Ami Burnham LM, RN, IBCLC

Who knew that breastfeeding was so complicated! Ami helped us out with oversupply and some green mucusy poops. She is extremely knowledgable and practices EVIDENCE BASED MEDICINE! You can trust that she is up to date on all the latest research.

Ami is amazing! I truly cannot say enough good things about her. I had the pleasure of both taking her class at DayOne on breastfeeding (best pregnancy class at DayOne by far!) and had a private lactation consultation with her at DayOne. She is so smart. I am a medical doctor myself, and I really appreciated how knowlegable she is about both the practical and scientific aspects of breastfeeding. She helped me immensely with my issues of over supply and refluxing baby. She is also incredibly nice and a true pleasure to work with.

If you’re having any issues breastfeeding, pick up the phone now and call Ami. Do it, you won’t regret it.
I contacted Ami when my first LC went radio silent at a time when I was dealing with a plugged duct, a milk blister and was also nursing with a shield for weeks. Ami had so many great tips and ideas on unblocking the plug, she walked me through my options in healing the blister and also helped me drop the shield.
I also have low milk supply and Ami guided me through that with zero judgment and tons of support; and was again equally supportive when I later decided to wean. I was able to provide some milk my son for 6.5 months and it was because of Ami’s encouragement, support and guidance that I was able to do so. Also during that time, she supported me through 10+ plugged ducts, 2 milk blisters and a core needle breast biopsy (when nurses and doctors were giving me conflicting advice on when to pump and when it was ok to nurse again). I would’ve stopped nursing a lot earlier and felt horrendously more guilt-​ridden about everything if it weren’t for Ami. She was always available for the many, many questions I had for her whether it was via phone, text or email.
I can’t recommend her highly enough. She has a fabulous temperament, a great sense of humor and has a wealth of knowledge that expands beyond breastfeeding/​lactation and encompasses anything related to pregnancy, birthing and newborn care.
I’ve also attended her Mommy & Me courses at DayOne and she’s a great facilitator. She addresses that week’s topic but focuses most of the time checking in with moms and allowing us to ask questions about whatever is going on with us at the time.

Ami has helped me through two pregnancies now, both as my midwife and a lactation consultant. I feel so lucky to have had her wisdom and guidance throughout my pregnancy, but especially through two very challenging breastfeeding situations.
With my first born, Ami helped me nurse until my baby was 4 months old before I had to go to exclusively pumping. We didn’t know at the time that an autoimmune condition and my son’s tongue tie were going to make nursing so difficult. She made multiple home visits and made herself available for calls and texts any time of day or night.
With my second child, we had the benefit of Ami’s extra three years of training, researching, and learning (since the birth of my first) and she was a dynamo. She had researched my autoimmune condition, discussed it with other lactation consultants at conferences, and had an arsenal of knowledge and approaches to try with my second child. She noticed that my daughter also had lip and tongue tie and referred us to a fabulous dentist for a quick procedure. She continued to check in with me for weeks after the procedure. I’m happy to report that I’m still nursing my 9 month old daughter today and I have Ami to thank for making it possible.

Our family will never forget the love and care from Ami that made breastfeeding such a demystified and pleasurable experience for my first baby and me. A confident and educated start to nursing has provided us with an over 2.5 years of breastfeeding and bonding. This was my dream come true: to be able to truly nourish, bond, and be skin to skin with my child. Thank you, Ami!

When my daughter was born, my milk supply was low and her pediatrician said on a Friday that if she didn’t start gaining weight by Monday we’d have to put her on formula. Ami came over later that day, and every day that weekend, and coached me through getting my supply up. Nursing and pumping around the clock wasn’t easy, and I couldn’t have done it without Ami’s support. She’s incredibly knowledgeable and supportive in the most nurturing way.

I have not used Ami as a LC, but I have participated in several mother’s groups led by her. She is so knowledgable and has great insight into all breastfeeding issues, as well as everything else that comes up as a new mother! She has not only helped me with my breastfeeding, but has been very helpful with guiding me through infant sleep issues and more.

Ami is amazing. When my first child was born, we had some complications and breastfeeding didn’t come as easily to me and my daughter, as I had hoped. I ended up having to use a nipple shield for some time and during that time my milk supply dropped which caused me to stress out which in turn made the milk supply even lower. Ami helped me get out of my funk, bring back my confidence as a mother, get rid of the nipple shield and bring my milk supply way up, I was actually leaking through my breast pads! She knows her stuff and she is a pleasure to work with. I cannot recommend her enough as a LC.

I had the worlds worst mastitis and Ami helped me get back on my feet, get my supply back, and loose the shield. All of this done with such ease. Ami, we cannot thank you enough!!!

Ami saved us.
Partner was having a lot painful issues. She was crying her eyes out because of the pains. I was referred to Ami by another LC and she came later that day. VERY timely.
She was VERY patient, VERY insightful and def worth every bit of time /​money. VERY gentle with my partner and baby. Gave us so much insight. VERY professional.
I def would recommend Ami to anyone out there with a newborn.
We felt VERY blessed to have her in our home.
WE’RE VERY HAPPY!
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