Jane is amazing! My son had no issues breastfeeding for the first 2 weeks of his existence, then he stopped gaining weight, started cluster feeding, and I noticed my milk production was low when I pumped. Jane helped me get my milk production back up to where it should be in just a few days. She helped with my son's latch, pumping techniques, and other feeding techniques. Most of all, she gave me peace of mind that I was not starving my son :) I would highly recommend Jane if you have any questions or concerns at all about breastfeeding. read more

I worked with Jane shortly after giving birth to my second child. At 7 days old, my daughter was not gaining weight, had a very weak latch, and was sleepy all the time. My pediatrician referred me to Jane and I'm so happy that he did. She saw us right away (it was even a holiday) and her upbeat attitude helped me tremendously. Over two weeks of pumping and bottle feeding, we saw her privately a couple times but also came in for her open clinics. Jane helped us work through our issues (I'm happy to say that we are 100% breastfeeding all the time) but perhaps more importantly, she helped me get through a very difficult time emotionally. She was kind and understanding, and I will always be grateful to her. read more

Jane was fantastic! I called her on Sunday, when my baby was four days old. I was so stressed out about weight loss and lack of enough wet diapers on top of sleep deprivation! She called back immediately despite being out of town at a funeral. She got me in immediately on Monday. She is so helpful, warm and encouraging. We went in to her office and she weighed the baby before and then she watched me nurse each side offering tips and teaching me and my little one how to nurse. I was able to see my progress via the weight check which was also refreshing. She is very non-judgemental. I had to give my little one a bottle of formula the Saturday night before I called because he hadn't had a wet diaper in over 6 hrs and then on sunday I pumped and gave the baby a bottle of BM just to ensure he was getting enough. I thought she would be aghast but she was like you have to feed you baby, do what you got to do to get by. I was so relieved by how realistic and reassuming she was. Like many others I wish that was the end to my breastfeeding struggles but when I ran into an oversupply issue trying to prepare to go back to work. Jane was available via txt and email very quickly to help me get back on track. She has a wealth of information via handouts, email links and books that she readily shares that I found incredibly helpful. Please use her if you need a lactation consultant she is wonderful! read more

i called JOC around 10am and francesca was at our house 3 hours later. her advice was INCREDIBLY helpful. after 1 session, i was able to lose the nipple shield, gain insight into how best to use my pump, learn how to save time cleaning my pump parts and get tips for increasing my supply. i'll be pointing all new moms in their direction from now on - can't recommend them enough! read more

This review is long overdue. My family practice doctor handed me Jane's card at my baby's first appointment in 2015. She was 5 days old and had never nursed. We'd been feeding her via dropper since birth because she wouldn't sustain her latch, I was desperate to BF, and terrified of giving her a bottle and ruining it all. We met with THREE lactation consultants in the hospital and no one could get her to nurse. Jane came over and was like a magical Mary Poppins for nursing mamas. Within moments, she had my baby latched and we went on to meet my BFing goals. Jane and her team have been truly life changing for me, and I give JOC's information to every pregnant mom I know. I went on to attend some Lactation Stations sessions, the Back to Work class, connected with Francesca via panicked weekend phone call when Baby#1 went on a nursing strike, and then Jane was my first call when Baby #2 was born and the hospital got all alarmist the he was sleepy and wasn't interested in nursing in the first 24 hours. Then back to Jane again when he was 2mo old. Jane affirmed his symptoms were not normal and helped me discover his milk protein sensitivity. He was a completely different child once I went off dairy. I LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE JOC. I sorta want to have another baby just so I can hang out with her and the team some more... read more

Highly recommended! I was told my baby was underweight at about one month and advised to supplement with formula on top of BF. I thought the issue was my supply because I talked to a Lactation specialist in the hospital about BF correctly. But just in case, I decided to contact JOC and met with Jamie. Apparently I'd been doing it wrong! By two months we were barely using formula and by the time I went back to work I had stocked up a couple days worth of frozen breast milk. Jamie is great and taught me exactly how to BF and pump, and that got my supply up. She has also been very responsive with my follow up questions via text. read more

Jane is fantastic. If you are having any problems with breastfeeding, do not hesitate to call her, you will not regret it. Our newborn was jaundiced and needed to gain weight quickly, but breastfeeding was painful because she was tongue tied. Our pediatrician recommended Jane at our 4-day appointment. I called her right away, and she shifted her schedule so that she could come to our house that very day. She burst through the door with her scale and her energy, and our 1 hour plus session was so helpful. New parents will understand how stressful those first days are, and Jane was so positive and knowledgeable that I immediately felt relieved. She showed me that even though I was stressed about my milk not having come in, my baby was drinking a good amount, and reassured me that it would get easier. She showed me a new "laidback" position that was wonderful, less painful, and great for bonding with baby. It's still my preferred nursing position today and I wish they would teach this in the hospital breastfeeding classes. I still had some problems with pain after we had our baby's frenulum clipped, and Jane provided a lot of support over the phone. We had another session with her - on a Saturday - that again was a huge help, both practically and psychologically. She called again to check up a few days later. Now, almost 2 months later, breastfeeding is a breeze and I owe a lot of it to Jane. read more

I would highly recommend the lactation consultants at JOC. My daughter dropped in weight a bit more than her pediatrician wanted to see at her four day old visit, so he recommended I see someone from JOC Lactation Consultants. I called as soon as I left the appointment and spoke with Jane. Even over the phone she was extremely kind and understanding. Jane was headed out of town for the weekend and told me that she would set up an appointment with Laura. Laura came over first thing on a Saturday morning. She hauled everything up to our third floor condo and got down to business. She weighed my daughter, we nursed, and we weighed again. According to the scale she was taking in milk! My problem wasn't with latch, it just took awhile for my milk to come in. It was nice chatting about breastfeeding philosophies with someone who is so supportive of the whole process. After the initial meeting with Laura, she offered to stop by the next day (Sunday) for a weight check. On Monday she checked in with me over text to see how thing were going.Then she also eased my crazy-first-time-parent mind by stopping in two days later. Laura was so supportive and reassuring! She was just what we needed as we were searching for our footing as new parents. I also recommended Laura and JOC Lactation Consultants to a number of people from our birthing class. read more

Jane is absolutely wonderful! I can't say enough great things about her. I was a nervous first time mom and Jane made me feel completely relaxed. She came over to our house, weighted and checked my 4 day old daughter and reassured me that I was doing a great job. She gave me lots of tips and information on breastfeeding in the early days and beyond. I called her several times throughout the first year anxious about cluster feeding, milk supply, going back to work, clogged milk ducts, pumping and most recently, cutting back on pumping after a year while continuing to nurse at home. She is so responsive- always calling back right away with a very cheerful attitude, ready to make me feel better. She is so positive- never judging and gives great tips not only about breastfeeding and taking care of your baby, but on taking care of yourself as well. I highly highly recommend Jane! read more

Thank goodness for Jane. I called her after I had visited with the lactation consultant at my pediatrician's office, and they did not help me. Jane came to my house the very next day (on a Saturday). She listened to me, and watched an entire breastfeeding session. She was concerned that my baby had a tongue or lip tie. Two weeks later I saw Dr. Margolis who diagnosed the lip tie and corrected it the same day. Now my baby and I are able to breastfeed successfully!! Thank you, Jane. read more

As a new mom, I was extremely overwhelmed when it came to nursing. My milk was slow to come in, my son lost a pound 2 days after we brought him home, and in the beginning his latch made the nursing process extremely painful for me. I called Jane at 9:00pm on a Sunday and she was texting me that very evening working to set-up an appointment. In walks Jamie the very next day...(clearly their customer service is second to none). Not only was Jamie excellent with my son, Max, but she has a way of explaining things in such a practical, reassuring manner. Honestly, she saved me from going crazy as I was anxious about the process, concerned about the well-being of Max, and consumed with new-mama hormones! She came with so much information, and such an understanding attitude that made me instantly feel at ease. It's been four weeks and I've had a few minor nursing issues, as well as additional questions, and Jamie is always willing to take my calls and answer my texts. Her dedication is nothing short of incredible, and I highly recommend the JOC Lactation Consultants to any Moms who need a little extra help when it comes to nursing! read more

I recently had a baby girl and while I could feed her, I have not been producing enough. It was time for a consult. JOC Lactation came recommended to me by our pediatrician, Town and Country. When I called, they answered quickly, scheduled, and came next day. Jaime Mayer was the lactation consultant and she was fun, easy to communicate with, gave great tips and tricks, as well as helped me with things I can address immediately and work towards in the future. It helped me to feel I was doing all that I could for our child. My milk is already coming in better and I am anxious to see what the next couple of days bring. I highly recommend JOC Lactation Consultants. read more

Oh my god what a lifesaver! We came home with twins and it was so frustrating not know what to do or if they were getting enough food. I had a list of questions I needed help with. Jamie covered everything on my list and spent a lot of time with me and my husband and twins. Jamie Was so amazing and helpful. I was overcome with emotion because she was so caring, understanding, thorough. It was worth every penny and more. I wish everyone called them. I will suggest them to anyone I know having a baby. There are so many questions for new parents and Jamie was a wealth of knowledge. read more

Jane is a lifesaver. My 4 day old wasn't able to latch and was losing weight fast. Our pediatrician recommended JOC and I called at 4pm to schedule an appointment; Jane was at our house 8am the next day. She explained that I needed to use a nipple shield due to my nipples and my baby's small mouth and put a plan in place to eventually stop using the shield. We have been able to successfully breast feed since then. What sets Jane apart though is that she was truly invested in helping us; she showed us how to use our baby wrap, how to create a pumping bra from an old sports bra, how to pace bottle feed, and an effective hold for my husband to use for our baby. She is by far the best money we have spent on the baby. I'd highly recommend her to all my friends. read more

When my milk hadn't come in 6 days after delivering my little one, she was screaming bc she was so hungry even with supplementing, and she'd lost 11% of her body weight, I was really upset. And then Francesca came into my house and almost magically made everything better! She packed so much helpful information and guidance into the session but did so in a way that was digestible and memorable. She was also very calm, encouraging, and non-judgmental which was exactly what this first time mom and first time baby needed. We were able to immediately stop using the nipple shield, wean off of the formula supplementation, and increase my supply by following her recommendations (or maybe more like interventions). She also provided guidance on pump settings, short cuts on cleaning pump parts, and pretty much every related topic you could imagine. I couldn't be more thankful for her visit and also enjoyed going to the Lactation Station a few weeks later for a little 'tune up'. So nice that JOC conducts those. read more

The consultants I've worked with in this group have been very professional and understanding. As a new mom, it's easy to be overwhelmed with everyone's opinions and recommendations. I felt empowered by the supportive nature of my consultations. The message was clear: "here are the best practices we suggest but let's work together to find the best methods for you." I also found the classes they offered to be helpful. Seeing other new moms at these classes helped me feel less alone and made my breastfeeding experience more rewarding. read more

Jane is absolutely incredible. As a new mom, I couldn't ask for or dream of a better support. My husband and I first had a session with Jane when our daughter was 3 weeks old. Jane was easy to schedule with, and was very welcoming, attentive and thoughtful. She provided us with a A LOT information, much more beyond just breastfeeding and made us both feel much more confident than we were. Jane has been helpful ever since. Whenever I had a question, I just called her and she got back to me very quickly. Always listening, making sure she went over my file to make sure she knows who she's speaking with and what's the situation. She is never judgmental, no matter how stupid or basic my new-mom questions were. She also has a great ability to make me feel empowered and capable and encouraged that I know what's best for my baby. I can't recommend Jane enough. Every new parent (not only moms!) would benefit from meeting Jane. read more

Highly recommend Jamie! I called 6 days after my baby was born and being told that I would always have to use a nipple shield. Jamie case out the next day and my baby was latching within seconds. She had so many recommendations and answered all of our questions. So happy I made an appointment! read more

I can't believe I haven't written a review about Jane yet! After finding out that one of my friends also used Jane I remembered that I needed to write a review. In the words of my friend, "Everyone needs a Jane in their life". After a 10% weight loss at the hospital post unplanned c-section and having to supplement with formula and then only being able to pump because of the pain that nursing was causing I was literally at my wit's end. I could barely leave a message for Jane because I was so emotional. She called me back on a Sunday and I scheduled an appt to see her for the next day. She worked with my son and I and provided lots of recommendations including a prescription nipple cream that provided very quick healing. She called for a follow up more then once and we haven't had any problems since. Be encouraged that she is very non-judgmental. I was concerned that an IBCLC would be upset that my son was getting formula and I had to exclusively pump so early in his life. She encouraged me that I needed to do what was necessary to feed my son at the time and that she would help and that she did! Thanks Jane! read more

Jane has been my lactation angel for 4 years starting with my first son, then my daughter and now my 3rd child. She made such an impact on my breastfeeding relationship with my first son that I kept her number and called her again when i had my daughter 2 years later. She is the reason I had the confidence to breastfeed for over a year with my first 2 children and she has recently been an amazing support for me and my son who was born 3 weeks ago. I couldn't believe my 3rd child was having latching issues as well. My son was born with a mild tight frenulum also known as being tongue tied and I thought since everyone at the hospital kept referring to it as mild, it was something I could get through. At my son's 1 week follow up, he lost weight but again, I thought it was normal since all newborns lose some weight after birth but his pediatrician recommended for me to see an ENT for a 2nd opinion on getting his frenulum clipped if we were having latching issues. I met with an ENT in the city the next day and he wanted to weight a month before making any decision. First person I called leaving the garage of the ENT office was Jane and she called me back within 5 minutes or less after leaving a message. She agreed that my son should be seen and gave me the reassurance and emotional support I needed that I was in tune with my mommy senses which made me feel less over protective or paranoid. When we met with Jane, my son lost 5 ounces in 5 days which put me in a panic. Jane remained calm and looked at his frenulum and and suggested that it get clipped. She referred me to an amazing pediatric dentist who saw me right away. Dentistry for Kids was the office I went to and Dr. Kollmann and Dr. Furusho are the pediatric dentist and they were incredible. They were sympathetic and thorough examining my son and agreed that he should have it clipped. The whole staff was supportive and the procedure took less than 5 minutes. They brought my son to me immediately after the procedure so I could nurse him and let me take my time. If you have a baby with a tight frenulum, i highly recommend Dentistry for Kids. Jane called and would text to see how my son and I were doing and welcomed me into her walk in clinic for a follow up. She is so amazing and comforting when I needed it most. Not being able to provide milk for your children, latching not going well or when your children are not thriving is the worst feeling. Jane got me through all of it. She is real, genuinely concerned and thinks of mommy AND baby together. Her goal is to help and fix and that is exactly what she does. 2 children exclusively breastfed for over a year and half and now breastfeeding my 3rd with the help of Jane. Aside from her impressive knowledge and extensive experience in lactation, her encouragement and support gave me the confidence to know I could provide for my children. Jane is THE BEST!!! Do NOT hesitate to call her if you're having any issues with breastfeeding! It just takes 1 phone call and she will fix it! :) read more

I've seen 3 different lactation consultants over the last few years (different kids). Jane was the best - great personality and really very helpful with issues. I also appreciated the drop in sessions (with ability to weigh my baby) for follow up when I was concerned with my little one's weight gain. Her interns also offer a free breast feeding support group which I attend a few times and enjoyed. Highly recommend! read more

Jane was referred to me by my pediatrician after a very stressful night of trying to feed my 3-day old son and not being able to get him to latch. Jane was so quick to respond to my call and was at my home within 24 hours helping me with all things breastfeeding related (and more!). I learned so much from Jane, who is a wealth of knowledge. She provided so much guidance and reassurance when I felt like I was at the end of my rope with breast feeding. Jane has continued to be readily available whenever I have a question or issue. It is so critical to have such great support as I navigate through this confusing and at times, difficult journey. read more

Make sure you have clearly, defined goals. In plain English, let her know what you need to learn. Giving this 3 stars from the average of two visits. I never had a problem breastfeeding. In fact, I learned from Prentice, where I delivered, and eventually from my own research, online tutorials, anecdotes from other mothers, and other resources you find along the way. My goal for the lactation consultant (Jane) was simply this: My newborn was not drinking bottled breastmilk. Prior to the first visit, I completed an intake form which I explicitly wrote this as the reason for wanting/needing the visit. First visit, Jane came and did a thorough assessment and reinforced techniques to better breastfeed. Helpful overall, and I recognize as a health provider, you need an assessment to rule out anything that may be contributing and perpetuating issues to breastfeeding, assuming the breastfeeding is what you need help with. So, I give this experience 5 stars. However, I reiterated my primary and main concern as the bottle-feeding, and she suggested she come back for a second visit when my husband was present since he's the one who had to feed her by the bottle. Second visit, she returned to help my husband with the bottle-feeding. It became clear that the baby did not take the bottle, Jane was confused because it became an unsuccessful visit where her interventions were not effective. In fact, Jane had sent a link about bottle-feeding after my first visit which I sent it to my husband. Towards the end of the second visit, Jane ended up reading, point by point, from that same article to my husband while they were both seated on the couch. When I say my husband had done research, I literally mean that for over 5 weeks, he poured through literature, online resources, solicited parents' advice, changed up to four different kinds of bottles and nipples and so on, every single day, almost every hour at work and night. So when Jane came for this second visit, she didn't provide any new insight(s), and even charged us $10 for a nipple shield that was also unhelpful. In fact, our current nanny has been the only person to successfully bottle feeding by using a syringe and simply some patience and time. In sum, if you need to learn the basics and techniques to breastfeed, this is helpful. If you have more complex issues, make sure you ask them if they are able to help before you pay out-of-pocket for a second visit that proved to be unhelpful and ineffective. read more

I used this group again with my second child. This time I had Jane who is the head lactation consultant. She was amazing! A true baby whisperer. If I only I could have taken her home with me and had her help through all the rough patches in the beginning. Because of this group, I was able to breastfeed successfully and ultimately very easily. read more

I called bc I was having intense and sustained pain and was sure it wasn't normal, but wasn't sure what to do. Heidi helped diagnose me over the phone w thrush and was super detailed abt what kind of treatment would get me healthy. She didn't rush me, didn't ask for payment, and she answered all of my questions. Who has service like that?! Thanks, Heidi, for helping me feel better! I'll recommend JOC to all my new mama friends. read more

Just thought I'd update. My son is now 20 months old and still nursing a lot. Any advice on how to get him to stop? Kidding. :) Thanks again! read more

Jane and team literally saved my nursing relationship with my baby! Jane was very informative, positive, and helpful in getting us going from a rocky start. A month or so into nursing, I received my first plugged duct and milk blister. My baby and I managed to work through it but unfortunately, we continued to experience re-occurring plugged ducts and ultimately, mastitis (twice!). When the plugged ducts started to appear in my "harder-working" breast and I was about ready to quit, Jane suggested that I give lymphatic drainage a try. Happy to report that after two lymphatic drainage sessions, we are back on the nursing train! It is Jane and team's empathy, responsiveness, and knowledge that has made them stand out. Thank you for all of your help! read more

I just finished my session with Francesca, and I cannot say enough good about her! She was amazing. Most of my issues breastfeeding were fixed immediately. She was full of information and tips that in just one night have changed my outlook on breastfeeding. I highly recommend! read more

JOC came to me when I was exhausted, desperate and a crying mess after getting out of the hospital. Thankfully they came quickly, and helped us realize that we needed to supplement our baby as I worked on rebuilding what I could of my breast supply. It was tough love, but crucial in those early days for our son. And they've been rock solid since. Francesca has gone above and beyond in supporting us in the weeks to come. Highly recommended. read more

Jane is so amazing and incredibly compassionate. My son ended up in the NICU after he was born and was not latching on for close to a month and not gaining weight, plus I had blocked ducts, mastitis, and other pain that moms experience so she was encouraging, supportive, and the different styles of latching she recommended worked! Now at almost 11 1/2 months I'm still nursing him in the morning and taking his lead with weaning since he now eats solids and is supplemented with formula since I never produced enough milk. I also went to her nursing clinic at Sweet Pea Studio so she could track our progress and she made follow-up calls to check in and any time I had a question she called me back in a very timely fashion. She approaches babies and breastfeeding with love and sweetness and that ultimately became my nursing journey. I'm so grateful and recommend Jane in a heartbeat! read more

I met with Jane for a prenatal consultation, after receiving her well regarded name and reputation from a number of Chicago Moms. She was not only logistically flexible and generous with her time (never felt rushed, in fact staying well beyond our allotted meeting to help answer questions) but the content and information presented as a soon to be Mom was thoughtfully curated and presented. Her prenatal session and class earns my glowing recommendation and referral! read more

Such a wonderful group! We met with Jane for a prenatal lactation session, and she was so welcoming and casual. She helped set the ground work for the in's and out's of breastfeeding and helped us both with a better understanding of a proper latch. We were very fortunate and didn't need to call upon the group after the birth of our child. However, I really accredit this to meeting with Jane and getting a solid education and understanding of breastfeeding prior to the arrival of our little one. Highly recommend JOC, and consider attending a class with Jane prior, it helped us both! read more

My baby was 6 days old when I decided the pain that I was feeling was definitely not normal. Jane was able to come over the next day and her visit lifted so much stress off of me. She taught me better techniques for breastfeeding and pumping, and helped me take action to get a prescription cream to heal myself from the damage done due to improper latching. She is hilarious and empathetic and a lifesaver. I highly recommend calling her if you have any doubts. Her visit was worth every penny. read more

Jane is the person you want in your home right after birth if you plan on breastfeeding. She truly saved my son, my husband, and myself from a less than desirable lactation education experience (or lack thereof) at the hospital. I knew I wanted to breastfeed my baby but had no idea it would be so difficult. We called Jane in a panic from the hospital and she was at our home within 48 hours with a gentle, kind, and instructive way and gave us a concrete plan for breastfeeding success. After our initial meeting she calmed many of my fears, taught us how to latch, gentle ways to keep my baby awake, and encouraged me to attend her lactation clinic and keep in touch. She was highly available for phone calls and responds in an incredibly timely manner. I still call her with questions as they arise and attend her wonderful lactation clinic. Of all the people our family has worked with throughout the birthing/parenting experience Jane O'Connor is our absolute favorite on both a personal and professional level. I will never forget how she saved me and my baby - and now my baby and I have a wonderful, thriving breastfeeding relationship 3.5 months later! One of her best tips, beyond her wealth of breastfeeding knowledge, is and was to "LOVE YOUR BABY!" All of what she provides will improve not only your lactation experience but your bond with your baby. We cannot recommend her enough! read more

Jane was amazing! She made me feel more comfortable and confident with breastfeeding. She also helped with how to burp our gassy baby. If you're having problems give her a call she's great!! read more

I am a first time mom with 4 day old baby. Jane was out of town this weekend so I met with Jamie and she was incredible. I called on Friday afternoon at 2pm and Jamie was at my house at 9am on Saturday morning. Jamie was amazingly helpful. She was incredibly knowledgable, encouraging, and provided a very supportive attitude. She made me feel confident and gave me a sense of comfort with breast feeding. I highly recommend JOC to any first time mom or anyone with questions or concerns. Thank you again Jamie, I can not express how beneficial our meeting was to me! read more

I can't say enough wonderful things about Jane and her team at JOC Lactation Consultants, nor am I adequately able to express my gratitude to her and her team in words. I originally contacted Jane after my son's initial discharge from the hospital after his birth. I contacted her on a Sunday, assuming that she'd call me back on Monday. To my surprise, she called me right back. On a Sunday, nonetheless.! I soon learned that this is Jane's MO. She cares so much about her clients -- she always responds to phone calls and emails quickly to ensure that her clients' concerns and needs are addressed as soon as possible. We were scheduled to meet with Jane two days after our initial call, but, unfortunately, my son had to be readmitted to the Prentice NICU because he was severely jaundiced. I called Jane to inform her that I needed to cancel our appointment since my son was in the hospital. She was extremely understanding and comforting and urged me to pump every 2-3 hours while my son was in the NICU to maintain my supply. She even sent me an email demonstrating the paced feeding technique. Mind you, I had not even met her at this point! My point is that she's an extremely busy woman and had no reason to go out of the way to help me. She truly cared about my son and I! A couple of days into my son's NICU stay, Jane even called me to check in to see how my son was doing. I was pretty much an emotional mess while he was there, and although I still had not met her, speaking to her during that time provided me so much comfort and peace., as she assured me that things would get better. Unfortunately, while my son was in the NICU, he regressed in breastfeeding, having gotten used to drinking out of a bottle, and refused to feed at the breast. I met with several lactation consultants while in the hospital, and they all had me trying about twenty different techniques (short of trying to feed him while performing a back flip) to try and get my son on the breast and left me feeling very discouraged, like my son would never breastfeed again and that I would be enslaved to pumping. My son's regression caused me to get very depressed, as I felt like I was failing as a mother. Two days after my son was discharged, Jane squeezed us into an 8 AM Saturday appointment. I was completely down in the dumps, and Jane was incredibly encouraging. Whereas all the other LCs that I had met with, and articles that I had read, had made me think that we would never be able to reestablish our breastfeeding relationship, Jane assured me, in her very motherly way, that we would get back on track and that I was an excellent mother to my son. She comforted me by informing me that I had not done anything wrong and that my son would eventually get back to the boob, once he grew and matured a bit. She urged me to do as much skin to skin as possible and gave me practical tips ofnhow to do so. Sure enough, after another private consultation with Jane and attending several Lactation Stations, my son latched again, and we now have a wonderful breastfeeding relationship. In fact, although our breastfeeding troubles are largely resolved, I continue to attend the Thursday Lactation Stations put on my JOC Lactation Consultants, because I just thoroughly enjoy spending time with Jane and her team and am always comforted by their presence. If you are in need of a LC, I urge you to contact JOC Lactation Consultants. It sounds dramatic to say so, but they literally saved me, and I will eternally be grateful for their help and guidance. read more

I cannot say enough good things about JOC, particularly Francesca, who I first met when my son was one week old, had lost more than 10% of his birthweight, and fallen to the 2nd percentile for weight. It was a very emotionally difficult time - being told by the dr. that my breastfeeding was not sustaining my child - but everything turned around the next day with the arrival of Francesca. She had such a calming presence and patiently gave excellent instruction. Together we developed a realistic plan that has our pediatrician thrilled as baby boy has outpaced expected weight gain. Furthermore, my milk supply is increasing significantly and I am hopeful that I may be able to exclusively breastfeed soon. I was close to giving up on breastfeeding and I am so glad that I met Francesca who helped me maintain the positive attitude I needed to continue! read more

Francesca is amazing!! She came for an in home consultation when my baby was 2 weeks and I was having a lot of difficulty with clogged ducts and overproduction, and she even came in the evening because that's when my daughter was fussiest. She helped me relax so much about breastfeeding. Within a day or two, my milk production was way more reasonable and I was able to enjoy breastfeeding much more (though I think it's still demanding on moms!). She also took time to show me other ways to calm my daughter and she helped me by creating a bra for pumping in case I feel engorged again. Since her visit, I've gone to the follow up class at SweetPea twice, once with Jamie (who is also great) and a second time with Francesca and Jane (also great). Francesca has such a calming demeanor (my daughter loves being with her!) and she is so knowledgable and really takes the time to explain everything. I plan to continue the follow up classes and possibly ask Francesca to come back for a private consultation to help me improve even more in the future. Thank you!! read more

Jane was wonderful in helping me make sure that I was doing all I could to help maximize my breastfeeding with my new daughter. I had a low, late supply and Jane's visit provided me with clear coaching on positioning, reassurance on milk intake (using a weighed feeding), and helped me sort through the barrage of advice I had been getting from all around me (pediatrician, midwife, doula, internet, etc). Jane has so much experience in lactation consulting that I knew I could immediately trust her advice. I'm so glad that I reached out to her! Since her visit, my milk supply has finally come in and I'm able to feed my daughter the way I always wanted to. Jane's encouragement and review of the mom's supplementation I was already doing (fenugreek, teas, etc) helped keep me going when part of me wanted to throw in the towel. I'm so grateful that I kept at it! Thanks Jane and JOC Lactation! read more