and consultant. They make you sign an agreement (avoid any practice that makes you sign one). Their billing is also ridiculous and they have 3 charges per appointment: one for mama, one for baby, one class. They over bill to insurance and of course you have to make up the difference. Honestly, lactation consultants are a new profession and unit seems they're just another way to stoke fear in moms and make you overpay for "advice".

Brittany is incredible. Since delivering my baby, I've seen a ton of lactation consultants, all of…read morewhom gave conflicting advice. It was stressful and confusing! And then I found Brittany. Talk about a godsend! She patiently walked me through a care plan that works best for my baby. After having an appointment with her, my husband and I were relieved to finally not be confused! She was also constantly in touch to make sure the plan she suggested was still working - she helped offer modifications when there were bumps in the road as well! She checked in on me daily, and even followed up with me when I had an unexpected visit to the emergency room. She's not your typical lactation consultant. She's a mom who cares and genuinely wants to help women achieve a goal that is best for mom/baby. Highly recommend working with Brittany if you're having trouble breastfeeding/pumping!

I was grateful to be able to meet with Brittany virtually when I had some questions regarding…read morebreastfeeding with my second daughter. My first breastfeeding journey started off rocky and while things were definitely going better with the second, I was concerned about some issues and didn't feel comfortable making another trip to the hospital with my newborn in a pandemic to get answers. Enter Brittany! She is knowledgeable and kind. She answered my questions and had thoughtful follow up questions to lead us to the appropriate plan-of-action. She helped calm my nerves and helped me feel confident moving forward in our breastfeeding journey. Her communication was open and she encouraged me to reach out to her if I had any further questions. Thankful to have the virtual option without a need for masks or risk of covid infection.

When my daughter had what we found to be dual lip-ties AND a tongue tie, I called my midwives…read moredespondent. They quickly recommended PLS and gave me the cell # of LC Laura within minutes. We had an appointment with her the next day-- on a weekend, no less! Laura, throughout my time with her, has been responsive and accessible. She diagnosed the ties and provided follow-up support in person-- and was accessible 24/7, it seemed like. I could text, call, or have her come to my house at the drop of a hat. I don't know how she does it! You and your bebes will be in excellent hands with her!! (Or any of her other co-workers, I'm sure). As I told her during our discharge, I hope to not need her services again with any potential little ones, but I am very thankful I know where to turn if I do.

Jennifer has always called me back. I have spoken with her on three occasions, the first was a…read morestressed out back to work momma who's baby wasn't taking a bottle - I begged for a consultation, but Jennifer was so calm and knowledgeable she said she wouldn't feel right taking a full consultation fee for my concern and gave me lots of advice. Second consultation was a follow up on that phone call where I inquired about torticollis and possibly a tongue tie. Jennifer took an amazing detailed account of our experiences and spent a good 30'min on the phone with me sharing her wisdom and experience with removing a tongue tie on a 4mo. Again, so patient- so kind. And I hope this is the last time I had to call her but I got mastitis!! She gave me a plan and was so patient when I was all over the place needing her to repeat it several times. I wish I only found Jennifer sooner and I'm forever grateful for her patience, wisdom, and kindness. You will not regret hiring her.

Our awesome baby showed up 50 days before his scheduled due date. Needless to say, we were totally…read moreunprepared and caught off guard. When we finally got him home, we realized we were overwhelmed. We called Overnight Newborn Care and they set us up with Claudine. She has been nothing short of a miracle. We can sleep through the night now which gives us the energy to finish our cross-country move (which was supposed to have happened BEFORE the baby came, but nooooo - yikes!). They explained everything in detail and were sensitive to our concerns about safety and care for a premie. Claudine is super sweet and has been so reliable, we actually don't want her to ever leave. She has been with us for almost 3 months now - 7 days a week - without incident! So, yeah, happy parents here. Highly recommend.

Kudos to Overnight Newborn Care! When my wife and I left the hospital, we realized we were woefully…read moreunprepared for the first nights w our newborn. We were referred to Angy Dieckmann to help care for our son. She was diligent, kind, and compassionate to both us and our boy. She took great care in both instructing us on best practices as well as waking my wife up to feed three times a night. We are so grateful to have had Angy's invaluable assistance to set us off on the right path. We are so appreciative to have so much help sent on such short notice. Thanks again!

Dr. Faust is AMAZING. I cannot say enough good things about Dr. Faust and her team. Dr. Faust's…read morekindness, patience, and expertise is unmatched. I always left feeling much better than when I came in, and I learned SO MUCH from her. Moreover, she takes the time to figure out what is going on with your own lactation experience to make sure she finds a solution. I cannot thank her enough!

Both my husband and I are medical people and we thought having a baby was going to be a piece of…read morecake. Guess what we were so wrong. The early days were rather hard, finding too much information left us overwhelmed. Then our doula recommended baby and me lactation service. It was a great advice as we felt really relived as soon as we met Ann. When it comes to things baby, breastfeeding and adjusting to life with a new baby Ann is as good as it gets. She is absolutely wonderful, she answered most of our anxious, first time parent questions without judgement, and some times repeatedly. She has a great sense of humour, which helps a lot when you are trying to navigate little embarrassing/sensitive questions. If you have any questions about breastfeeding or parenting and looking for a warm, wonderful and evidence based information you are at the right place. We can't recommend her highly enough!

I had a great experience with this agency. I used them for night nurse help when I had my second…read morebaby. Even though the baby arrived one month early, Gerri, the owner, was able to line up coverage for me. I used help most nights until my baby was four months. They got my little boy on a schedule and I was thrilled with just about every nurse they sent (only one was not a fit). They have some excellent people and Gerri is a pleasure to deal with. I will definitely use them if we go for #3!

From the owner: Mother & baby Matters is a highly specialized and comprehensive maternal-infant-family doula…read moreservice in the Washington DC Metro area designed to support mothers and their families during the wonderful but overwhelming time surrounding childbirth, or adoption of a newborn. The goal of our program is to assist the new mother and her partner in creating a personally fulfilling birth and postpartum experience. Motherly care and guidance are provided by a professional staff of doulas, (pronounced Doo-la) a Greek word for those who mother the mother. These doulas can be either labor support birth doulas or postpartum (after the birth) doulas.