Breastfeeding & Babies, Yeah!

With all these stellar reviews I hate to write a less-​than-​perfect one, so I waited until well after the post partum period to make sure it wasn’t just «hormones» talking.
We turned desperately to Lisa at about 3 weeks post partum. My son was in the NICU for a few days after birth and we never successfully achieved a latch. I was exclusively pumping, feeling traumatized from a difficult labor, and guilty that we weren’t nursing. The hospital lactation consultant was absolutely no help to me because I saw her twice for 10 minutes and her best advice was to «keep trying». Lisa was recommended by my doula and her consultation was not cheap. The first time we spoke on the phone I could tell she knew her stuff but she seemed to bark orders at me. «You NEED to get a hospital grade pump. Period. You’re doing what? No. No, no, no.» And that type of directive communication continued throughout. «Go here, do this, take these pills, etc.» As an emotional and hormonal first time mother in the hectic, scary, sleepless post partum period, I was hoping for more of a therapeutic communication approach from another registered nurse. In most other arenas in life, I wouldn’t mind this kind of no-​nonsense communication, but it didn’t work well for me at this particular time of need. She once had a sign on the entry door that read something like «Use other entrance.» I was sleep deprived, running late, and moving quickly. I didn’t see it and I opened the door. She quickly «shoo’d» me out seemingly angrily saying, «Didn’t you see the sign on the door?» Way to make a client feel like her tail’s between her legs.
Her office location was extremely inconvenient for me, and the parking was horrible. There were often homeless people loitering right on the sidewalk in front of the business complex, making it feel like a very «unsavory» neighborhood. I’d walk past people smoking in front of the offices, which was annoying considering I was walking with an infant. I think the business could benefit from a nicer, more central, and more professional location. She would also benefit from networking and building more professional relationships for referrals on the south side of town, since all of her referrals are up north.
All of that being said, Lisa knows EVERYTHING there is to know about lactation and breastfeeding. She is truly an expert in this field and if you are willing to do what she says, go where she tells you to go, see who she tells you to see, eat what she tells you to eat, etc. (and I don’t say this facetiously), and you are dedicated to the core, she WILL help you with whatever lactation issue (s) you’re having.
The positives:
–Her expertise
–She sends you an updated «care plan» with instructions after each visit
–She carries hospital grade pumps for rental
–She does prenatal consultation
–She is available via text once you’ve contracted with her
Her brand of straightforward and even seemingly «brash» communication wasn’t a good fit for me when I worked with her, but that doesn’t mean that she won’t be EXACTLY what you need to help you with your lactation woes. It’s clear that many mothers have had 5 star experiences, so take this for what it’s worth.
In the end, I succumbed to the struggles and wound up switching to a hypoallergenic formula at 3 months (baby was allergic to milk protein, soy protein, and possibly wheat and eggs… I never got far enough into my elimination diet to confirm the last two). Lisa ardently tried to convince me to stay with it, and I appreciated that but I eventually made the best decision for me and my family.
And if you’re reading this, I should probably say «congratulations!» and enjoy every second with your sweet new addition!

She. Is amazing! She helped create and individual and unique plan for me, as this 3^rd baby had lots of new firsts starting with prenatal to vbac. It was a whole new ball game with this baby wig lots of ouchies. She said she wanted to not make mountains out of mole hills and to just play it week by week. We got into a craneotherapist to help with LOs mouth. We watched his weight and he grew like a weed with oversupply and the pain eventually subsided. We did it! 11 weeks out and he was a growing bean! I can’t thank her enough for supporting and encouraging me at such frustrating and defeating times!

Lisa is absolutely the best! I saw her before I had my baby and was really hoping I would be able to breastfeed. She was away at a conference the week I had my baby but still assisted me through face time. Shortly after leaving the hospital, due to being so overwhelmed and possibly some baby blues I decided I did not want to continue trying to breastfeed and would strictly pump. I was nervous to tell Lisa, but she fully supported my decision and didn’t judge me. After about three weeks I quit pumping all together and decided to just formula feed. When my baby was 5 – 6 weeks old he was covered in a horrible rash, was extremely unhappy and fussy, and I just knew it was due to the formula. So I decided to contact Lisa again to see if there was any possible way to breastfeed again, even though I had dried up. Again, without judging or asking any questions she met with me that week so we could go over everything I would have to do in order to build up my milk supply again. Thanks to her I have successfully starting breastfeeding again even though I stopped after my baby was three weeks old. She also helped me with some techniques on how to calm my baby down. It wasn’t easy, but Lisa was always just a text away whenever I needed her. If you are wanting to breastfeed and want the best support system you have to go see Lisa. She knows her stuff and will help you achieve your breastfeeding goals.

Lisa is a breastfeeding guru! After seeing two other lactation consultants who helped but couldn’t quite solve the issue, Lisa was recommended. She listened to my issues, frustrations, fears, and goals, and she truly wanted to help create a plan that worked for me and my baby understanding that exclusively breastfeeding was the ultimate goal. Lisa specializes in tongue tied babies and challenging cases. She was able to identify and solve supply issues and latch issues. It wasn’t easy and it took a few months of breastfeeding, pumping, and bottle feeding pumped breastmilk, but we did it and my baby is now exclusively on the breast; no more pumping and bottle feeding and she’s gaining just fine. Lisa was instrumental in getting to this point. I wish I would have met with her first! Thank you, Lisa!

This is baby number 4 for me, but the second one that Lisa has helped me with. We just recently moved to Northern Idaho. I thought I had this no problem. Lisa taught me what to do with number 3. Nope, every baby is different. I found myself with a declining milk supply and sore nipples. Called lisa freaking out. She got on the phone and on the internet. She was my hugest advocate and support. She helped me arrange for a hospital grade breast pump and got me started on Golacta. Baby will be 6 weeks old tomorrow. Finally getting comfortable with our breastfeeding. Would have been a failure statistic without Lisa’s help. She is a light in the dark places of sleep deprivation, sore nipples, and wondering whether this is worth it. We won’t be doing this again. I can however tell you that there is no greater cheerleader or coach in this business.

Lisa is an amazing lactation consultant that is non-​judgmental, supportive, and extremely knowledgable. I had a lot of trouble BF my son and a rough few weeks postpartum. I reached out to her as a last attempt before I gave up. She taught me to take care of myself first so that I could take care of my baby. She taught me how to breastfeed, the most efficient way to pump, provided some ‘baby whisperer’ techniques, and helped build my confidence as a first time mom. Honestly, Lisa was so much more than a LC. She made herself available ²⁴⁄₇ and was supportive every step of the way. My son is now 4 months old, I’m back to work, and the breastfeeding is still going strong. My only regret is I didn’t reach out to her sooner. I will definitely call Lisa when baby #2 comes to ensure I start off on the right foot.

Lisa is truly and angel sent from heaven. I struggled with my first to nurse, and I didn’t want to struggle the second time around. When my second wasn’t gaining weight as she should’ve been at her two week checkup, I called Lisa. She scheduled me for an appointment within several hours of my call for the very same day.
Lisa was kind, caring, and attentive. I’ve honestly never had another healthcare professional make me feel like s/​he actually cared that much about me or my baby. Lisa helped my daughter and I figure out how to breastfeed and bond. While I can’t say we didn’t struggle initially, and it was hard work at first, my little one, who’s now six months old, is happily nursing and fat and happy.
I can’t recommend Lisa enough. She goes out of her way to take care of her clients.

I had already seen another LC and she pretty much gave up on me. I’m
so glad I found Lisa. My milk supply was dwindling (even lower than before) and Lisa worked with me to get to the bottom of it, in order to fix it however we could. She is thorough, honest, and understanding. I would’ve given up on breast feeding if I didn’t find her. My baby is 5 ½ months and is still nursing well.

Lisa was fantastic, my son was losing weight, her advice helped instantly! She also gave me great advice about feedings and galactogues. She was even flexible with payment. I continue to call on her for all my breastfeeding advice.

Lisa Really is as good as it gets. Never have I had ANY health care professional go as far out of her way as this AMAZING woman has gone! Even my husband loves her to death and brags about how awesome she is and the level of care she provides AND has called me several times from work to get her # because there is always a guy at work who’s getting ready to have a baby and he INSISTS they need her!
I WISH I would of had her around 12 years ago when I had my last child and was faced with so many challenges I almost gave up. But because of that I did some research while pregnant with my son because I was prepared for a disaster! That is how I managed to find Lisa, and honestly believe she has been a blessing. She came to my house BEFORE my son was born and sat with me and my husband for a few hours going over every detail that would help us be prepared to have a smooth, successful delivery, breast feeding experience and everything that goes along with it.
I love that she is straight forward and to the point because i don’t know any new/​expecting mom that has time to mess around with flakiness or guess work. She will always give you facts backed by research and answer all your questions no matter how silly they seem. She also has meet ups for support and many other resources she offers for support. Not only did she help me with my breast feeding issues, but she helped me deal with my insurance company AND she came to the hospital when I was in labor! I swear I don’t know when this woman sleeps!
She is worth EVERY PENNY and my husband calls her priceless. I could go on and on about how wonderful she is and everything she did for our family, but i could be here all day… Just call her and find out for yourself!

Lisa was recommended to me by friend. I called her from the hospital after delivering my second baby. My first would not breastfeed and I was determined to have a better experience the second time around. She came to the hospital that very night and started teaching me and my new baby everything we needed to know to successfully breastfeed. Lisa gave me support from day one and is still answering my questions 7 months later. I have exclusively breastfed my baby and it would not have been possible without her. I highly recommend Lisa’s services, she is a breastfeeding genius!

Lisa is a lifesaver. She is extremely knowledgeable in every aspect of lactation and breastfeeding (and even some baby whispering!). She puts forth every effort in order to help you achieve your personal goals with breastfeeding. She is straight-​forward and no-​nonsense and very caring and friendly. Her rental fees and consultation fees are extremely reasonable, and absolutely worth every penny. She also runs a Facebook group to help moms connect in the Las Vegas area.
If you have any interest in breastfeeding your baby, I suggest you contact Lisa and engage her services BEFORE the birth. It will make a world of difference, whether you have difficulties or not. Her knowledge is indispensable, and breastfeeding can be more complicated than you’d ever expect.
I went through a traumatic birth, and my milk wasn’t coming in by the fifth day. The hospital staff (Centennial Hills) was not helpful at all in regards to lactation. The best they could offer was a resource sheet that was in my discharge papers. From that, I had been working with the ladies at the UMC Women’s Center, and they suggested I rent a hospital-​grade breast pump. I called every number on that resource sheet for pricing and such. I ended up going to one of the websites on the sheet randomly and coming across an updated version of the resource sheet that had Lisa and her company B.A.B.Y. on it. She was literally the last place I called, and it had to be serendipity. She came to my house that night at 6pm to deliver the pump, and after speaking with her, I immediately hired her for her consultation services.
After working with Lisa for almost two weeks trying to get my milk to come in, it just wasn’t happening. Lisa had even gone so far as to contact her mentor and get her opinion on my situation. Lisa was fully supportive of whatever decision I chose to make. She would be there if I wanted to keep working at breastfeeding, and she would support my decision to go the formula route. She doesn’t judge either way, and she lays out the pros and cons for them both and how they relate to your lifestyle and goals.
In the end, we went the formula route, primarily because Lisa made me realize that I wasn’t bonding with my daughter (she said as much directly to me), and the stress and torment I was going through wasn’t worth sacrificing that relationship or those moments with my child. I, along with my husband and family, are so grateful that Lisa was there to help me through the difficult process of making that decision.

Lisa is great ! Very helpful with all breastfeeding concerns. She offers priceless support and breastpump rentals at a great price. Don’t hesitate to call her if u are having issues. her support has kept me breastfeeding and my baby is now over a year old. Greatful for Lisa !

Anyone having a baby these days has been bombarded with information regarding the importance of breastfeeding, and I was no different. I took all the classes and read the books, and I thought I was prepared. However, after giving birth to my daughter, I immediately ran into difficulty, namely intense pain. I called Lisa of B.A.B.Y. on my 1^st day home from the hospital, knowing that it was crucial to get help quickly if I was to continue to nurse. Lisa came over the same day (!) and immediately set to work figuring out the source of my pain and possible solutions. Though the pain did not immediately go away, she came back to my house 4 – 5 times over the next week, each time examining and weighing my baby, watching me nurse, and offering suggestions. It was extremely helpful and encouraging for me to hear her words of support and suggestions, and simply to just be able to vent to someone. Moreover, as both an IBCLC and a NICU nurse, she had a ton of knowledge about newborn babies in general, the amount of food they need in those early days, their sucking patterns and behavior at the breast, and other topics that were just reassuring. I also appreciated that even though I did not end up supplementing with formula, she was not virulently opposed to it, stating that the most important thing is the overall health of the family, NOT avoiding formula at all costs including mom’s sanity. My daughter is now 4 months old and still exclusively breastfed, and I owe much of my success with nursing to Lisa.
Another perk is that she hosts a Facebook group with a membership of nursing mothers who you can quickly and easily ask for nursing advice or support. It’s very handy!

Being able to nurse my 2^nd daughter was very important to me, and when she was 2 months old I became very discouraged by the way she was feeding and acting. I started doubting myself and my ability to breastfeed her when I called Lisa one evening in tears. Nobody could tell me what was going on (pediatrician, another LC, LLL, chiro) so calling another IBCLC felt like my last hope.
I am SO thankful for Lisa. She talked to me that night on the phone and helped instantly just by encouraging me and calming me down (haha). Lisa came to my house the very next day and used her scale to find out exactly how much my daughter was eating and to watch how she was eating. She did not rush us and listened to all my concerns, answering each one. We came up with a plan and she even emailed me a detailed reminder of what we had talked about the next day so that I could always refer back to it.
She is not only an IBCLC, but also a nurse which makes her even more knowledgeable. I highly suggest anybody use her as a consultant. There is so much bad information out there given/​told to nursing moms, I strongly believe having someone on your side (like Lisa) from the very beginning of your breastfeeding journey is crucial to success. She is wonderful, affordable, flexible, understanding and I will never forget how much she helped us. We are still going strong at 4 months and I couldn’t be happier about it.