Maria is truly a miracle worker! We started working with Maria days after hospital discharge,…read morefollowing a difficult and prolonged delivery. She displayed an extremely high level of compassion and genuine concern for both my and my newborn's well-being, helping us navigate issues related to engorgement, breast-milk supply, pumping, and latching. She makes herself readily available to clients, offering "real-time" troubleshooting advice via text messaging. Her support and encouragement had made all the difference for us, and I can not recommend her services more highly!

I can't recommend Maria enough! After struggling countless times to get my baby to latch--even with…read morehelp from nurses at the hospital--I was feeling discouraged. But during our session, she showed me a simple trick using a nipple shield that made an immediate difference. Beyond her expertise, what really sets Maria apart is her ongoing support. She doesn't just come for a visit and leave you in the dark. She stays in touch through text, helping troubleshoot issues and following up until we both feel another visit is necessary. Her responsiveness and dedication gave me so much confidence in my breastfeeding journey. If you're looking for a knowledgeable, patient, and truly supportive lactation consultant, Maria is the one! I'm so grateful for her help and highly recommend her to any new moms needing guidance.

Nurturing Expressions made the whole process of figuring out my breastfeeding supplies so much…read moreeasier. The staff is kind, patient, and very knowledgeable--they explained in detail the pros/cons of varying breast pumps, bottles, pacifiers etc...and in a way that was easy to understand. I love that they do breast pump accessory fittings to ensure you are ordering the correct sizes. Not having the correct size can have a huge impact on your breastfeeding experience. They're well organized and even handle insurance and billing directly. I left confident in my choice of breast pump and find peace of mind knowing I can stop by anytime if I need any help down the road. Nurturing Expressions is a gem for new and expecting parents--supportive, professional, and genuinely invested in helping families thrive. I can't recommend them enough! Thank you Nicole and team!

I rented a pump through nurturing expressions and while I loved the pump, I did not love nurturing…read moreexpressions and would never rent through them again. My insurance through my employer covers the Medela Symphony pump at 100%. I confirmed with my employer & insurance ahead of time and I also contacted nurturing expressions. They said some employers (insurances) don't, so there may be an upgrade fee I have to pay, but they've worked with mine before and it would be covered. I set up a pick up for the pump for my due date, gave them all information they needed and went about the business of having a baby. I picked up the pump without much issue - they even put a note on the rental agreement that the $90 + tax would be billed to insurance. All was well for a few months until someone at my insurance company made a mistake and did not cover the upgrade fee for a couple of months. At this point I contacted nurturing expressions and they were adamant that the upgrade fee is never covered by insurance and I have to pay. They were also baffled about the note about billing $90 + tax to insurance - someone at their store must have made a mistake since they bill more! But I have to pay the upgrade fee, they were adamant about that, so I immediately returned the pump to them and rented from a different place while I figure out what happened. I researched and called and talked to insurance and nurturing expressions multiple times and found that: - nurturing expressions bills $90 + tax to insurance AS WELL AS an upgrade fee of $59.09 which happens to be the difference between $90 + tax and what insurance covers ($40) for in-network providers. So they bill the negotiated discount with insurance as an upgrade fee - my insurance does cover the upgrade fee, but they made a mistake for those two months and they will send a check for the difference. They did so in June of 2024, so about 6 months after I returned the pump to nurturing expressions. You'd think all would end here, but in December of 2024 I started getting phone calls from a *collection* agency for those two months despite the fact that insurance sent a check to nurturing expressions.

We were matched with Jen based on our request for a size friendly doula with a sense of humor, and…read moreboy did she deliver! We received prepartum, postpartum, and birth/delivery support from Jen. She met with us before my due date and educated us on what to expect from her, as well as different techniques she uses to provide support and pain management during labor. After being admitted to the hospital I called Jen and asked that she come and be with us for the labor. She came with her "bag of tricks" and knowledge of how to support both my husband and I during the ten hours of labor. She lead us through silly walks down the hall, held my hand while I threw up in the hallway, and urged me to moan it out during contractions. She spoke with my excited (and anxious) mother-in-law and ensured that my husband got breaks and ate. Towards the end of labor the baby's heart rate monitor stopped picking up her heartbeat, which resulted in lots of stress and anxiety from hospital staff, and an increase in the number of people in the room. Jen kept my husband and I calm and focused on the task at hand -- birthing our beautiful daughter. Instead of getting caught up in the frantic energy of the room I was able to ignore much of what was happening around me because of Jen's calming words and affirmations. I know we could have birthed our daughter without Jen there, but it would have been a much different experience, one that would have been more stressful, bewildering, as well as emotionally and physically draining. Postpartum care has been instrumental in gaining confidence as a new parent. She visited days after our daughter's birth, encouraging us as she checked on breastfeeding and our emotional well-being. She has been super at responding to my random questions via text (Is this amount of spit-up normal? What is this discharge coming out of her? Am I diapering her correctly?) No question has been too small or weird for her to answer. Jen has been a wonderful support as we navigate the transition from a family of two to a family of three.

Jen was everything and more I could have asked for with my doula experience. She was extremely…read morethorough in the meetings before baby. She always made us feel so comfortable and informed. Having Jen there during the birth was invaluable. Jen was there for us postpartum too and helped so much with lactation. I can't say enough good things about her. Love you Jen! Thank you for being awesome. I am proud to say you were our doula.

I cannot say enough wonderful things about Renee. As a first time mom with next to zero prior…read moreexposure breastfeeding/nursing and infants in general, I needed help. She was direct yet soft, quick to reply over email on any issues I was having in between appointments, and extremely knowledgeable. She keeps up to date on studies which I greatly appreciate as medical professional myself. Simply put, Renee is an expert in this field. I recommend her to anyone wanting to nurse pain-free. She also had great tips for bottle feeding. My baby is 2 months now and exclusively breastmilk, both with nursing and bottle. I owe it all to Renee.

Pretty bad experience and a complete waste of time. Before my first appointment I filled a detailed…read morequestionnaire that included insurance information. Still, during the first 15-20 minutes of my appointment she kept grilling me about my insurance information, wasting my time. After that she wasted some more time dissing the newborn care classes I attended at Swedish. I had already decided against getting long term care by now, this kind of negative attitude is not conducive for sure and I totally agree with the other reviews about the dismissive and negative personality traits. The funny thing is after a few weeks she reached out complaining that she was not able to make an insurance claim. However, I checked both my primary and secondary insurance claims, and the claim related to her was processed by both the primary and secondary insurance.

When you're a new mom and trying to figure out this whole baby thing the last thing you want to do…read moreis take your 5 day old baby out in the middle of winter unnecessarily. Thankfully Healthy Beginnings does house calls! It was $150 paid up front but it will be billed to our insurance. Even if feel like things are going smoothly I think this is a fantastic service to take advantage of. They will come and observe your technique and weigh your baby before and after a feeding. After the initial house visit you get access to follow up questions via phone/email. They even brought a bag of common items that moms need in case you had to purchase any things like creams or hot/cold packs. At their clinic inside the Medical Office building of Northwest Hospital you can get a free weight check, set up an appointment, or join in on a Wednesday drop in clinic/support group.

I'm a new mom and was having latching problems because of engorgement. When Sheila called me back,…read morewe talked about the issue and set up a time, but when she found out I had Molina, she stopped me and said that they don't cover that. Rather than have me spend the money on a problem that was most likely temporary, Sheila took the time to trouble shoot with me over the phone and ended up bringing me something free of charge that fixed the issue immediately. I'm so thankful for her thoughtfulness and highly recommend this service.

Was referred to Nurturing Expressions, LLC. by Kaiser RN for support with pregnancy. This is a…read moresmall business that appreciates helping mothers to be with navigating their motherhood support in finding the right resources. Staff provided communication and advice when choosing the right breast pump, pregnancy band, assistance with insurance, etc. I would highly recommend this company with your pregnancy journey.

Well, I knew better because I tried to get decent mastectomy supplies here shortly after they…read moreopened several years ago. Nice people that don't know what they're doing with that. I realize they "specialize" in nursing supplies, etc., but they also say they are mastectomy supply fitters... they are not. If you're a size 36B you might have luck but other than that forget it. After waiting for 2 1/2 weeks for items to arrive, I got into my appointment 40 minutes after the scheduled appointment time, wrong sizes, gal didn't remember what she had set aside for me because they were mixed in with other items, no clue how to fit a bra cup size with or without a prosthesis. Completely disgusted, aggravated, disappointed, annoyed at this place. Will do my best to NEVER come back here again.

Fantastic! What a help! I had to call Melissa when I was visiting Bainbridge and struggling to…read morenurse my two month old. I was able to get an appointment with her the very next morning and she was tremendous! Kind, patient, knowlegable, extremely helpful - I could go on and on. She was not the first lactation consultant I've worked with, but she was the best! She addressed our issues, taught me a lot, reassured me and restored my confidence in an hour and a half. I cannot recommend her enough to anyone struggling with breastfeeding. Call her - she is amazing!

As an anxious first time mom, I was underwhelmed by the lactation visit I had with Andrea. During…read morethe appointment - she never checked my child's latch, looked from her chair and asked if it felt okay. Would have appreciated some more guidance since again, I was a new mom that was very unsure of how and what to look for in the latch. But, she continued to push supplements that would "help" my supply. I left there with zero confidence and ended up supplementing with formula. Also received the bill 6 months later. Would not recommend her services.

Andrea is wonderful! I was a super anxious first time mom and she was so attentive and responsive…read moreto all of my questions and concerns throughout my pregnancy. I was so pleased with the care I received. When it came time for delivery she was super responsive and knew exactly when to come and be with my husband and I at my home. We ended up delivering at the hospital because of meconium and Andrea handled the transfer so quickly and smoothly! My husband and I were both very scared and she was very reassuring and calming. She and her team made a chaotic transfer seem like a walk in the park. Once we got to the hospital, she didn't leave my side until hours after my birth. My husband and I were so thankful for her support and guidance. Thanks to her, Felicia, and Sadie, I was able to labor at home basically right up until I delivered my son. I'm so thankful for her and will definitely use her services for future pregnancies! I seriously cannot recommend her highly enough.

My experience with these ladies, was amazing! First they provided a free consultation phone call,…read morethen great informational video and a prenatal appointment in person to go over questions. After delivery I was having extreme pain and long feeds, and I was able to have an AT HOME visit, which was amazing itself. Emily was able to promptly provide feedback on my newborns feeding and issues, which we got a great recommendation listing for pediatric dentist for lip and tongue ties removals. Since the procedures, my newborn has been feeding great and gaining weight, and the several follow up appointments have been just as good, Emily provided techniques on different positions, how to adjust the latch, and queues for when baby is done eating. HIGHLY RECOMMEND Fern Lactation! They are just great people and glad they were apart of my postpartum experience! Furthermore, the scheduling process was great! They were able to text to help set up appointments and made it so streamlined and less stressful! THANK YOU!

Emily is incredible! I was referred to her by both my doula as well as a good friend who had used…read moreher; my baby had stopped latching on day 6 and I was desperate for support to be able to breastfeed her again. Her office is so clean and cozy, and from the first second, Emily was extremely warm and welcoming. She is so knowledgeable about lactation and put me at ease, she is great about consent before touching and so gentle with my baby. She always includes my partner in the appointment and our results were instant. I am now able to breastfeed the way that I wanted and also in a way that works best for our lifestyle and we have continued to evolve with each appointment. I highly recommend Emily, she is so kind and compassionate and she gets the desired results for your breast/chest feeding journey.

Shannon was so helpful for me in my breastfeeding journey, which had lots of challenges including…read morebeing a first time mom, dealing with a tongue tie and poor latch, getting mastitis, and later on helping baby with better positioning for reflux. Shannon takes the time to really evaluate the situation and help resolve challenges. I wouldn't have made it through breastfeeding without her! I highly recommend her - she's thorough, knowledgeable, and so helpful!

From the owner: Snohomish Valley Breastfeeding provides professional in-home breastfeeding assistance emphasizing a…read moreunique holistic approach. I help mothers feel confident in breastfeeding their infants anytime, anywhere. I provide compassionate support to ease the transition to new parenthood through education about the normal course of human infant feeding and newborn care. My goal is to provide support to help mothers continue breastfeeding as long as they and their babies desire.