This week is World Breastfeeding Week and I wanted to express my gratitude to Ania and the…read moreLactation Room for making it possible to breastfeed. After weeks of working with Ania, I am able to breastfeed my boy without hesitation, fear or frustration. Breastfeeding felt like an impossible task to now being such an ease and joy. Our son used to fuss and get frustrated but after working with Ania, our little one is comforted and content by nursing. It has felt like a whole new experience. It's given me a greater appreciation for motherhood. I'm so thankful to Ania that I wanted to leave another review. She's changed my relationship for the better with my son and it's a blessing! Thank you! Thank you!!

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!

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 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!

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.

We had a great experience! Very early in my pregnancy, I reached out to Nathalie for a doula and…read moregot a response right away. She was very informative and provided my husband and I with answers to all our questions. We were initially connected with a couple different doulas that would be available during my due date and had interviews with them -- we ended up hiring Hannah Wright. From the get-go, Hannah was amazing. She was exactly what we needed. She provided great advice throughout my pregnancy and she especially gave my husband a lot of confidence in being my support person by having her there during the actual labor and birth. She provided excellent support and kept me grounded during the entire process and immediately stepped in and started providing all the tips and tricks in her wheelhouse to help me cope during my fast and intense epidural-free birth. I would certainly recommend her to anyone else. As for the more administrative end of things, we also have no complaints. Communication was excellent, the contract process with was very clear and straightforward, and we found the doula rates very reasonable.

I had a wonderful experience with my daytime doula Iyonna and evening doula Stephenie. Both were…read morevery helpful and knowledgeable which is so important for expectant mothers who need extra help cause newborns require so much and new moms need the time off to relax or just do... anything else. It feels endless and overwhelming at times. And it was wonderful to have the extra pair of hands so that I could sleep at night and take care of errands, get out of the house, grab food, and visit my older daughter in daycare during the day.

Christina was INCREDIBLE!! She is thoughtful, knowledgeable, encouraging, and kind. I saw her for…read moremultiple visits and was actually kind of bummed when I no longer needed her support because my daughter was now transferring milk well and gaining more weight. My breastfeeding journey would not have been the same without Christina's incredibly helpful guidance. If I could give her more stars, I would!

I saw Christina a few times in person and once virtually. She is professional, friendly, and…read moreexperienced. She's helpful with breastfeeding (both nursing and pumping). Christina is very respectful and communicates timely and clearly.

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.

I'm a local postpartum doula and I love referring my clients to The Breastfeeding Center…read more One of my clients recently said Tri Jessup was AMAZING with her difficult case! Tri taught her a different feeding position (laid back position), and after that latching baby became pain-free and her cracked nipples healed right up! She was so happy. Recently one of my dear doula colleagues told me she had a great experience during her internship with The Breastfeeding Center. Becoming an IBCLC is a long, difficult process, but she said the Breastfeeding Center did a great job helping her improve her skills working under different providers. She passed the exam on the first try and she is now an IBCLC. So grateful The Breastfeeding Center is such an amazing resource for my clients and colleagues.

This review is primarily focused on the services provided by Tamika Harris, Lactation Consultant…read moreand Shelly Matthews, Lamaze Instructor. My family worked with Tamika on a nearly weekly basis for the first two months of my child's life. Tamika far exceeded my expectations and enabled me to achieve my breastfeeding/pumping goals. Prior to meeting with her, I knew very little about breastfeeding or pumping. She helped me to figure out how much to feed my baby and how often, how to pump, what flange size and nipple shield size I needed, how much weight my child should be gaining, how to heal my nipples, what questions I should be asking my pediatrician and ob/gyn, and the list goes on and on. She is literally a treasure trove of information and resources. She has been by far the biggest asset on my breastfeeding journey. She is compassionate, encouraging, and empathetic. I cannot sing her enough praises. In preparation for delivery, my husband and I took Shelly's Lamaze class. I found her course to be more beneficial than the services/information provided by my doula. Shelly helped us to understand childbirth from beginning to end. As a result, we knew what to expect and felt incredibly prepared. During my labor, my husband and I used many of the techniques taught in class. The Lamaze class was intense and full of relevant information, but Shelly makes it entertaining and memorable. I, especially, appreciated her technique of mentioning important concepts multiple times throughout the course. Furthermore, she is a great storyteller. I highly recommend taking the Lamaze course with Shelly. I have taken other courses with the Center, including Baby Care for the Breastfeeding Family, and Breastfeeding and Pumping. Unfortunately, I was highly disappointed in these courses and did not find them to be helpful. I would not recommend these courses at the Center. Instead, there are other places in the area that do a better job at covering these topics. Overall, I think the Breastfeeding Center has been an excellent resource during my childbirth and breastfeeding journey.

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!

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.