I wasn't having any "issues" with breastfeeding per se, but as with learning any new skill there are so many little things to know so I wanted to meet with an expert. I had just a few questions to make sure I was on the right track and Shelly answered them all. We did a feed at her office so she could observe my technique and offer guidance. She has a comfortable office to meet in (located inside the new moms school) and I left feeling more secure in my ability to feed my baby. She also sent a lot of resources after our meeting for me to refer back to. Sometimes having even the smallest questions answered can boost your confidence and meeting with Shelly did just that for me. read more

Shelly is the best. I went to see her once before baby arrived. She set me up for success and I've had a beautiful BF experience with my son! She is now supporting us through our journey-- helping with everything from baby wearing to pumping. She has the warmest, most laid back energy and we are so grateful to have her guidance. If you're an expecting mama, book with her asap! read more

Very helpful, non-judgmental guidance on how to prepare for breastfeeding especially for me a first-time mom.

I felt so understood & supported by Shelly in addressing all of my breastfeeding concerns! Super excited to be working with her for my first baby and breastfeeding experience. She is very knowledgeable, warm, and inspiring in her passion for this important topic :) highly recommend! read more

I had my prenatal appt with Shelly and it was great! We went through the motions of breast feeding with the My Breast Friend pillow and a baby doll. She provided me tips, tricks, and most important of all peace of mind. I feel much more prepared for when baby comes than I did before. She was happy to answer all of my questions and I love that she was approachable, kind, and warm. I also love that she gave me just the right amount of information without overloading it! read more

SHELLY to the rescue!! I am forever grateful to have Shelly's help with my breastfeeding questions and concerns. Breastfeeding for a year was a very important goal for me with my first son and Shelly helped me accomplish it- no way I could have done it without her! read more

Shelly Jacobs, IBCLC - Shelly and Mack - Lactation Services Near Me

Shelly's care is genuine, personal and supportive! I've been a friend of Shelly's for years, and I've been so excited for when the day would come that I could come to her for IBCLC support for myself and my baby. She's so knowledgeable and thorough in her breastfeeding support, and any mama will feel so nurtured by her loving care! read more

Shelly was amazing to work with. Provided so much support and assurance during this stage of my newborns life!

Shelly is professional, approachable and takes the intimidation out of breastfeeding. She allows for you to be vulnerable and ask questions while also guiding the conversation with her expertise. I would 100% recommend meeting with Shelly during your third trimester to prep for postpartum needs (as that was my experience)! But given her depth of knowledge I'd venture to bet she's fantastic throughout all phases and choices of feeding your baby. Her non-judgemental POV was refreshing as this space can often focus on a bit of mom shame and she was the opposite - fully and completely supportive. read more

I feel so lucky to have found Shelly for lactation help! I found her after I had my first son and needed additional confidence he was eating enough. Now for my 2nd baby I saw her at 37 weeks to learn how to hand express and she came 2 days after he was born to watch his latch. Shelly is hands on and ensures you learn the right way to breastfeed. read more

Shelly is so lovely and warm and kind! She really took the time to listen and address my concerns with trying to exclusively breastfeed twins and validated so many of the frustrations and challenges of being a new mom. Both my husband and I feel so much more confident after meeting with her. Very much recommend. read more

Shelly was my second lactation consultant - we went to her for a second opinion. I was about a month postpartum and my milk hadn't really come in, so we been supplementing with formula while I did everything I could to keep what milk production I had and to get more. When I saw Shelly she showed me how to hand express and we were surprised how much milk I could get! 4 weeks later my baby was off formula. Not sure how much was Shelly, how much was technique or how much was timing, but I'm so thankful to Shelly for her help. Shelly is awesome! She has great educational materials and advice. And hand expression saved me! For those struggling with breastfeeding, don't give up and give Shelly a chance to help. read more

10/10!! WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND!! She is amazing!! Shelly helped me when my baby was 3 weeks old and again when my supply dipped at 8 months. Her bedside manner is so thoughtful and considerate while being highly educated and well informed. She is extremely relatable and kind. She is wonderful! read more

I would highly recommend Shelly as a lactation consultant, especially before baby comes! I met with Shelly before my baby was born and felt so much more confident about breastfeeding in the final days of my pregnancy. I'm so grateful for Shelly's support! read more

Shelly is so incredibly sweet, welcoming and knowledgeable. She helped me so much with positioning to get a good latch. I highly recommend seeing her if you are pregnant or postpartum! read more

Shelly was an absolute angel and helped us get some good tips for our 3 month old baby who was refusing bottles- the next day our baby was taking bottles again thanks to her tips! We felt supported, heard and seen, and it feels good to have someone to lean on for help in the future too. Highly recommend seeing her and can't say enough how awesome she was. read more

I had the BEST experience working with Shelly. I had two not so great experiences with other lactation specialists prior to working with Shelly, so finding the right fit was really important to me. Right from the start I knew I was in good hands. Shelly was so warm and welcoming. She was extremely knowledgeable and helpful when it came to my laundry list of questions/concerns. She gave me action items for what she could and peace of mind for the others. I would recommend her to anyone who needs a lactation consultant in the area! read more

Shelly is fantastic. From start to finish the whole experience is built with so much care. It's easy to book an appointment and her assessment form is helpful to write down any and all challenges you are having with bf. She is so warm and gentle in her approach that you feel immediately taken care of. She gave me some great tips for bf as it related to my specific lifestyle and baby. There was zero judgment or hard and fast rules, just lots of support and easy practical tips to try. read more

Shelly is incredibly knowledgeable, and was an amazing resource throughout my breastfeeding journey. She was so patient and helped me create a breastfeeding/pumping/formula feeding structure that worked best for me. I appreciated that she did not pressure me to do anything but what was best for my family. Her empahsis on my mental health when everything else was so focused on my baby was so helpful to me in early postpartum, and something I will carry with me moving forward. read more

I can't describe enough how much of a blessing Shelly was! I ran into some issues with my 3 month old and was desperate for some guidance as a new mom and feeling defeated. She got back to me so fast and was able to come over for a consultation within a few days. She talked through with me some reasons why we could be having these issues and helped me tweak a few things with my BF positioning. Those little things truly made all the difference. She was so personable and made me feel so at ease and comfortable. She made me feel so confident and that I was doing everything right and I didn't need to worry. I remember when she left I started crying out of relief, she truly was a Godsend. If it weren't for her I would have not made it to my goal of nursing my son for a year. Don't hesitate to book her she really is the best read more

I highly recommend coming to see Shelly for a prenatal visit. As a first time mom, I really have no idea what I'm doing and it was so helpful to have an appt before the baby comes. I'm now going into this with more confidence and hopefully can avoid any breastfeeding issues. I will definitely be making another appt with her once the baby is here. Also love that she is a part of the Lactation Network so it was covered by insurance. It is not often that you can get quality care like this covered. Thank you Shelly! read more

Shelly is A-MA-ZING! She makes you feel instantly comfortable and makes you feel like you've already known her. Her energy is calming and not to mention she's super knowledgeable and so willing to help. Knowing she will be by my side in this BF journey makes me feel much more confident and at ease! Do yourself a favor and go see her! read more

Shelly is a lifesaver! I met with her before having my third child and she put my worries at ease from the get go. I didn't want to have to worry about the stresses of nursing (as experienced with my first two babies) so hiring a lactation consultant was imperative. Not only is Shelly an expert in lactation, her care and attention to mom and baby was of the highest quality. My baby was born 3 weeks early and lost weight once we were home. Shelly helped a great deal with the feeding schedule, nursing tips and overall support to me. She has a calming presence and a wealth of information which allowed me to trust her completely. I nursed until my baby was 8 months thanks to Shelly! I highly recommend her to all expectant mothers! read more

I can't say enough good things about Shelly. She is kind, helpful, gentle with the baby and so helpful! I saw her on multiple occasions with my daughter and I'm so glad that I did. She reassured me that I was doing all the right things and provided tips and help with some of my breastfeeding struggles. Her follow up was great and I felt in great hands with her. read more

Shelly is truly an angel on earth. Immediately after having my second child, I ran into breastfeeding issues. Feeding my baby was painful, uncomfortable, and frustrating. I felt immediate peace after meeting Shelly. She is calm, warm, and loving. She provided positioning tips and showed me ways to make myself more comfortable while breastfeeding at home. I always looked forward to our appointments. Shelly loves helping mommies and babies, and I'm so grateful for her help! read more

Shelly is amazing! She is a wealth of information and is so kind and loving. She helped my husband and I feel confident that our baby was doing a great job breastfeeding during our second week postpartum, and then a few weeks later helped me learn how to pump and give our first bottle. Overall, incredible experience and I'd highly recommend! read more

Shelly was AMAZING! I've had some other experiences with lactation consultants that were impersonal, careless and left with me feeling inadequate or not good enough. Shelly was so caring, non-judgmental and worked every session with me on some goals and check in points for our next upcoming session. Every single session, I'd go in feeling like I wasn't doing something right or could have done something more, but she'd leave and I felt completely different and comfortable! I left every session feeling empowered and knowledgeable- and being it was with my second child you feel like you know everything after your first kid I'd highly recommend Shelly in a heartbeat. She even has a program with your insurance where you can incorporate three free sessions - I literally filled out one form and they took care of the rest! She visited my home during covid and took every precaution to make my baby and me feel safe - she wore a mask, gloves and washed her hands to keep everything extremely sanitary. Thank you Shelly for a wonderful experience. read more

Shelly is amazing! I had an unexpected C-section and had numerous difficulties with breast feeding. I contacted Shelly when I was feeling at my wits' end due to anxiety surrounding my baby's weight gain, her shallow latch, nipple pain--you name it, I was anxious about it. Shelly came over and eased all of my anxieties and provided practical tricks and tips to ensure my breast feeding success! Not only is she knowledgeable, but she's warm, friendly and non-judgmental. I'm forever grateful for the support she provided. She's an absolute treasure for new moms. Thanks Shelly! read more

My son Jackson was born five weeks early and had to be put on formula in hospital. My milk was slow to come in and I struggled with feeding him and had low supply so supplemented for seven months. I wish I had known Shelly back then. Two years later my daughter Olivia was born three weeks early via emergency c-sections. I was having difficulty getting her to latch. Shelly told me to get a breast friend (a LIFESAVER just like her). She came over to my house, got in bed with me and Olivia and we dove right in. She had such a soft, natural organic way with Olivia and me she just showed me what to do, put Olivia on me and she latched immediately! I cried tears of joy. She exceeded my expectations and blew me away with her knowledge and passion. She gave me confidence and safety and it was so empowering. Olivia is almost 2 and I still think back to this moment and am so grateful for Shelly. She really is the best!! read more

Shelly Jacobs, IBCLC - Shelly + Olivia - Lactation Services Near Me

Shelly was amazing. She helped me so much during my first breastfeeding journey. I reached out to her while I was pregnant and did an initial consultation with her prior to giving birth. Since it was my first child, it was extremely helpful as she gave me a very detailed handout and it gave me direction on what to expect with something I had no idea about. If you already have a child, but previously struggled with breastfeeding, I would suggest meeting with her before giving birth as she gives so much helpful information that I feel like it would give a good direction and starting point. After my daughter was born, we texted Shelly and set up our first consultation. My husband joined us and that was super helpful to have him there since he is a huge part of my journey as a support system. Shelly is non-judgmental and does try to just push you into what she thinks is best. She really listens to you and helps you figure out how to navigate your breastfeeding journey how you want. I had also never pumped in my life so she assisted with that on my first post baby session. I brought my pump with me and she showed me how to use it. She also taught us about pace feeding while feeding my daughter breast milk from the bottle. One of the most helpful tools she provided was a feeding chart. It tells you a range of how much to feed your baby based upon weight. She also does weighted feedings during her sessions, which is where you weigh the baby before and after the feeding to determine how much the baby exactly consumed. This helps you understand at home how much your baby consumes in a certain time frame. My insurance covered 6 session with Shelly, which as amazing, and I had no idea this was a thing until Shelly told me. My daughter and I have had a successful breastfeeding journey thanks to Shelly. I will definitely be returning back to her in the future as every baby can be different. read more

The lactation support we received from Shelly was fantastic. She helped us so much with our breastfeeding journey. Honestly we could not have done it without her. As a first time mom I had no idea what a hard journey it could be and how much we would personally struggle with it. With her support, guidance and encouragement we were able to smooth out our very bumpy road. She was there for troubleshooting and hand holding. The exact support I needed during such an emotional and stressful time. read more

Shelly is THE BEST! I had a few friends recommend her to me and I am so grateful they did. I saw Shelly a month before I delivered - super helpful and beneficial! She made me feel comfortable and explained so much to me. Highly recommend anyone see her for a consult beforehand too! It helped me feel prepared and confident! I then had her come to my house during the first week after baby arrived - love that she offered that service! Shelly is genuinely kind and caring - it felt like I was getting help from an old friend. She was available anytime I had a question or concern. Truthfully couldn't have done it without Shelly and her knowledge, talent, and support! Breastfeeding is such a personal journey & I am grateful Shelly was able to help support me on mine! read more

Can't say enough positive things about Shelly! I was concerned at 4 months that I was having a drop in my milk supply. Shelly helped me regained my confidence and teach my new tricks and tips to ensure my baby was full and satisfied. She did this all while making me and my baby feel so comfortable! I would absolutely recommend Shelly for all your breastfeeding needs! Thank you Shelly! read more

Shelly is amazing !!! Right when I got home from Hoag she came to my house and helped me. She is honestly the kindest person and so comforting if you are struggling. I had no clue what I was doing and don't know what I would have done without her. I tell all my friends about her. I would give her 100 stars if they had it . love you shelly !!! read more

Where do I begin. Shelly is an angel. Her calming and confident energy is exactly what I needed at the time our little babe was born and attempting her first feeding. We did a home birth and Shelly was at our house within the first 2 hours after our baby girl arrived. This was a GAME Changer. She made the new transition feel flawless and effortless. It was very important to me that our babe learned a proper latch from the beginning and I felt confident that Shelly would guide us there, just as she did. Not to mention, our baby has a moderate "tongue tie" which we have decided to leave as is and I really believe with the guidance of Shelly as to proper latch and positioning - our girl has experienced absolutely 0 issues with feeding -- She is effective and I haven't had any discomfort. (& she is now 3 months old). I started consulting with Shelly a month before baby arrived - this was likely one of the best decisions because I felt educated and ready for what was to come and also knew that I had a trusting source by my side whenever I had questions or concerns. We LOVE Shelly. So very grateful for her talents. read more

Shelly to the rescue! After a c-section and a 3 night hospital stay, my tiny baby was having a tough time latching. Each time I would feed in the hospital, I called the nurse in to help my daughter latch. I worked with many nurses and two lactation consultants before reaching out to Shelly. She came to my house the night we came home from the hospital and she got my baby girl latched that night! Shelly is incredibly kind and knowledgeable and will provide tips on nutrition, positioning, burping, etc. If you are having breastfeeding issues, call Shelly! She is the best!! read more

"EVERYONE NEEDS TO KNOW YOU EXIST" is what I told Shelly after my first in home visit with her. I'm a first time mom and had zero expectations when it came to breastfeeding. No one told me it was going to be one of the most difficult things I would ever do in my life. I think one of the hardest things for me was seeing my husband watch me go through the pain of breastfeeding and still choosing to continue breastfeeding. After my first visit with Shelly, she informed me that my baby girl was a fast eater and she was in fact getting EXACTLY what she needed to thrive (and more). Shelly was able to put mine AND my husband's anxiety to rest. She was SO confident in her skills and ability to guide me through the breastfeeding processes. Shelly is SO personable and empathetic. She is so responsive even via phone call or text any time I had a concern or question. Thank you, Shelly for helping me get this far. My goal was to breastfeed for at least 3 months because I didn't think I could make it past that... I'm over 3 months now and still plan on continuing to breastfeed! read more

Shelly is an extremely knowledgeable Lactation Consultant and a true godsend! She was able to educate me on proper latching techniques, helped me increase my milk supply, provided useful breastfeeding tips all the while in the comfort of my home! Shelly has a wonderful demeanor and is such a pleasure to talk to. I cannot recommend her more highly!!! read more

Shelly is wonderful! I started working with her at the breastfeeding clinic to address some stomach issues my son was having. She helped us so much in just one short visit. I also did three home visits with her. She is so kind and compassionate and treated my son like her own. She listened to me and let me cry and vent. It was like sitting with a friend and letting it all out. My son and I absolutely love her and would recommend her to anyone. I recommended her to my other breastfeeding mama friends, as she is the best! read more

Shelly is truly amazing! As a second time mom who had faced struggles with milk production in the past I met with Shelly prior to my scheduled c-section. Shelly recommend a haakaa colostrum collector and showed me how to self express which was by far the best technique to express colostrum. What I didn't know is that I would be separated from my son for his first 24 hours of life. Having met with Shelly only better prepared me for this situation. While my son was in the NICU I was able to send down my colostrum. The NICU nurses loved the colostrum collectors and praised me for expressing the amounts I did and my ability to collect them which further encouraged me. I also pumped every 3 hours while my son was in the NICU and by doing this and hand expressing I was producing 2 ounces of milk by my sons 4th day. With my first born my milk didn't come in and I can imagine if I had known how to self express with my hands things would have looked a lot different. My son is now a week old and my milk production isn't a worry at all. I continue to see Shelly and know she is going to make this breast feeding journey the best it can be for me! read more