Michelle is an invaluable resource! Not only did she help my baby, but also me as a mom in postpartum. I am forever grateful for all her knowledge, compassion, and responsiveness. My newborn son fed every hour and breastfeeding was excruciatingly painful due to a tongue, lip, and cheek tie we didn't know he had. At 2.5-weeks-old he got only his tongue tie clipped by an ENT. After this, nothing improved. Breastfeeding was still completely painful. Once I found Michelle, everything changed. She came to our home and did a thorough full-body assessment. She provided us with a care plan complete with photos to help us better understand my son's issues. She found he had a posterior tongue tie that needed to be released (of which was not addressed by the ENT) and referred us to a pediatric dentist more specialized for tongue ties (Dr. Crutchfield at Rocklin Kids Dentist). The first feeding after the revision, breastfeeding was no longer painful. Michelle helped us all the way through recovery, into pumping prior to me going back to work, and all the little nuances in between. Without Michelle I would still be in excruciating pain. Either that or I would have had to end breastfeeding prematurely. I am so thankful for Michelle and all her guidance for my son and I. My only regret is not finding her sooner. read more

After struggling with breastfeeding and an under supply with my first baby, I decided to work with an in-home IBCLC for my second. This was one of the best decisions I made throughout pregnancy/newborn stage. Michelle came into our home to support our breastfeeding hopes, and she continued to provide support in the following weeks. She did a full evaluation and found my baby had a posterior tongue tie that isn't recognized by Kaiser--so when they evaluated her in the hospital after birth and told me she had no tongue tie, I assumed she didn't and that breastfeeding would be simple. Michelle came equipped with a variety of information and supplies, and helped us navigate this tricky situation. She supported us every step of the way and pivoted with us as we changed our goals and plans, while providing excellent information for various scenarios. This allowed us to make informed decisions that best fit our needs. I had a difficult time with my first accepting that breastfeeding wasn't going to work. This time, Michelle's support prevented me from a negative spiral and actually made me feel confident in my choices. She is such a warm and supportive presence to have alongside you as you navigate difficult stages of having a baby. I wish I had hired her to help support us with our first. I can't recommend her enough! read more

Michelle is so knowledgeable and so kind. If you're looking for someone to solve your lactation problem, Michelle is your girl. My ex preemie was no longer latching and she helped with the recovery from his oral tethers, my son was feeding at the breast not even two weeks after my first meeting with her. read more

Michelle is amazing, I am so glad we found her. We were having sudden feeding issues with our 4 week old toward the end of the week and I was stressed about finding help before the weekend. I contacted Michelle in the morning and we had an in-home appointment scheduled for 1pm the same day! She was professional, caring, and knowledgeable. Her recommendations worked so well for my baby and she was back to eating normally by that night. I can't recommend Michelle enough. read more

Michelle is a saint. She supported me and my newborn through tongue and lip tie surgery and get him to learn how to use his new tongue to successfully breastfeed. Before her, it was extremely painful and frustrating, not transferring enough milk and lack of weight gain Now we are pain free and getting full feeds and gaining weight accordingly ! She was super easy to make an appointment with and she's always responsive to my messages. The amount of knowledge she was able to relay to my husband and i was SO appreciated and have her to thank for our breastfeeding success story ! read more

Michelle is the best there is for lactation support and education. She is kind, empathetic, and incredibly well educated/experienced. I nursed my first baby for 2 years and sought support for latch and bottle rejection issues from a lactation clinic, so I have seen several IBCLCs. When I had my second child in 2021 I felt like I would rather "figure it out" than seek help with the new issues I was having (shallow latch, bottle/pacifier rejection, snacking). I struggled. I felt even more shame and postpartum depression than I had with my first child because I felt like I should be capable since I am not a first-time mama. I finally decided to swallow my pride and reach out to Michelle based on her gleaming reviews. She was warm and understanding from the moment I opened up to her about my struggles. I assumed it was wasted time because my son was already 9 months old and had developed habits and preferences but I made an appointment for her to come assess and it was one of the best mama decisions I have ever made. She was right on time and had an organized suitcase with all of her necessary supplies. I was blown away! Every tool that was at my disposal in the fully equipped clinic was now available in the comfort of my own living room. Freshly postpartum mamas hear me: it is a HUGE benefit to have someone come to your home. You are calmer, therefore baby is calmer. I remember the screaming on the way to the clinic with my first child. By the time I was supposed to sit quietly and nurse my baby while a professional observed I was already riddle with anxiety and stress - needless to say it wasn't representative of how we nurse in the comfort of our home. Michelle was professional and she choreographed our session beautifully to tend to my needs while maintaining the ability to observe and educate me. She didn't talk at me or down to me - she was warmly offering tips/tricks and resources to improve the experience for my son and I. Here is the magic ---- I had tried every recommended tip/trick from the internet and my previous experience with lactation support but my son had NEVER in 9 months accepted a bottle. This mama was tired. After Michelle assessed my sons oral anatomy and observed his latch technique/style. She went into her suitcase of tools and grabbed a bottle (from her large selection) and said "I think he will like this one". I was not optimistic but I filled it with milk and POOF! Her spell was successful! He not only liked it on the first try but he has continued to accept breastmilk from the particular bottle that she recommended. LADIES! In summary.... this mama just gained a little freedom! I could go on and on... but if you are still reading this. STOP everything you are doing, stop trying to navigate the incredibly emotional and challenging journey of breastfeeding alone. Michelle is the most incredible team mate that can support you along the way! Thank you Michelle! read more

Hire Michelle now!!! 4 days post partum I was bawling my eyes out at 3am because the breastfeeding pain was SO intense. Blisters and bleeding were now causing me severe stress and horrendous pain every time my perfect and beautiful baby would latch on, followed with a deep burning sensation for the duration of her feeding. It was more than I could handle. In absolute desperation I reached out to Michelle and she graciously rearranged her schedule to come for a visit the next day. I'm going to be honest, I didn't have a lot of hope that I would get improvement. I had never used a lactation consultant before (this was my 3rd child) and so I didn't know that some of them are total miracle workers! She came over and her demeanor was so relaxing and calm. She did a full assessment on my sweet baby and then observed me nursing. She gave a few simple and easy tips that showed me how to get my baby's latch to deepen and relieve some of the nursing pain. Along with some other guidance I felt pretty excited by the end of the visit that maybe I would get some relief soon. Within 2 days of following her advice the blisters were healing. Within 4 days the blisters were completely gone and I was nursing without breaking out in a sweat! By day 5 I was actually enjoying watching my sweet baby nurse! Truly, Michelle is gifted in her line of work. I would absolutely recommend her to any mama I know! Don't hesitate! Get the relief you need so you can nourish your baby without tears read more

I highly recommend working with Michelle. I believe she has all the great qualities that make an amazing IBCLC. She is so kind and is very supportive. I feel that she goes above and beyond to help and guide you through your breastfeeding journey. She has a lot of experience and knowledge about oral ties and is able to create a plan of action to get to your breastfeeding goals. I feel she genuinely cares and she makes you feel comfortable and to me, that is really important about choosing an IBCLC. read more

I have been really impressed with and grateful for Michelle! I live a few hours away and was a little nervous about our needs being met via zoom and emails, but Michelle has made it easy! My daughter was getting so fussy during her evening feeds and I had no idea why. Michelle was able to deduce what the issue was and came up with solutions for us to implement, being "with" us every step of the way. She answered my (many) questions in a timely manner, and is incredibly knowledgeable, explaining all the details and giving information I would've never known otherwise. I'm really thankful to have found her! read more

What can I even say? As a midwife, Michelle is who I trust to give specialized clinical lactation support to my clients. She is so kind, clear, gives humane advice, and she is affordable. She truly cares about her clients and conveys this by being honest with them and helping them make the changes they need to meet their lactation goals. In such a tender time for families, Michelle gets it and she communicates compassionately. As a mother, I have nothing but excellent things to say about Michelle. I had severe preeclampsia and was treated with magnesium for days and days. my milk hadn't come in when I was finally discharged from the hospital, and my baby was tiny and clearly not eating. Michelle was the first call I made when I got home, and she immediately took the time we needed to make sure I was feeding my baby enough. Her support was entirely via FaceTime (maybe fb messenger?) and without an in-person exam she was able to really nail down what was going on and turn it around quickly. She helped my support people know what to do as well which was huge. She was patient and reasonable and generous with her time when I put off the dang tongue tie revision for weeks too. (it worked wonders btw). Rosa is almost 2 now and still nursing and I still reach out to Michelle for help she helped me through exclusively pumping, supplementing with donor milk, tongue tie, lip tie, food sensitivities, early teething, "colic/constipation" (underfeeding), you name it we had to deal with it and Michelle knew exactly what to do. you're in excellent hands. read more

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Michelle was amazing!!! She is so knowledgeable. I called her in a panic the day I got home from the hospital with my newborn. Michelle came to our home the next day and confirmed a tongue tie (doctors said she didn't have one). After our visit, Michelle sent us SO much information to help us move forward with feeding. We ending up taking our newborn to a chiropractor she recommended. That was a fabulous experience as well. Now I'm exclusively breastfeeding with ease! read more

Michelle was professional, showed up on time and was amazing to work with! My baby girl had her tongue tie released and Michelle helped assess proper latch etc. I highly recommend Michelle! read more

Pregnant with my second daughter, I was feeling more confident about my ability to breast feed. I figured second time around- lessons learned from my first etc. Nope! Fast forward 6 days postpartum to me crying in the Safeway parking lot waiting for them to open so I could buy formula. 3 friends recommended Michelle, and I'm so glad they did! Michelle was warm, calm, encouraging and thorough. She asked appropriate questions, helped me set goals, provided wonderful guidance/tips, and provided a much more thorough exam of my daughters mouth. She identified a tie that was not seen in the hospital. The care plan provided after my appointment was very detailed and easy to follow which is great when you are sleep deprived! Bonus is you can pay for her services with your FSA or HSA. She is wonderful!! read more

I would give her more than 5 starts if I could. I am a third time mom. I thought I was a pro by now. I met her just once. There were several reasons why I would highly recommend her in a heart beat. 1. I was in the middle of my story when she already knew the issue and the solution. 2. She followed up with a detailed email and tons of references, YouTube links and guidance 3. She has been in touch with me for past two weeks and never refused to answer any question 4. My son needed a frectonomy around week 8. We had to closely monitor his weight. She analyzed his numbers in great detail, much more than I had anticipated 5. Her multiple email replies were always within 6 hours. She works round the clock. 6. All of the above when she is pregnant herself!! Prior to meeting Michelle, I had met Eve three times (Midtown Lactation Consultants) and I can not thank her enough for her contributions and her timely intervention in my feeding pattern. However I felt Michael had wayyyyy much more to contribute than ever. Though I am thankful to both Eve and Michelle, I highly highly highly recommend Michelle. read more

I first contacted Michelle when my son was only three days old and we were struggling with breastfeeding. She was able to come to my home the following morning (a Saturday, no less). The care she gave us was comprehensive, calm, and supportive. She gave us a detailed care plan and took her time to get to know us and assess my baby. She's been back in our home to help me through a plugged milk duct (again, on a weekend). She's pretty much the only healthcare professional I would turn to for parenting advice as well. Michelle is just a nice person and we are thankful for her continued support through our breastfeeding journey! She is exactly the person you want helping you when you're feeling exhausted, emotional, and confused. Call her if you need help! read more

Michelle is amazing! She recognized my daughters lip and tongue tie based on symptoms and helped me to resources in my area when my previous pleas for help fell upon deaf ears. Had it not been for Michelle's help my child would have failed to thrive. She is truly heaven sent!! read more

Michelle Kunschke, IBCLC - The left is when we first met Michelle and the left is 10 after following her advice. - Lactation Services Near Me

Michelle deserves 100 stars! As a doula, I have relied on Michelle to support several of my clients over time. She has, without fail, responded to each family's needs in a timely, dependable, and considerate manner. Michelle approaches her work with humility and kindness. Troubles with breastfeeding can leave a new family feeling overwhelmed but with Michelle's support they feel empowered and well prepared to navigate their journey. read more

Michelle is an amazing lactation consultant. Her assessment is clear and bedside manner, impeccable. I feel confident referring to her and knowing that my patient will be well cared for. Debbie Albert, PhD, BSN, IBCLC Lactation Consultant UC Davis Medical Center read more

In a moment of exhaustion not uncommon with a new baby I reached out to Michelle because I needed help with breastfeeding. My son, just 7 days old, was wearing my nipples out and as an experienced mom of 3 other children I knew I alone couldn't fix his latch. Michelle responded to my call within an hour and was at my house just 3 hours later. She was a welcome sight and her timing perfectly corresponded with a feeding so we got right to work. In addition to showing me a new technique she found that my little guy wasn't eating as much as we had previously thought so her attention to detail was more needed than I thought. If your looking to get meaningful help from a professional do not hesitate to ask Michelle. You will not regret it. read more

I was referred to Michelle from another IBCLC. Breastfeeding was something I was determined to do with my second son (my first experience with breastfeeding was a nightmare and didn't last long). While I was able to get my son to latch properly, he wasn't gaining weight the way his pediatrician had hoped. Enter Michelle. While my son was a bit of a conundrum (hard to figure out why he was slow at gaining weight) it was very reassuring to have an expert watch me feed my son, check for any abnormalities with his tongue, and tell me that I was doing everything correctly. After our appointment, she emailed me a care plan, including links to websites that had methods to try and improve his sucking, and various information that was pertinent to my son. Michelle has been following up with me with weight checks, and everything seems to be going great - I have been working on some sucking exercises with him and it is improving his nursing abilities. She cares about her clients and their children, and has a very calming demeanor. Thanks so much for your help Michelle! read more

Michelle was a big help with establishing a great nursing relationship with my second born this fall! She was able to see us within just a couple days of requesting a consultation and she came to our home which was so nice! Michelle is very thorough and provided a complete care plan via email for reference. Michelle helped us with latching technique and positioning and included important information on healing my already damaged nipples. She relieved my concerns about tongue and lip ties by doing a thorough examination of baby's mouth. And I really appreciated her doing a pre and post feed weighing so I could see that baby was in fact getting enough milk. Recently, I have had some additional concerns come up and Michelle got back to me via email within hours with helpful insight and resources. Michelle offers an invaluable service for breastfeeding mothers! read more

Michelle was an absolute lifesaver when we came out of the hospital and we were having trouble with breastfeeding. She is such a calming presence and none of her guidance is overwhelming or preachy. She is incredibly responsive which is so important when you are trying so hard to feed your newborn!!! She is also organized and clear, and gives these great care plans so you don't have to rely on preggo mom brain to remember everything. She has the right mix of procedure and measurement and science balanced with the human element, thinking of the two of us and what works for you and baby. She also referred us to a terrific ENT doctor who helped us with baby's tongue tie. This made breastfeeding/latching much easier for us (and less painful). Just can't thank Michelle enough for her help. read more

We have a 10 day old jaundice baby. He was mutilating my nipples. Breastfeeding was the hardest thing for me... I had anxiety attacks every time I had to feed him. To flush jaundice out, I had to feed him every hour. I was at my wits end and I contacted Michelle through a referral of a friend. SHE SAVED US She determined our child was tongue tied and that he was manipulating my nipples because he couldn't properly move his tongue to latch. She gave me the tools I needed to properly feed him. Not only did she give me tools but she gave me emotional support and encouragement when I was about to throw in the towel. I highly recommend her! I can now exclusively breastfeed my baby, his jaundice is going away and when I go to feed him I don't dread it. If you are considering the fact that you might need help, you probably do. Do yourself a favor and don't wait! Contact Michelle, I promise you won't regret it read more

Michelle has been a wonderful aid in helping our newborn baby to be healthy. When our son was born, my wife had trouble with feeding. Our baby would become agitated and my wife discouraged after each feeding. This soon became a downward spiral that was leaving everyone exhausted and exasperated with our hopes of doing things "naturally" out of reach. We contacted Michelle and she came by to evaluate our baby and immediately found some issues that could be worked through and others that needed specialist attention. I felt uncertain of what our baby needed, and so I was initially skeptical of Michelle's advice, but I've come to realize that her expertise in the area of lactation is unmatched. She figured out right away that our baby had a "tongue tie" and put us in contact with a specialist who performs frenectomy laser surgery. Moreover, she has also helped my wife with advice on diet, different breast pumps, feeding schedules, and generally learning about how to be a good parent. I have seen my wife go from exhausted and deeply discouraged about breast feeding to being at peace in Michelle's presence and hopeful about our prospects of breastfeeding our son. I can't praise Michelle enough as she has given us peace of mind about the early stages of raising a child and has gone above and beyond our expectations for a lactation consultant. Thank you, Michelle! read more

Met Michelle today just now, and my life has changed. It's been 6 months of bloody nipples, milk blebs, thrush, yeast, mastitis, low supply...not sure if I forgot anything else. Michelle checks my baby's mouth and tells me there's a tongue tie. Kaiser had mentioned that Micaela had a possible tongue when she was a day old. I've had multiple Lactation Consultant Appts at Kaiser, asked about her possible tongue tie, they said no. I seriously had no idea what I was doing wrong, breastfeeding was so natural with my first, a breeze, at the beginning of course we both had to learn it, but our breastfeeding lasted as long as a year and a half when he was no longer interested in breastfeeding. With my second everything that could go wrong went wrong, I had no idea why so I thought that the pain was normal and that's just how it was going to be, got used to it and it became my new normal. Breastfeeding is the most natural thing a woman can do, if you are having any type of difficulty see Michele, there shouldn't be any sort of discomfort any sort of doubt, this is what our bodies were meant to do. Thank you so much Michelle read more

We are so incredibly grateful for Michelle's expertise. She was kind, professional, and thorough. We bombarded her with all of our concerns and she patiently addressed everything we wanted to discuss. Michelle followed up with us in the following days to make sure we were progressing, make sure we had ordered the correct breastfeeding supplies/equipment, and to answer more questions. We highly recommend Michelle's services, especially during COVID as she took extensive precautions (masks, hand-washing, appropriate distancing, etc). read more

I was so blessed to have Michelle as my emergency Lactation Consultant! I called for help on a Saturday morning- and she was at my house within a few hours. She walked in with her calm reassuring energy and I instantly felt relieved... and we hadn't even really started the problem solving yet. She was so informative and gentle with me, as a first time mom. Baby was only 5 days old, so naturally, I was nervous, uncomfortable and just learning the ropes of bf'ing. She made it clear that she wasn't on a time schedule and she would be with me as long as I needed; it was just what i needed! By the time she left, 2.5 hours later- I was a whole new woman with a renewed hope about bf'ing. What was even more impressive- Michelle drove to Pleasanton from Elk Grove! I had no clue where she was coming from... and once I found out (after she arrived) I felt so badly for making her do the drive, however she said she was happy to do it- and services a very large area for her clients. I felt like I hit the LC Lotto with Michelle!!! It was clear to me that she is passionate about what she does. She is very well educated, certified and experienced. We've stayed in touch via text and she is always prompt to respond to my questions, fears and concerns. I appreciated her thoroughness, responsiveness and loving approach. I HIGHLY recommend her! read more

Michelle was recommended to me from la leche league after my two weeks old wouldn't latch and I was giving up hope because my nipples were raw and I was in constant pain from trying to get her to latch properly with and without a shield. At the time I didn't realize that my daughter was lip and tongue-tied and that's why I was in pain. I just wasn't enjoying this journey, I was extremely exhausted and on top of that, I wasn't producing enough milk so I had to supplement with formula and of course, use a bottle. I met Michelle on a Saturday and she was very sweet, understanding and knowledgeable. After her watching my daughter feed and then doing an exam on my daughter's mouth she had found that she was tongue and lip tied and had recommended a doctor who could fix this. Mind you, my daughter's pediatrician had seen her prior to me meeting Michelle and had said she was just fine after I had asked her to check. I met with the doctor she had recommended and my daughter had her lip and tongue tie corrected the day of her appointment. We are taking it one day at a time but my baby girls mouth is much better now that she doesn't have those issues holding her back. What I love most about Michelle is that there was never any pressure for me to have to continue to breastfeed, it was my choice. She was and still is there for me every step of the way that a new mother needs. I would highly recommend Michelle to any mother that is in need of expert help with breastfeeding. read more

My grandma recommended me to Michelle because my 1 month old daughter was tongue and lip tied and started to lose weight. Michelle came over a couple of days after we had my daughter's ties revised and she was very helpful and informative on what was going on. She also taught me how to better latch my daughter which helped me in the long run because my nipples were always very sore from my daughter's poor latch. I constantly keep in touch with Michelle and every time I do, she's very kind and helps me when I'm worrying about my milk supply. Thank you so much Michelle! read more

Michelle was referred to me and she was great. She came to my house which helped a lot since my son was only a few days old and was underweight. She spent a lot of time analyzing his feeding and answered questions via text even after we met. Now that my son is a few weeks old, he is breastfeeding easier and is at a healthy weight. Breastfeeding can be challenging and I'm grateful to have met Michelle. read more

Let me just start off by saying Michelle is amazing and I am so grateful I have been able to work with her. A little back story, my Lo was failure to thrive and has been struggling to gain weight. She lost 14% in the hospital which meant we had a little longer stay than normal. We were able to bring her weight up a bit to the 11% mark before being released but then her weight seemed to just plateau. My daughter gained no weight, not even an oz in 3 1/2 weeks. I saw three different LC's during this time and 2 LC's while in the hospital. Not one could figure out why my daughter wasn't gaining weight. They all said the latch seemed good, positioning was correct, she was taking 3oz according the before/after weights. Michelle was quickly able to spot my daughters posterior tongue and lip tie. I cannot believe that many people missed it. Michelle was thorough and knowledgeable. Once I researched the ties online, I discovered she was the only one to use the proper positioning when looking for the ties. I would highly recommended her for anyone that thinks there is the slightest chance of a tongue or lip tie. read more

Michelle is amazing!! She is my absolute go-to and I've referred family, friends, and strangers to her! I can't say enough about Michelle's knowledge, ability to find and cite resources, compassion, kind spirit, all the support she offers completely judgement free. Her availability and willingness to help has gotten me through some scary and tough situations and I'm so grateful to her! read more

I found Michelle through the recommendations of others, and I am so glad I did. She is kind, generous, and so helpful and knowledgable. She met with me last minute on a Sunday at my home when the pain from a bad latch was exhausting me, and she gave me helpful tips and support that was so needed. Months later, when other issues arose, she continued to provide great support and feedback. If you're looking for someone to get through any sort of nursing struggle, call Michelle! You'll be glad you did. read more

Michelle is so sweet &' awesome. I called yesterday desperate to find a good lactation to help with issues that I'm having with my little one, she was able to come out today!. She listened to my problems and concerns as well of educating me on certain topics that I wasn't too familiar with... she helped me a lot and can't wait to get through this struggling time and I have her to thank!. God bless her. read more

Words can not express how grateful I am! She was very professional, informative and honestly understood my nursing struggle. 10 months strong and couldn't be happier. She is a must go to for your lactation needs! read more

Oh my goodness where to begin! My sons pediatrician with UC Davis recommended Michelle and I remember at first I was feeling like "why would I reach out I've been through this before and breastfed my daughter fine" however, a few weeks later I decided, "what's the harm" and reached out to Michelle anyways. I AM SO GLAD I DID. That was in June of 2019 and even today (several months later) I still feel so comfortable and confident in reaching out to her for any help or questions I have and she has always taken the time to get back to me and offer me guidance. If it wasn't for her I know my son and I would not of made it to this far with exclusively breastfeeding. My goal is to breast feed till he's 1 and with Michelle on our side I feel confident that we will make it! Every child and every mom and baby relationship is so different and so even if your first time went well if you're running into issues or just wanted some extra support I HIGHLY recommend Michelle. read more

First of all Michelle is kind, compassionate and calm. Important qualities when you are a tired and stressed out mama. My daughter and I struggled with breastfeeding for nearly 4 months before finding Michelle. She's what I like to call a fairy breastfeeding godmother. Turns out my daughter was tongue and lip tied, even after others had told us "everything looks fine". She was my main support for months after and throughout the revision process. She helped me find an amazing provider to do the procedure. She would always drop everything to answer my questions. I thought about giving up so many times. Proud to say I'm still breastfeeding at almost 10 months, with no end in sight. Thank you Michelle! read more

Michelle is a god send!! I instantly felt the stress and fear slowly lift from me the first time i messaged her. She set up an appointment for that same day and came to my house with such love and support. She listened to my fears and concerns while i cried tears of frustration. She knows what its like to be a mother who blames themselves for everything thats going on with their child. She instantly recognized my sons strange tongue tie and even some muscle tension caused by it. Mind you my son had his tongue tied clipped by his pediatrician a couple weeks prior to this, and we had no idea there still was some serious issues remaining. My poor son has been pretty much trying to swallow without a tongue ( thats hard!!!). She has given me great resources as far as doctors go to help correct my sons tongue tie. I cant give this woman enough praise. Ive only met with her once in person so far, but she's been a quick responder to emails, and messages, and answers every question i have with love and knowledge. She knows what my goals are, and gives me hope that we can meet them. read more

I cannot say enough good things about this woman. I was in tears after a breastfeeding session with my 13-day old. My left nipple had searing, burning pain that shot into the lower part of my areola and breast. This pain was present while I nursed and even worse after my baby released from the breast. I told my husband the pain was worse than my UNMEDICATED vaginal delivery 13 days prior and that if it was going to be like this, I don't know what I was going to do. I did not want to resort to formula. I reached out to Michelle and she responded promptly. I was able to see her the same day. What a difference! Four hours earlier, I was in pain, dismayed and crying, wondering if my beautiful daughter would have to go to formula. After an 1.5 hours with Michelle, I was smiling and my latching pain was gone. She observed my technique on both breasts. With her observation and subsequent corrections and tips, I had no pain from latching on that left breast. I was stunned, as I was anticipating a toe-curling experience. Michelle's disposition is warm, friendly, and reassuring. Her gentle way, in addition to her vast knowledge base is what I believe makes her so successful and what allows her clients to be successful as well. You will not be disappointed. read more

I can't even begin to explain how much Michelle helped and saved me. My newborn was only 6 days old and we were in dire need of a lactation consultant. I was never actually taught how to breast feed my baby, I was shown maybe a couple times in the hospital after I had her. I frantically called Michelle for help. As I started talking to her, I started crying out of frustration since I couldn't feed my baby. She calmly told me that it's okay and she will call me back in 10 minutes so she can move her schedule around so that I can be seen right away. I called her at 9:00am and she was at my house before 11:00am. She spent so much time and effort with my daughter and I, making sure I feel comfortable with latching, checking out my daughter, waiting until I could get her to latch on by myself, she looked at my pump for me and showed me how to use it, she stayed at my house for over two hours helping me, giving me information and the confidence I needed. I never felt rushed which was very important to me. She gave me so much help and information. Even before Michelle left my house, she left some of her cards and explained that I can call, text, or email her if I ever need anything, which is a very big deal since most people just do their job and go home, but Michelle really does care about her clients and their babies. I don't know where I would be without her. The weight that has lifted off of my shoulders is unimaginable. I even got a follow up email with so much information that was personalized for myself and my daughter for what we needed and what will work for us in our situation. Thank you so much Michelle! You saved us! Little Riley is now latching perfectly and eating great! read more