Oh my goodness, I cannot say enough good things about Katie. I started breastfeeding immediately at…read moreTMC, and the in-house lactation consultants assured me I was doing great and my baby was getting fed. I was proved otherwise after a rough first few days home, followed by a pediatrician's visit. My baby girl had lost a little over 10% of her weight in the first few days of life. The pediatrician recommended that I start feeding with a combo of formula. However, I was hesitant to move on to formula right away, given everything I'd heard in the breastfeeding community. There are so many mixed messages out there. I was so lucky that my Doula referred us to Katie, a registered nurse and certified lactation consultant. She did home visits, and since I was so stressed and tired, a home visit was a lifesaver. Katie was able to come that same evening; I couldn't believe it. After a weighted feeding, we discovered I was seriously underproducing, and my baby girl was hungry. It was such an emotional time for us; Katie was compassionate and kind as I sobbed in my living room. She stayed longer to ensure we had everything needed to get our baby girl through the night. She taught us about formula and bottles and even showed me how to work my pump so I could start pumping immediately. Katie came again the next day to ensure baby gained some weight through the night and continued to follow up weekly as we monitored my supply and baby's weight. Katie helped me learn that some of my health history likely was the reason I was underproducing and wouldn't ever be able to pump enough to bring my supply up to breastfeed exclusively. She knows so much about breastfeeding. I had no idea about the complexity of breastfeeding. It's incredible what Katie understands from observing baby feed, assessing her movement, etcetera. We have continued to meet with Katie, and now our little one is almost two months old and thriving. I'd been having latching issues on one side; Katie kept following up on it and discovered that the baby was having some neck issues, potentially torticollis. As her neck tension wasn't improving, Katie referred us to physical therapy but gave us some alternative feeding methods until we could get her into physical therapy. One day using Katie's advice, we are already seeing improvements in baby's mood. I should have met with Katie during pregnancy so I had support set up in advance regardless of what happened; thank goodness I could see her when I did. Call her if you need help; you'll be so happy you did!

The breastfeeding journey that a person goes through postpartum is definitely not something one can…read morefully prepare for. I had a C-section and things didn't go as planned, which made it very difficult to feed my baby in the beginning. At the hospital I was scared and we ultimately had to give the baby donor milk in order to feed her. I tried getting her to latch and ended up causing damage. The hospital was so short-staffed, that they weren't able to provide a lactation consultant until the day before discharge and by then we were already 3 days into her getting donor milk via a bottle. Once I was at home, I felt hopeless. I felt like there's no way I was going to be able to breastfeed my daughter or even pump enough to provide breast milk for her. They sent me home on the agreement that I would give her formula until my milk came in. For the first two weeks of her life I was barely pumping enough to feed her. That is when I found Katie through The Lactation Network. Her lactation consultation services have helped me on this journey and it has been a night and day difference. I noticed improvement after just the first consultation appointment. It turns out, it was a combination of factors that were affecting my supply and output. Flange size, frequency of pumping, and even my mental health was affecting it. Weighted feeds also really helped to show me how much my daughter was actually consuming when latched. Throughout the entire process, Katie helped us to feel so comfortable and reassured. She never made me feel rushed or pressured to do anything at a certain pace. Now I feel more confident that I can provide for my daughter. She is also very attentive to partners being there as well. My husband is my rock and goes with me to every appointment. He felt that he was listened to and that Katie truly cared about his input as well. We have attended both in-office and at-home visits with Katie. It was very calm and serene in the office and at home Katie made us feel very comfortable with the process. If I hadn't have sought out Katie's help, I probably would have given up before I even had a chance to see what I could provide for my daughter. I am so thankful for the services that Katie have provided thus far. Even though she tells me it is me doing the work, I still couldn't have mentally and physically come this far without her help. If you are struggling with any part of your breastfeeding journey, I highly suggest reaching out to Katie for help.

Shannon is super professional and made us feel confident that we could have someone able to support…read moreus especially if we had any complications or need for intervention. Lucky for us, we had a relatively smooth delivery. Shannon was there to help with the smallest of details and that made all the difference from cold wash cloths to comforting prompts. We're definitely grateful to have had her by our side.

Shannon was a doula for my daughter and was so helpful to her throughout her pregnancy!! Since they…read moreare a military family, I am not able to be right there for everything since I live far away, it made me feel so good to know Shannon was there to help my daughter when I could not! Highly recommend!

Colleen is amazing! She helped us navigate a very challenging postpartum period and set us up for…read moresuccess. Colleen is a truly a genius when it comes to babies, lactation, family dynamics, mental health, and anything else that could possibly come up post-baby. We love that we can text her and get instant answers - Google has nothing on her! She was also an amazing health advocate for me because of her background as an RN (even joining in doc apts) as I had complex postpartum complications and our family will always be so grateful for her guidance and positivity. We also hired Colleen for her sleep specialist program/sleep training and her custom schedule, coaching, and tips made it so easy. Our son has been sleeping through the night and taking 4 naps a day since 3.5 months old. (Now he's a pretty chill baby, but Colleen is magic.) Working with her is worth every penny, whether it's for a first baby or navigating multiples. I'm writing a long review because I'm so passionate about Colleen's work and I hope others hire her to make their postpartum journeys a million times better than you can possibly imagine. Thank you, Colleen!!!!

Working with Colleen was one of the best decisions we made once we found out we were pregnant. She…read moreprovided invaluable support with breastfeeding, pumping, and taking care of our baby. She was someone I could text or call when I had a question, and she really gave me the support I needed during my 'fourth trimester.' I highly recommend her!

Elaine is a great communicator, caring, and quick to respond! She's been very helpful in my…read morelactation journey in tailoring to my baby's growing needs. She even flew from Arizona and met me in person during her time in California to help with lactation. I am recommending her to all my breastfeeding friends!

The office was cozy, clean and friendly. They offer water and coffee while you wait for your…read moreappointment. María was great with lactation consultant specialist. They have Telehealth and at home visits as well. I used my insurance and the copay was within range. It should be noted that both you and your baby's insurance will be charged for visit. I think they offer great service especially for those who are on a breastfeeding journey.

We were recommended here by TMC Hospital & our pediatrician because our baby had a tongue tie (with…read morethe help of barrio babies we also found out I had low milk supply). Maria was absolutely amazing, if it was not for her I would have given up breastfeeding. With the help of Maria we were able to get baby to latch perfectly and did not need to medically intervene! Not only did we get help with breastfeeding but also advice for sleep, breast feeding support groups, and activities to get out the house (our favorite is baby story time at the library). Alessandra is now 5 months, still exclusively breastfeeding and thriving! Our family is extremely grateful for the amazing work this group provides

Dr. Paige, Thanks to…read moreyou and Dr. Addis, I now have my life back. You two are referred to as the A team- I agree! -Laverne N.

I went in for a solution to a problem in December. She said she would prescribe medication but…read morefailed to do so as she was leaving for vacation the next day. Now they moved offices again to the original location and I have left messages with her assistant and have not received a call back. I think she has expertise but some disconnect with the office staff and follow through. They don't make you feel like they care. It doesn't matter how good the doctor is if the there is no follow through in your care. If they ever call me back without my showing up at their office to complain then I will consider amending the review. The medication is hormonal so it's not like I need it immediately but it's been 3 months and they can't even return my calls.

My review is strictly about my experience giving birth at TMC…read more Prior to giving birth: I had a few NSTs and other follow ups. I didn't enjoy this experience. However, my birthing experience was pretty good with a few hiccups. Birthing experience: my nurses were phenomenal. They were caring and accommodating. When complications arose, the physician on call was flexible and did pivot. I don't want to imagine what my delivery would have been like without Stephanie. She's literally an angel. But honestly all of my team was amazing and went above and beyond. After birth: mom and baby unit I had extremely caring nurses and patient care technicians. They made me experience 10x better. Gabby was awesome. Thankful for an amazing team

Do not go to TMC for anything with OB or labor and delivery. The Dr's do not listen. They do not…read morechart the patient with accuracy. The triage department thinks you are a waste of their time and you feel like you are imposing on their conversations. They are very rude and do not want to do their job. The Dr's only check on you once a day for 2 minutes with no plan of action or bedside manner. If you are high risk or have issues, try another hospital.

My husband and I hired Tucson Doulas to assist with the birth of our first baby together (my 3rd)…read more Our doulas, Vanessa And Mona, helped us create a birth plan that reflected our desires and needs, met with us throughout our pregnancy, and were available anytime I called or texted (even late at night) through my pregnancy. After a long, hard early labor our birth plan changed while at the hospital. Our doulas were there to help us discuss our options and give us space and guidance to make the best choices for us and our baby. It wasn't the birth we initially planned for, but it was the most empowered and in control birth I've had. Mona did our placenta encapsulation and they have been a wonderful supplement to my postpartum nutrition! If we ever have another baby this will be the first call we make!

I hired Tucson Doulas to do my placenta encapsulation after the birth of my son. They were amazing…read moremy questions by Facebook, email, and text. Unfortunately, my delivery went horribly and my placenta was unusable. Even though the situation was horrible Angela and Kyleen bent over backwards to make sure I l was taken care of mentally and physically and they were genuinely concerned with mine, and my son's, wellbeing. Although I never got my placenta encapsulated, I gained lifelong support systems and I couldn't be more thankful for their services.