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Latching Success Stories: From Pain to Peace at the Breast
Catherine is absolutely amazing! I truly didn't think I needed a lactation consultant at first as I had great production but after having some latching and other issues with my newborn, Catherine came highly recommended and I'm glad I saw her when I did! She completely transformed my breastfeeding experience with my baby where I now feel more confident and bonded to my baby.
Catherine even had other tips and information about newborns and postpartum that helped tie everything together and understand the full concept of the fourth trimester.
SHE IS A GODSEND! AMAZING ENERGY! AMAZING PERSON! Jennifer L.
Catherine is extremely knowledgable and was very helpful with not only giving lactation advice but also postpartum care. I didn't have big issues with breastfeeding but my baby definitely could have been latching better. Breastfeeding is all about trial and error and after sending Catherine a picture of how my baby was latching she knew exactly how to help me help my baby latch more efficiently. She also was able to answer all my questions pertaining to postpartum care specifically diet, supplements as well as getting my strength back. She's also a powerlifter and mom herself so having that background was something I was grateful for. I really enjoyed our session together. I would HIGHLY recommend reaching out to her for lactation advice. The first few weeks are rough but after talking to Catherine I felt so much better. Thank you!! Linda C.
Catherine is a great lactation consultant and I would highly recommend her.
I’m a first time mom and struggled breastfeeding my newborn. She really helped save my breastfeeding journey with my baby.
There were some initial medical complications with both baby and me. We went from formula in the hospital (while I was trying to get my supply in, a lot of pumping) to exclusively pumping and bottle feeding and with her help was able to start using a nipple shield and then onto feeding straight from the breast.
Breastfeeding is hard work and she provided a lot of useful information (so much head spinning/contradicting info online), helped correct my engorgement issues, helped with positioning baby for daytime and nighttime feeds and she was also very encouraging and helped build my confidence with breastfeeding.
I’m so happy I hired her and worked so hard to be able to breastfeed my baby. 8 months later and we’re still on this breastfeeding journey and I love the special time I spend with him. Andrea C.
Boosting Milk Supply: Nourishing Your Baby with Confidence
My breastfeeding journeys were a success because of Catherine! She guided me through supply drops, mastitis, clogged ducts, milk blisters, traveling internationally without my child while pumping/nursing, and the fourth trimester highs and lows when I could have been thwarted. She helped me create plans that worked for my lifestyle and goals. I highly recommend her! Lauren H.
I came to Catherine after being pretty much traumatised by a mastitis. I felt like I couldn't understand or trust my body anymore. She quickly helped me get my confidence back with some structured and very actionable advice. ( Much better than my previous lactation consultant.)
I really appreciated that she didn't try to push any decision on me and really encouraged me to do what was best for me and my family. We built a plan to take care of my body, and keep my options open while I was figuring if I wanted to continue breastfeeding. She is truly amazing I will recomand her to all my friends. Alison H.
Expert Guidance: Navigating the Challenges of Breastfeeding
I’m absolutely grateful for the fact that I found Catherine’s place. All I needed so far is one session and things have changed a lot for me and my newborn baby. I had a few goals and some of the questions (even though at the hospital I’ve had a multiple lactation consultants, one Catherine has done WAY MORE after just 1 visit) . No, it’s not a miracle where after 1 appointment everything started working for me and my baby 100%. But it’s a lot of GREAT TIPS AND ADVICE that I started slowly using since day one.
Also, I was so sure that I was doing everything right with pumping, and had no questions.. but Catherine opened my eyes that in a long term of doing certain things wouldn’t be really helpful or would start causing a pain.
STRONGLY RECOMMEND even if you think you know everything, you’ll definitely leave Catherine’s session with some new knowledge that would be very helpful and useful for you and your baby! Dania Z.
Breastfeeding is HARD. I do not understand why as humans have been doing it for so long, BUT Catherine has definitely helped to make it easier for me! I scheduled an appointment with her after struggling to breastfeed my second child. I naively thought breastfeeding would be a breeze after doing it successfully for a year with my first child. WRONG. Every baby is different…. She is incredibly experienced and thorough. You will walk away from an appointment with a detailed plan of action to improve the breastfeeding experience! I 100% recommend her for any new or seasoned mothers embarking on their breastfeeding journey! Elisa F.
Catherine is AMAZING. I've had both virtual and in-person sessions with her and I can't recommend her enough. She is patient and explains things so well, using a bunch of easy-to-understand analogies that help you remember everything when you're on your own. Catherine also sends a follow-up plan with tons of resources and recommendations that I keep going back to over and over. She seems to have an answer (or multiple!) for any issue and really boosts your confidence in breastfeeding your baby. She can also help with bottle feeding, mom's comfort/health and product recommendations - highly recommend!! Amy W.
Catherine is professional, extremely knowledgeable, and easy to talk to. I'm a new mother, and having Catherine to help me work through issues I've had with breastfeeding/mastitis and all of the interrelated challenges (sleep, teething, weight gain, etc) has been so great for my overall well-being. Catherine cares about the big picture, not just isolated issues and after working with her I feel more confident to deal with any recurring challenges. Suzanne L.
Postpartum Support: Feeling Empowered and Supported on Your Journey
Catherine is a rockstar. If it wasn't for Catherine I would have 100% stopped breastfeeding. She taught me how to feed my baby and take care of myself. You leave her sessions feeling empowered, capable, and equipped with tools to meet you and your baby's needs. She is also a fantastic human- knowledgable, kind, supportive, funny, and attentive. Not only did she help with feeding, but she provided priceless support for me. I am so grateful that I have her as a resource for future feeding needs! I tell every new and expecting mom I meet that if they need a lactation consultant, they need Catherine. Kristin R.
Catherine was such a huge help when my son was born, and through the many early challenges of breastfeeding. I found her to be non judgemental when I felt the need to supplement with formula, but still celebrated with me when I made it back to EBF. My son is now two and still nursing, and I give a lot of credit to Catherine's support. Kristi D.
Prenatal Consultations: Preparing for a Smooth Breastfeeding Experience
I liked Catherine's pre-natal appointment style where it was educational and informative but also a conversation. Catherine used metaphors to help explain which were also very helpful to digest this new material as a first time mom. She took the time to answer my questions even though it was beyond the 1 hour appointment mark which I appreciated. Catherine's approach is professional, relaxed and go with the flow. For example, if something doesn't go according to my breastfeeding plan in the hospital she said it is not a big deal and we can re-route back onto the plan when I get home. That brought me tremendous ease knowing we can get back on my breastfeeding track with her guidance and expertise. I appreciated all the resources she has sent me and continues to send me so I can be well-educated and confident going into my breastfeeding journey. I look forward to continue working with her once baby arrives! Kathryn D.
Virtual Support: Expert Help from the Comfort of Home
Catherine was so friendly and comforting from the beginning! Even through the screen with telehealth she was wonderful! I got to have three sessions and came out of it so informed and me and my daughter are now thriving with breastfeeding! She was also willing to keep up with communication if I needed anything. Highly recommend her services! Sophia H.
Definitely book an appointment with Catherine! She is very knowledgeable, up to date on the latest research, and provides very thorough care plans. I was skeptical about virtual LC services, but it was just as helpful as an in-person consultation. Pumping did not go very well with my first child, so I was focused on maximizing pumping during work this time around (for my second child) and Catherine helped me find the right products and create the right schedule to help me maintain my supply for an entire year. I sent her a video of pumping in action and she was able to quickly analyze it to provide feedback on technique through the (easy-to-use) portal. The most important thing is Catherine is caring and supportive - she reminded me regularly that I've done it once and can do it again, she was very affirming of my effort and hard work, and called out my wins and successes at each appointment. When my freezer broke and I lost 160 oz of my stash, she grieved this loss with me and gave me advice on how to rebuild (turns out I only needed 50 oz in the freezer at a time, which I was quickly able to replenish). LC services are vital if you're committed to breastfeeding, and I highly recommend using Catherine! Shraddha N.
Returning to Work: Pumping and Maintaining Your Milk Supply
As a first time Mom, working with Catherine was incredibly helpful, as all things breastfeeding were completely new to me. We met multiple times and she guided me through everything from the early days of latching and positioning, to managing my supply, to pumping and feeding strategies for my return to work. Catherine is patient, thorough and always ensured the well-being and comfort of both me and my baby was the focus of all plans. I feel really confident and comfortable feeding my baby, which has been amazing, especially amidst the many other changes that come with motherhood! Katie B.
Simply put, WOW! I desperately wanted to breastfeed my second son after exclusively pumping for my first and didn’t know where to start. When I came to Catherine, I would brace myself for pain with every latch, and our nursing sessions took forever. I left with a treasure trove of knowledge and in zero pain. Catherine not only transformed my nursing relationship with my son, but constructed a “back to work” pumping and nursing plan, as well as a return to exercise plan. To say that I am forever grateful is truly an understatement! Shelby M.
Catherine gave me the confidence to stick with breastfeeding when I didn't think I could. She really listened and observed before providing tailored instructions and resources. My husband was able to come to the appointments as well, and got a lot out of learning bottle feeding techniques as well as other ways to support me. I would recommend Catherine to anyone at any point in their breastfeeding journey! Amanda M.
