I attribute my success in breast-feeding entirely to Janae. I hired her for a prenatal consultation…read morewhere she taught me how to hand Express colostrum to the point where I had collected ample before my baby was born five days later. Additionally, I hired her for a postpartum visit, where she helped alleviate engorgement in my breast. I would have paid triple for her advice and her guidance for-feeding. She completely changed the game for me and my son. I am no longer inflamed, the engorgement in my breast is manageable with her massage techniques, and my positioning, while breast-feeding allows for my baby to maximize eating. She is worth her weight and gold and is a complete godsend. I would highly recommend her for anyone who is pregnant or recently postpartum because she will completely change your life for the better.

I'm incredibly grateful for Janae! My baby was losing weight, so the pediatrician recommended…read moretriple feeding to help with weight gain and address concerns about my low milk supply and my baby's feeding efficiency. After a month, we saw no change. Switching to exclusive formula feeding seemed like the only sustainable option, but I was heartbroken at the thought of giving up breastfeeding. A lactation consultant from my breastfeeding support group strongly recommended Janae as a last try. She was able to come over the very next day and helped us create a new plan to increase my supply and gradually reduce bottle feeding. Throughout the process, Janae was always available over text. She offered practical guidance on how to move toward our goals and emotional support that helped me trust the process. Before meeting Janae, I truly felt like there was no hope for my breastfeeding journey. After a month of hard work and her constant support, I'm thrilled to share that my baby had his first full day of exclusive breastfeeding yesterday!

Juliana was a major help during a very vulnerable time. I booked multiple at-home lactation…read moreconsultations when I was freshly postpartum, and she provided personalized and thorough after-visit reports to support my breastfeeding journey. I was dealing with blood blisters, a poor latch, doubts and fears about supply, and a baby that was temporarily not gaining enough weight. As a first-time mom, it was extremely stressful, and there were many tears. However, Juliana's visits always left me feeling more informed, reassured, and capable. We also did a weighted feed during every visit, which confirmed that my baby was indeed getting enough to eat. I still remember the relief I felt when I learned that. Juliana is a big reason why I decided to stay the course with breastfeeding. (Thank goodness, because now I LOVE it.) My insurance covered the cost of the visits, so I just paid the $60 travel fee. I also attended her breastfeeding class with my husband before giving birth. This was super helpful, but I recommend taking the class within 1 month of your due date. We took it a bit too early in my pregnancy, and forgot a couple things by the time I gave birth. Overall, I would highly recommend booking a lactation consultation with Juliana if you're in need of support!

My husband and I visited Babies in Bloom in Vista, California while trying to figure out what…read morestroller and car seat would be best for our first baby--and wow, we are so glad we did! From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with such warmth and kindness. The staff was incredibly knowledgeable and genuinely helpful, not pushy at all. They patiently answered all of our (many!) questions and helped us compare different stroller options based on our lifestyle and needs. We left feeling confident in our decision, which is such a huge relief as first-time parents! The store itself is absolutely adorable--full of the cutest baby items you can imagine, from thoughtful gifts and baby clothes to nursery must-haves. You can tell everything is curated with care. It has that perfect boutique vibe without being overwhelming or overpriced. Babies in Bloom is a true gem for anyone preparing to welcome a little one. We left not only knowing what stroller we want, but with a big smile on our faces. Highly, highly recommend!

After having so many frustrations with breastfeeding, I knew I needed to get professionals…read moreinvolved. Upon my search for a lactation consultant via Yelp, I was really hopeful that Ms. Sara accepted Tricare, and low and behold she does! I checked one day for availability and realized the next day that she fills up fast! What I have to say is if you have any breastfeeding needs, then MAKE YOUR APPT ASAP WITH SARA. She has an extensive pre-visit form which gives her an idea of what we are looking for. I had issues with latching & my pump supply, and she provided coaching, encouragement & hands on assistance at the very first visit. She is educated, relatable, fun & just an absolute delight. It feels so nice to have someone like her to come to my house when I was feeling so hopeless and lost about my breastfeeding needs. As a new mother, having someone like her is a god send. I had nothing but smiles when my baby latched. For Sara, it was like leading a moth to a flame. She also provides follow up documentation that details what we went over, any resources related to breastfeeding (apparel, creams, etc) and her # for any follow up questions. I am so thankful to have met such a wonderful person, and am positive she will help so many others w/ their needs. Thank you Sara!

I'm a new dad, and I am so thankful that my wife called you for lactation services. I went with…read moreher to another lactation consultant who made us feel terrible and essentially told us that there was no hope for our son to be breastfed. You not only came to our home and worked with my wife, you provided a plan and guidance that was so desperately needed. You showed her the exercises to give our son, and different techniques. I am proud to say that our son is 100% breastfed, and is very happy and healthy. I cannot thank you enough for the peace that has come from your services.

Having the best experience with Crystal! She's been so informative, calmed all our nerves and…read moregiven me the best no nonsense, easy to apply advice! It really feels catered to our family, and not just a one size fits all approach. We've opted for in home visits and she's left us feeling so positive and hopeful every time. Worth every penny already! Not to mention the free workshop I took prenatally. Jaren was so generous with her time and knowledge. I will definitely recommend this to anyone wanting to breastfeed!

After 4 months of seeing multiple lactation consultants, hours on google, nipple shields, gas…read moredrops, and lots of "what is wrong with my baby" moments I met Jaren. I attended her lactation support meeting when my baby was 4 months old as my last effort and within a few weeks she identified the issue (tongue tie), my baby got the procedure done and went from exclusively pumping the first 4 months to exclusively breastfeeding. It's a Christmas miracle! There were a lot of old school doctors and lactation consultants that told me "it's bottle preference", "it's just her personality", "just save yourself the pain and stop". My baby actually physically couldn't eat! Jaren was observant, kind, patient, and professional with lots of great tips. I would recommend full crcl and Jaren to any frustrated momma!

Cindy is absolutely incredible!!! We feel so lucky to have connected with her seven months ago. Our…read moretwo and a half year old twins were born at 26 weeks and had various developmental delays. Before we started seeing Cindy, they were barely talking. In the last seven months, they have gone from saying a few words to talking constantly and showing true engagement with the world around them! In addition, she has helped them develop new gross and fine motor skills, an understanding of imaginary play, and new social and cognitive skills. Our boys absolutely love their time with Miss Cindy! She always makes sure they are comfortable when introducing new activities and skills so they can approach it with a sense of confidence that allows them to be successful. She is a wonderful resource for information related to delays, behavioral modification, and normal parenting issues. We are going to miss her so much when we start preschool this fall! I can't recommend Cindy enough- she is truly amazing!!

Cindy has been an amazing resource for me as a mom and partner with my kids. She has a specialty…read moreworking with infants but has also helped three of my four kids until they turn 3. She is so knowledgeable, engaging with the children and helps really hone into what each child needs. I recommend her whole heartedly for anyone with a little one needling extra support for language, motor skill development, feeding and any other early childhood development needs. Wonderful woman and fantastic expert.

To say that investing in a doula was a good idea would be the understatement of a lifetime. My wife…read moreand I heard about this magical concept as if it were a fairytale idea out of our reach, a luxury item in no way meant for us. That was until we met Kathryn and One Moon Doula. They showed us how we could achieve the dream goals we had for those first precious weeks while also honoring our modest budget. Not knowing what to expect, as this was our first child, we did understand that having someone with us would change everything. We were quickly linked with a few doula interviews and fell in love with one of them. Our schedules aligned and boy did it ever change our lives. I can't imagine not having our doula there for those critical nights of transitioning into parenthood, while making space for healing and recovery. We both slept more than we ever thought possible, while our son was cared for better than we could have imagined, AND we learned so much to build a foundation of comfort and confidence moving forward. No family member or friend would have been able to step in the same way. If you have nothing else on your registry other than a fund for this...do just that. It will change your whole early parenting experience for the better. Thank you to One Moon Doula and their network of Angels.

Lindsey was a blessing. She was more than I could have asked for. I don't have family nearby to…read morehelp so I looked into doula services. She made me so comfortable with her caring for my newborn, which is very hard to let someone else do. She was very easy to get along with and offered tips and advice that were so helpful to me, even as a second time mom. She made it so I could get good sleep and be ready for the next day with the baby and my oldest, refreshed. Thank you!! I am forever grateful. :)

Leilani truly saved my breastfeeding journey. As a first-time mom to premature twins, I was ready…read moreto quit breastfeeding and pumping, but finding her was a game changer. She helped me with ultrasound therapy, correctly sized my flanges after multiple hospital lactation consultants got it wrong, and supported me through countless breastfeeding and pumping challenges. As an IBCLC, her expertise is incredible, and there really is a difference. Her online videos and resources have also been invaluable. Because of her support, I've been able to continue providing breast milk for my twins far longer than I thought possible. I am so grateful and highly recommend her to any breastfeeding or pumping mom.

Leilani is very responsive and helpful navigating the challenges of breastfeeding and postpartum in…read moregeneral. She is quick to respond and makes you feel very comfortable in her sessions.

I highly recommend Julie! I saw her with my son and she was excellent and saved my breastfeeding…read morejourney. I knew i had to see her again after my daughter was born. She is so knowledgeable when it comes to breastfeeding and has the best advice and tips on positions and excercises to help baby latch better. She is also very skilled at assessing oral ties, but is not pushy in any way to get them released. If you do decide to release a tie, she has a list of people she recommends who are all great too. The support she gives is amazing. she is always so calm and kind and truly cares about helping you. It makes you feel really comfortable. Breastfeeding is not easy but having Julie is a godsend!!

I cannot rave enough about Julie's expertise and kindness! I went in with mastitis and she helped…read moreme to cure it without antibiotics and without an emergency on my hands. She also educated me on flanges and I was using the wrong one thinking I knew everything as this was my second breastfeeding journey. She was beyond kind and took so much time with me to really assess and help me along in my breastfeeding journey! I was so thankful to have this help and now an amazing lactation provider! Every breastfeeding woman should have a Julie in their life!

Interactions with Dara feel like a warm hug. She provided my husband and I with emotional support…read morethroughout my pregnancy, from my first trimester through our first weeks at home with our newborn daughter. Dara is not only thoroughly informed on the most up-to-date medical evidence for pregnancy through postpartum (including lactation support), she is also deeply committed to helping mamas and their partners feel respected and cared for. Dara, during her initial visit to our home, taught my husband and I three simple pregnancy exercises we could do daily to help position baby and open up my pelvis. She also connected us with many amazing resources; thanks to her extensive list of local classes and contacts, I was able to take some helpful infant-safety courses through a local organization and visit a wonderful pelvic-floor therapist to help me prepare for labor and postpartum recovery. Throughout my pregnancy, I had a lot of questions about different tests and procedures, such as the gestational diabetes test. Dara helped me mentally and physically prepare for every test and procedure that came up during my pregnancy. She also gave me a really thorough understanding of what to expect during my postpartum experience, which my obstetrician and nurses didn't even touch on at all until we were already recovering in the hospital with our newborn. Additionally, Dara's advice and support was really invaluable as I was first coming up with my birth plan and deciding what was important to my husband and I when it came to decisions surrounding labor and delivery. She took my suggestions and drafted a simple and clear birth plan I could take with me to the hospital. She works closely with the doctors, nurses and midwives at the local hospitals and birth centers and was able to help me express my desires for a low-intervention birth in a way that was respectful and to the point. When my birth plan needed to change partway through my labor at the hospital, Dara supported me through those changes and helped me feel positive about my birth experience even though it wasn't how I initially envisioned. Dara really came to feel like family, and my husband and I feel honored to know her and so grateful that she is a part of our daughter's birth story.

Dara is an absolute angel. She's knowledgeable, sweet, helpful, and meets you where you are at. I…read morehad an oversupply and overactive let down AND my baby had a shallow latch. Dara helped with all of these circumstances and made me feel so comfortable. She showed me different feeding positions that specifically would help my baby. My baby is over four months now and he has never had to take any formula Because of her guidance and expertise I am a confident breastfeeding mama ! Thankyou Dara!!

I delivered my daughter via c section causing a delay in breaks milk production. She was born with…read morea tongue tie, which made latching difficult. Heidi was very helpful in providing education and direction on how c sections impact delays in breast milk production. You can tell she really cares and feels passionately about what she does. Also, an incredible wealth of knowledge and strong working relationships with pediatricians.

My husband and I came home from the hospital overwhelmed due to our newborn not latching. We were…read morerecommended by our hospital's lactation consultant to use them and they were very responsive! Valentina instantly reached out to us and was able to see us the next morning (I texted her asking if she could make it at midnight that night). She was extremely helpful, patient and knowledgable. She was also very kind and respectful of our wishes. She put us on a plan and so far it seems to be working! She took a lot of weight off our shoulders and we couldn't be happier with the outcome.