Game changer! Christine helped make breastfeeding a breeze for me! She is very efficient in her communication style and provides a wealth of information and theory to back up her recommendations. She's also extremely responsive via text. Highly recommend booking an in home consultation with her even though it's not covered by insurance. Thank you Christine!! read more

Christine is phenomenal! She was a lifesaver when we were having latch issues with our daughter. I walked into the office crying, panicked and worried and she was so comforting, kind and helpful. She is incredibly knowledgeable, explains things in a very clear and informative way and really helped us. We were able to identify the latch challenges, she showed us the proper techniques and we started to make progress even within that same day. In addition to her incredible knowledge, she is empathetic, kind and caring. She checked in with us multiple times after our session to make sure things were going ok and continued to give tips and support. She is a gem and a lifesaver!!! read more

Christine is the sole reason I can exclusively BF my baby! I met Christine when my baby was 3 weeks old, after spending time in the NICU and having challenges BFing (already supplementing with formula). She's been the absolute best resource and support helping me navigate BFing and finding options that work for me and my family. She's been great at our in-person appointments - very patient and supportive, answering all of my questions and proving guidance. She's also very attentive and responsive, checking in on me regularly through calls and texts. My infant is now 7 weeks old and gaining more than an oz a week solely BFing. This has been a huge accomplishment given I wasn't able to BF my daughter and had a rocky start w my infant son. I can't say enough good things about Christine!! If you need lactation support- I would 100% recommend. My only regret was not meeting her sooner! read more

Christine saved my breastfeeding journey. And I don't mean that lightly. I showed up to her office 2 days after being discharged. I was ready to give up after a traumatic delivery and NICU stay for baby, my BF journey mostly involved crying at every feed, terrible latch, and cracked nipples. Within 15 minutes Christine fixed baby girl's latch and I'll never forget when she said "now it's time to heal mama, in more ways than just the nipples." She is compassionate, empathetic, clear with her guidance, and really, deeply cares. Christine not only helps you during the appointment but is constantly checking in via text, willing to hop on a phone call, and continues her care far beyond the office (as a FTM i had a LOT of questions and she was always there to answer). She's so committed to being there for you through the entire BF journey to ensure you're supported and cared for. The LCs in the hospital were great but so focused on baby. Christine was honestly the first medical professional to see ME and my struggle. I can never repay her for that kindness! read more

Christine is the best. I can't thank her enough for giving me the confidence I needed to breastfeeding. She was recommended by our pediatrician and so glad I met with her. I was struggling with my baby latching and with one session with Christine I was able to leave with the resources I need to be successful on my own. She also sent an email follow up that was extremely helpful. Before meeting her I was half breastfeeding with a nipple shield and half bottle feeding now I'm exclusively breastfeeding and I'm so happy. Christine really cares about you as a person and I felt comfortable telling her everything. She follows up by phone to check in and also super responsive on text. Again, I can't thank her enough for being the support I need through this difficult time with my newborn. read more

I'm so happy we found Christine! I was a first time mama struggling with our baby latching and had concerns after having a breast reduction in 2009 and what my supply and process would look like. After trying to BF for about 5 days after birth, it was really painful and mentally exhausting. Christine came to our home and provided instant problem solving, which was incredible. She knew exactly how to alleviate the pain and provided really great suggestions. She is so empathetic and open minded. I didn't feel any sort of reservation or judgement and as first time mamas, this is crucial. She truly just wants to help in any way she can and goes above and beyond to make sure you're doing okay mentally and physically and continues to check-in. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for some extra guidance. She is a wealth of knowledge and comfort in a time where mamas need it most. read more

Christine is the BEST!!! I started seeing her when my newborn baby was 10 days old and I had cracked, blistering nipples and I was crying with every feed. She was so kind and knowledgeable. Christine listened to all my concerns and created a care plan for me to heal my nipples. She called me and texted me to check up on me and my baby, answering all my questions. Christine is awesome at what she does. My son had a horrible diaper rash and reflux- Christine helped me connect with my doctor and showed me positions to feed that would help with reflux. I feel so grateful for Christine. I honestly don't know if I would still be breastfeeding if it wasn't for her help! read more

Christine was recommended by our pediatrician and I could not recommend her enough as well! As a first time mom, I appreciated her patience, guidance, and answering all of my questions. She took her time getting to know our baby, working through various challenges, and showing me different set ups. Best of all, she really cares. Christine made a point to follow up and make sure everything is going well beyond our appointment. read more

I am very thankful Christine has been there to help me through my second time breastfeeding! This journey has been so different than my first time and she has been there to help when challenges come up. From technique advice to product recommendations she has the best helpful tips. The in-person consultation I had with her in the first two weeks was Very helpful and helped solve some latch issues. She is also available through phone, text and email and always quick to respond! I can't recommend her highly enough! Without someone like Christine it is a mystery and very hard to navigate the breastfeeding world!! read more

I am so happy I found Christine! She was recommended to me by both my pediatrician and another mom in the area. Christine is so thorough and thoughtful and more than just a lactation consultant, but also became somewhat of a therapist for me through the whole journey. I initially was so nervous about breastfeeding and had trouble with latching. I had a really discouraging experience with the LC at the hospital I delivered at and was worried I wouldn't be able to breastfeed. Christine helped me through the first few weeks - building my confidence and also guiding me with tips and tricks to improve my latch and help my milk come in. She also followed up with me often via text and phone and sent videos to also help me outside of our scheduled appts. Knowing my son had somewhat of a traumatic birth, she also thought outside of the box on ways to improve the latch. I'm now exclusively breastfeeding thanks to her and can't believe I have so much confidence doing something I wasn't sure I'd be able to do a few months ago. I highly recommend Christine and can't thank her enough for all of her help! read more

I am so grateful for Christine's help and consultations and highly recommend her ... as a first time mom, I had so many questions and concerns. Christine was so patient, responsive, and realistic. I was not producing enough and supplementing LO with formula. Christine helped me increase my supply and now I am freezing milk! :) My LO was early and did not latch well ... we were also able to get her to latch. I have gone from formula/bottle to fully breast milk fed baby and now able to breastfeed!!! :) read more

I am so happy I decided to reach out to Christine early on through my pediatricians office Lamorinda Pediatrics. She has been a total lifesaver ! She provides really thoughtful and detailed advice no matter where you are in your breastfeeding journey. She made herself available for in person consultations so she could see exactly what was going on. With a rough start, struggles with low supply and some medical issues, Christine was there as an absolutely invaluable resource. She is knowledgeable, kind and compassionate - I can not recommend her highly enough. More than once she has proactively reached out to check in with me. Her counseling and recommendations have always been spot on and I really could not have gotten through those first few weeks without her ! She is super responsive with any questions. Do yourself a favor and get breastfeeding support by reaching out to Christine. read more

Highly recommend using Christine for all things lactation! Even after our initial lactation consultation every issue that's come up Christine has been there for me. I now love breastfeeding my baby boy and I genuinely don't think I'd still be breastfeeding without her support. She's the best. read more

Christine is amazing!!! I was connected to her through my pediatrician after having my baby at 34 weeks and her spending some time in the NICU. Christine really helped me to not feel alone in the early postpartum period and has always been available and more than gracious with her time. She goes above and beyond to be sure you're getting all the help you can and truly cares about her patients. I highly recommend her for anyone struggling with breastfeeding, pumping, or lactation concerns! read more

Sharing a quick update! I successfully breastfed for 1 year with a mix of pumping and nursing. I definitely would not have been able to meet this personal goal without Christine's help. I used her advice long after our consultations and knew I could reach out if needed. I am grateful for her support, patience and guidance when I felt so uncertain about how to help my baby and myself. I still highly recommend! read more

my breast feeding Journey has been a roller coster to say the least but if it wasn't for Christine I don't know if I'd still be breastfeeding currently. Every single problem I encountered she always had a solution to help/fix it. I can't think of one thing she couldn't answer for me or give me advice for, over all she's a wonderful person and easy to talk to. I appreciate everything she's done for me and my baby through our breastfeeding journey! read more

This glowing review is overdue. I'm so grateful for all of Christine's help. She saw me right after the birth of my daughter, and made many follow-up calls and texts to me after our initial consultation. Her expertise and support were invaluable. I'm busy with a baby, or I'd go into more detail about how soothing and knowledgeable she is. Both my husband and I are so grateful that our pediatrician, Dr. Min, at Lamorinda Pediatrics referred us to her. read more

Christine was a lifesaver during my breastfeeding journey and I wish I had reached out to her soon. She's super personable, compassionate and knowledgeable! It was so helpful that she was always there for me and responsive. I definitely recommend and can't thank her enough! read more

Christine is amazing!! My breastfeeding journey got off to a very rocky start after having a baby that dropped too much weight and having to constantly pump and supplement with formula. I met with a few other lactation consultants during my hospital stay post C section and left completely confused and overwhelmed. I did not know how to transition to just breastfeeding in a way that kept my baby's weight on the right track and felt comfortable for me mentally. I started working with Christine and it was the best decision I could've made. She not only had my baby's best interest in mind but made me feel completely supported as a new mom. She was always available to answer questions even outside of our appointments and helped me gain confidence in breastfeeding in a matter of days. My only regret is not working with only her from day one! read more

Christine was a joy to work in something that can be a challenging experience for a woman, both mentally and physically. She made herself available to meet with us immediately after coming home from the hospital. Outside of scheduled meetings, she regularly would check in with us and give guidance over the phone. She was very knowledgeable and thoughtful in her recommendations. We gained a lot of guidance from her that went beyond what we expected from a lactation consultant and would highly recommend her. read more

I had a great experience with Christine. She was warm, attentive, thorough, very easy to talk to and calm while we were freaking out. She came to our house, observed a feeding (attempt), listened to everyone and everyone's concerns, and helped a lot. We asked for Christine's help several times - first when I got mastitis, when my daughter was 3 weeks, then when she wasn't gaining weight a few weeks later (Christine diagnosed GERD, pedi confirmed), another time when I needed to get some reassurance about what we were doing (Christine reassured and gave tons of handy tips), a time when I had (or thought I had) yeast. And I thought breastfeeding would just kinda work out on its own. Two of those times she came to our house, and another time we came to the office. For the rest. we emailed and spoke on the phone. I've been most impressed by her follow -through - she continues to check up on you until you convince her that you're okay. She makes time if ever you have more questions, and really takes the time to talk to you until you feel your issues are resolved. She now has an office with Dr. Simons' and has started a weekly new mom's group that she runs in there. Because, she said "all my moms are so wonderful, they should benefit from hearing each other's concerns." read more

I had a wonderful experience with Christine and highly recommend her for lactation consulting services. Christine never put pressure on me, understood my goals and supported me through the process. I wasn't able to get my daughter to latch initially but Christine did her magic. She followed up with me after our visits with great advice and made me feel so comfortable. Christine is so passionate about her work and genuinely cares about her patients. I highly recommend Christine - her experience and professionalism makes all the difference. read more

My husband and I strongly recommend Christine if you're seeking support, encouragement, and expert guidance for your breastfeeding journey. We partnered with Christine to effectively address milk supply and weight gain issues we experienced with our son during his first few weeks of life. As new parents, Christine offered invaluable suggestions and best practices and was with us every step of the way as we implemented them and monitored results. Her friendly demeanor, listening skills, and respectful approach to this sensitive aspect of parenting stood out to us. Christine prioritized our multiple in-person consultations and flexed to accommodate our schedule. In addition, she was incredibly responsive to our follow-up questions/updates and consistently checked in on our progress via phone and text. My husband and I felt like we had a true partner in Christine, someone with the best interest of our baby in mind but not afraid to deliver difficult feedback/suggestions in a positive, productive manner. We looked forward to each consultation with Christine because we knew we would leave it more educated and confident about our breastfeeding journey. Christine is knowledgeable, compassionate, and effective. She really cares and it shows in how she conducts her work and interacts with her clients. Thank you Christine for everything you did for us! For those looking for a lactation consultant, my husband and I strongly recommend Christine. read more

I just can't express my gratitude enough for Christine - she is absolutely wonderful! My milk supply took awhile to come in and my newborn lost too much weight after coming home from the hospital so we had to supplement. We began seeing Christine after our pediatrician recommended her to us. I was in her office crying, EXHAUSTED and feeling so defeated. She gave me so much insight, helped with baby's latch, wrote up multiple breastfeeding plans for us, and showed so much kindness and compassion to a very sleep deprived, hormonal new mama. She cares so much about what she does and it shows. She would text me and check in, and was available by phone, text and email any time I had a question. I was feeling so defeated one day and I called her and my sleep deprived mind didn't even realize it was 7pm on a Friday! She answered and took time to talk to me. She helped me through the biggest hurdle of new mama hood and I am forever grateful. Thank you SO much, Christine. read more

I don't think I would have made it through the first 6weeks of breastfeeding if it wasn't for Christine. Each appointment we had with her she would take her time and really cared for both baby and myself. As our newborn grew and new questions came up, she was always available and prompt to respond. She listened and helped us work through each situation with so much care, knowledge, and experience. read more

Christine was the best investment i have made in the first weeks of my son's life. I was so confused by different information that is out there. Parents, grandparents, books, friends...I just wanted to know if my little boy was doing good. And i didn't know how to find that out. I had some blocked ducts and i just was not confident that breastfeeding was working. When i called Christine, she provided me with a lot of information before i even hired her. This to me meant that she really wanted to help people and spread her knowledge. I ended up hiring her even though the cost seemed high. And the few hours that she spent with us were so precious. She was able to tell me that my son was actually eating very well. And we practiced different positions for breastfeeding. She made corrections to what i was doing in a very soft manner. She made suggestions about other things too, like different ways to hold the baby. She also pushed me out the door for the first stroller walk with my son, which both of us i think badly needed. Even after she left, she would check in often by email or phone to make sure things were still going good. She is definitely worth every penny! read more

Christine is amazing! I was referred to Christine by my pediatrician and am so happy we were put in touch. Unfortunately due to covid we were only able to meet virtually but I was super impressed by how helpful Christine was during our multiple FaceTime sessions. It was so nice having an expert to connect with during the early weeks of attempting breastfeeding and all of Christine's suggestions have been incredibly helpful. Christine has been available whenever I have had a question and I absolutely love that she is willing to communicate via text. I cannot recommend Christine enough and am so grateful for all her help thus far! read more

Christine saved our breastfeeding journey just in the nick of time! I was one day away from giving up on nursing with my then 5 week old son because of a painful latch and poor milk transfer. Christine came to my home and brought her own professional baby scale to assist with the session. I immediately felt at ease with her, even as a stranger in my home during a pandemic. She wore a mask and washed her hands first thing. After having us demonstrate our typical nursing session and confirming we weren't getting adequate transfer, she made some suggestions on position and ensuring a better latch and we suddenly had excellent transfer! She was genuinely excited in our success, didn't rush the process, and takes a very personalized approach. It's very obvious that she loves what she does and wants to see you succeed! She was very available after our consultation by text for questions. She even amazingly offered some advice on the phone before any scheduled in home visit or payment, especially appreciated given the time sensitivity of lactation problems. We've now been exclusively nursing for 6 weeks. I highly recommend Christine and am so grateful for her care! read more

I am so happy to have found Christine! As a new first time mom, I had so many questions, and Christine was extremely helpful. She was quick to respond regarding scheduling our FaceTime calls, and responded very quickly to text messages, and emails. She had excellent follow up and tons of helpful information about what products would be the most beneficial for my use. Christine helped me feel so much more comfortable with my newborn, and I would definitely recommend her! read more

Can't say enough good things about Christine! As a first time mom, breastfeeding, pumping etc was the most surprisingly difficult part that no one adequately prepares you for. With a preterm baby, we had trouble latching and were exclusively pumping initially. Christine was an invaluable teacher and resource over the first few months of our sons life, ultimately getting us to be able to breastfeed without relying on a nipple shield or pump. She has the most amazing bedside manor and puts you at ease right away. During such a difficult and sometimes isolating part of parenthood, she's kind, calm, intelligent, and ultimately just wants to help you reach your own feeding goals, whatever those may be. She was always reachable and responsive, which was so comforting and helpful when random questions came up. We definitely wouldn't have made it this far without Christine's expertise and support! If & when we have baby #2, I know who to call! read more

Christine is amazing! I got connected with her right after the birth of our first daughter (who is now three weeks old) and saw Christine when our daughter was just 1 week old and we were having latch issues after leaving the hospital. Christine was incredibly responsive (called me back right away on a Friday night and spoke with me for 45 min before we even had our appointment). At our appointment, she was a great listener and had such a calming and positive demeanor. After getting home from the hospital we were incredibly sleep deprived but Christine took thorough notes of everything from our session and sent them to me, and also was so helpful in my questions about pumping and showed me how to use all of our new equipment! Since our appointment, Christine has been an incredible resource and always available by text or phone to answer any questions. As a first time mom it's so great to feel like I have someone who is on my side cheering me on and readily available to help. Thank you, Christine, for helping to successfully help our baby's latch issues and being an incredible resource on this motherhood journey! read more

Christine is so professional and passionate about what she does, I only wish I had her services for all three of my babies. Breastfeeding is different for everyone and no two babies are alike! With my third she came to the hospital as my son was latching but my boobs were showing signs of distress. The nurses and lactation consultants at the hospital did not take the time that Christine did in watching us latch and doing a thorough examination of baby and mom. My son while latching was not getting his tongue out over his gum so he was essentially gumming on my nipples and not getting adequate milk, which made him even more voracious at feeding time. Christine took the time to assess, problem solve and teach us strategies to overcome this issue in an efficient manner. We are still nursing 17 months later and I know should any problems develop she is just a phone call away. She writes everything down and has the most impeccable follow up as she truly cares not only about the baby (and that the baby is having good feeds) but also about the mom and transition of the rest of the family. She is easy to speak with, listens well and truly knows her stuff. read more

Who ever knew that breastfeeding could be such a challenge!! Thankfully I had Christine Labriola to hold my hand and coach me through. Christine is simply wonderful, caring and extremely knowledgeable. She really listens to what your issues are and prescribes fact-based solutions. There really is a science to breast feeding, and milk production etc! If you are suffering in anyway give Christine a call and she will help you through. Breastfeeding is so valuable in many different ways to your child and if you can carry it on for as long as possible then your little one can only benefit. There were a couple of times in my own experience that I wanted to give up, but by seeking Christine's help I was able to carry on. My son is now 4 and half months and doing great. I originally thought I would try and breastfeed for 6 months, but now I am hoping to make it to a year. I know this just wouldn't have been possible without Christine's care, support and boundless knowledge on the subject. read more

When our daughter lost too much weight during her first week of life, it was a very traumatic experience. Coupled with the exhaustion and anxiety of being a new mom, I was ready to give up on breastfeeding many times during the early weeks. I thought I would never have enough milk to nourish my baby. Our pediatrician recommended that we contact Christine for guidance. She came to our home and worked with me on my breastfeeding technique. She also helped us put together a feeding plan to get my daughter's weight back up and my daughter bounced right back (and then some) in a few days. Since then, she has been gaining steadily. Christine has been there for us for all of the follow-up questions that have come up in the past few months. Christine's calm demeanor and positive attitude really gave me the confidence that I needed at a very challenging time. read more

I'm posting this review because I'm sure other new moms could use the help of a great lactation consultant. We were referred to Christine by our pediatrician when our newborn lost too much weight because she wasn't nursing properly due to an issue with latching on. Christine is amazing--very passionate about her work and truly cares about helping babies and their families. She has a very calm, positive and reassuring deameanor. She came to our house which made a distressing situation so much more comfortable. Christine weighed our baby before and after to guage her milk intake, observed me attempting to nurse the baby, showed me how to get the baby in the proper position and how to get her to latch on, provided us with a specific action plan in writing (very helpful when you are a new parent and suffering from a lack of sleep!) and answered all of our questions thoroughly. She also made it a point to follow-up with us to see how we were progressing and provided additional instructions and reassurance. We are so grateful to have found Christine so that we didn't have to give up on breastfeeding and miss out on all of its benefits! read more

Christine is truly the best tool you can add to your parenting toolbox. Line her up before you ever have the baby and you will be in the best hands ever! She is truly passionate about helping parents feed their babies and extremely knowledgeable; she has an answer for everything! I had Christine help me with my second child because feeding had been so stressful with my first. She actually came to the hospital the day my child was born to make sure she was latching ok and gave me several tips with how to help her not lose too much weight the first few days. She was an incredible resource when I had engorgement issues and later on helping me time when to pump to decrease (engorgement pain) or increase supply. Breastfeeding my second child was still challenging, but Christine was so incredibly helpful, answering phone calls and even coming to my house, that it made the whole experience so much more enjoyable. I wouldn't hesitate to use her again if I were to have another child! read more