About a week after I left the hospital and started having trouble with patch and I ended up bottle…read morefeeding. I read an implemented every single trick I heard online and nothing helped. In just one session with Jennifer we were exclusively breastfeeding and he was gaining about a pound a week. The problem was resolved in one session but I'm glad I ended up buying a package of 3. It was nice to have her come and follow up a few times just to keep checking his weight and help with changes that came up- we were having a harder time with one side than the other. So she helped me figure out ways to make it more comfortable. She was also full of great referrals and other tools that were helpful postpartum I highly recommend. I wish I would have booked her before I gave birth to come meet me at the hospital. I delivered at Hoag and surprisingly they didn't have any lactation support after delivery

Jennifer is very helpful!! I couldn't get my baby to latch for the first week and I desperately…read moreneed help. I found Jennifer through yelp and she is responsive. She came over to our house and provided instruction that resolved the latching problem in one session. She also provided a lot of helpful resources. I greatly appreciate her help and would definitely recommend her to anyone that needs lactation support.

Having been a newport NMS alumni for the newborn, infant and rising toddler classes, I was hesitant…read moreto sign up at the new los Al studio for the second time moms class. Since the studio is so close and this was an opportunity to extend my new mom network, I pre-registered for the second time mom class while I was pregnant. I was assigned to a class with Julie as the instructor whom I just adored from the moment I met her. She was such a warm smiling presence to come to for 8 consecutive weeks. The topics spanned different things like pelvic floor, infant PT, 2 different mental health therapists, a parent coach to help with the transition from 1 to 2. We had a small group of 7 moms and were able to meet up a couple times during our class series. I enjoyed my experience at the los Al location and the parking was certainly much less stressful than in newport. Iykyk.

This review is specific to Bumps amd Bagels event. While the seminar offered useful information, it…read moreseemed to be geared primarily toward first-time moms. After the sessions, participants were grouped by due date, and every mom in my group was a first-time parent. Rather than feeling welcomed, I found myself standing outside the circle while the others talked and shared their experiences. I felt excluded and never truly included in the group discussion, so I left early. During the Q&A, I attempted to ask a question, but the speaker talked over me before I could finish, which made me feel dismissed. Overall, I left feeling that the experience was not very welcoming or inclusive for moms whose experiences differed from the majority of the group. I would recommend that second-time moms interested in New Mom School services skip the Bumps & Bagels event and book directly, keeping in mind you won't receive the $50 discount, or consider seeking group support elsewhere. Alternatively, I encourage New Mom School to consider offering a Bumps & Bagels event specifically for second-time (or experienced) moms. Having a space where parents with similar experiences can connect and share would make an introduction to the program feel much more inclusive and valuable for families beyond their first pregnancy.

Sandra is amazing, she really has helped me with learning how to breastfeed my newborn when we got…read morehome from the hospital. She's very responsive and follows up, which I greatly appreciate as a first time mom

Prifessional soooo educated really cares for bith oarent and child. A true value dont waste time…read morewith anyonecekse. Shes so infirmative and take oersonal care for all your needs. A great resource and she works with all level of needs. Dont get dicouraged moms and dads...GET SANDRA TODAY DONT WAIT.

Pretty annoyed that I requested an appt through their website twice. The first one cancelled the…read moreday before & the second request I put in, no one showed up, called to confirm/deny. Waste of time scheduling through their website & awful communication. Don't recommend especially if you are in quick need of help!

Everyone wants what is best for their baby and nursing is something that most parents desire for…read morehealth and emotional bonding reasons. Sadly, it doesn't always come naturally and learning how to do it can cause a lot of feelings of inadequacy and frustration for a first time mom. After being removed to the hospital from our birthing center and a 37 hour labor, I was exhausted and shaken up to say the least. My experience with the lactation consultant at Hoag did not make this any better, as she told me my baby didn't latch and that I would likely need to use formula. This both scared me and broke my heart. So, my husband started seeking out a lactation consultant on Google and fate led us to Reka - thank God!!!!! Reka was at our home the same day. When we welcomed her in, I felt completely comfortable with her. She was so professional and warm and seemed to be confident that we would be able to get on track with nursing. She was right! Unfortunately, my milk didn't come in fast enough to keep my baby satisfied right away and we had some rough days and nights for the first three days. Reka was by our side every singe step of the way making sure that my baby was fine and that we were doing everything we could to ensure that my milk would come in shortly. Reka went above and beyond for us. When my pump seemed to be spilling milk from the bottom of the flange, Reka sought out new flanges and even borrowed a pump from her friends collection to see if that would help. She got us a bag of lactation tea from an herbalist friend of hers and dropped these things off to our home! She was available by text and was always super responsive when we ran into nursing issues. On day 4, my milk came in. Because Reka had already showed me and my baby how to master positioning and latch, my baby nursed like a pro right away! It honestly felt like we had never had a problem with nursing at all. If you are having any nursing issues at all, Reka is the answer!!! I highly recommend her. She is a true professional who has so much wisdom, love and compassion. Thank you Reka!! I am so grateful that we can have a healthy, breast fed baby!!!

I can only base this off of an initial consultation, but I had an excellent first experience with…read morethe Breastfeeding Center of OC! I met with Frida, and she was truly so helpful and supportive. She gave me her full attention during the consultation and was not only informative, but also very real and authentic. She gave me some helpful insight into how the breastfeeding process typically goes and also provided some hands on teaching moments to help me feel more prepared. Prior to visiting the BF Center, I'd taken a couple of breastfeeding courses online; but there is something about meeting with someone 1:1 (especially someone as kind and supportive as Frida) that really helped set my mind at ease. I'm looking forward to continuing to meet with her postpartum!

I just took the breastfeeding 101 course and it was truly amazing. I'm pretty type A and going into…read moremy first baby feeling blinded by not knowing much is a scary thing. I feel so much more prepared about even just one thing and it's so comforting. My husband was able to come as well and they even dedicated a part of the class to the dads and how important their role is. Sarah was the instructor for the course and she was so friendly and welcoming. She was really thorough, didn't make us feel rushed, and literally answered everyone's question with such thoroughness and care. I'm so happy we did this and will be back for sure! It's nice to know there's support even during/after.

I originally found Linda on Yelp and was looking to get a lactation consultant asap as I had just…read moregotten home from the hospital and my newborn was having trouble latching. Linda was able to come out asap and she very much helped me! We realized he did better on a nipple shield and have been using one the last two weeks. He's been getting stronger and able to breast feed no problem. During our first session, she was able to confirm that my insurance would cover a postpartum Doula. So I get 11 sessions through Kaiser, which has been wonderful! So Linda comes to my house once or twice a week to help me in my recovery and breast-feeding journey. It has been really nice to have the support and the help. She's really been great! We will be working on getting him off the nipple sheilds, hopefully in the next few weeks. But having the help at home has really been great as well as the lactation support. I would definitely recommend calling her and seeing if you were insurance will cover visits from her. Thanks Linda for all the help!

Linda was of great help in regard to my situation and was so quick setting up a meeting time…read more I highly recommend her expertise if you're looking for advice, guidance, and detailed work for your breastfeeding/lactation needs.

Chris is great...she really knows her stuff! She really made me feel comfortable and was able to…read morehelp me with some latch and let-down issues. She was able to identify the problem and offer some practical solutions (that worked!) at our very first visit. My son is 10 months old now and I am still BF. Thanks Chris!

From the owner: Christina Rodriguez RN, IBCLC is a nurse with over 15 years experience working with new mothers and…read morebabies. She is a Certified Lactation Educator/Counselor and a Certified Educator of 'The Happiest Baby' by Dr. Harvey Karp. She is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant and is qualified to provide expert care to breastfeeding mothers. Christina is available for home visits and teaches classes on newborn care and breastfeeding at Baby Awareness Studio. She also hosts a weekly breastfeeding clinic and support group on Saturday mornings at Baby Awareness Studio in collaboration with other local lactation consultants. Lactation services (including classes) are covered by most health insurance and Christina will provide a super bill that you may submit to insurance for reimbursement.

Kathy came to my house for a babywearing consult and I am so pleased with her services!…read more She responded quickly to my inquiry through her website and then we texted (my preferred mode of communication) about my particular situation, needs, and goals. Long story short: babywearing didn't really happen with my first child--even though I own 3 different carriers--because I was always uncomfortable. I want it to work with my 2nd child and I suspected Kathy could help make that happen. Kathy brought several brands and types of carriers to our meeting. With the help of her realistic, weighted model baby, she helped me correctly put on and adjust each carrier (including those I own already), indicating where they should be positioned for best baby and back support. Once we'd narrowed it down to my 2 favorites, she helped me practice loading up my real baby (7 weeks old) and I was feeling pretty confident about being able to use a carrier comfortably. Kathy's guidance and insights were revelatory but also sensible. I suspect almost everyone could wear their babies more comfortably in whatever carrier they already own after a meeting with Kathy. She doesn't try to push one brand or style over another because she isn't selling products; she instead wants you to find what feels secure and effective for you. You won't regret a consult with Kathy! She's also upbeat and fun. I enjoyed working with her.

We took Lia's virtual Bradley method class, and would highly recommend it for any expecting…read moreparents. First off, it can be hard to find time to take a birth class, and Lia chooses convenient times, with multiple options to choose from. It's a very comfortable classroom atmosphere where I felt good to ask any question, or add any comment. Lia keeps it fun and interesting, and is a great teacher. Lia is also available outside of class for questions, and she is super responsive. It shouldn't really matter if a doula has been pregnant herself.... But it was really helpful to hear about her first hand experiences and to know that she has gone through it all before. I just wish we in lived in LA so that we could have Lia as our Doula.

I cannot say enough good things about Lia and her natural birth classes. I did the 12 week in…read moreperson classes with my husband. I really wanted to know everything I possibly could and I was also looking for a little community as I was feeling very alone in those first weeks of pregnancy (and overwhelmed with what I didn't know). AND THESE CLASSES DELIVERED! My husband is also a knowledge seeker so when I told him these were the classes I wanted he was all in. We learned so much. We joke that he didn't just learn about the natural birth process he learned how to be my "daddy doula". We still enjoy talking to people about everything we learned and how to support each other and how to speak to your doctors or the hospital nurses. Even if you aren't considering a natural birth these classes should be taken by everyone expecting a baby. You learn about the body, you learn about the different stages of labor, how to prep your body and your mind. There is even a class on breastfeeding which was invaluable those first 3 days postpartum. Lia is also an amazing teacher. If I have another I would definitely also hire her as my doula. She is a person you want in your corner during birth.

Tia Welton from Cypress WIC has helped me through my journey since I found out I was pregnant until…read morenow. I would not have been able to breastfeed without her. Countless times I gave up and the hospital lactations consultants didn't even come to her heels. The first week that I brought home my baby she reassured me on every level. I wish every mother could have their very own Tia. She let me know about meal milestones that I wish were well known but aren't even told at Wellness appointments. I could hear Tia smiling when I'm on the phone with her. I hope her manager sees this so she knows the amazing impact Tia has had on my and my baby's life.

I took my friend here to apply The staff was very friendly…read moreand very helpful I must say they seem very genuine and sincere to all the mothers and expecting mothers coming in