Expecting soon and seeking a lactation consultant

My recommendation is Molly Brannigan at East Bay Lactation Associates. http://www.eastbaylactationassociates.com

She's amazing!!

I don't think there is any reason to see a lactation consultant unless you are having problems after the baby is born. The hospital will give you basic instruction while you are there for the birth. People have been feeding babies for thousands of years without any troubles. Good luck!
 

I highly recommend Paula Santi, IBCLC

Paula Santi is amazing! Www.paulasanti.com

She will come to you!

I cannot recommend Paula Santi highly enough!

Yes, I used Happy Milk for both of my babies.  Ellen is super smart and great at follow up.  It is very convenient and she offers lots of additional referrals for whatever issues you may have.  Highly recommended! 

Hi - we had the privilege of working with Ellen at Happy Milk before and after the birth of my second child.  It was one of the smartest decisions we made.  She came to our home to help us prepare for the breastfeeding journey, once again.  It had been several years since my first child was born (he fed for a year).  I had several bouts of mastitis and really wanted to make sure I was as up-to-date with new information and ready to start this incredibly important experience again - as empowered as possible.  Ellen has the warmest energy, she's so smart and completely covers a wide range of information in just the first meeting.  There were new breastfeeding positions being promoted by lactation organizations since our first child.  Mostly it was just so helpful to have a kind, loving presence helping us feel comfortable right before the birth.  She came over after he was born and made sure everything was going okay.  I have been using her for advice over the last year as I've continued feeding my son.  She's been so generous with her time and so thorough with info and advice.  For me, breastfeeding was one of the most important areas to have support and it was wonderful to have found Ellen.  Our entire family has been so thankful she's been a part of our lives.

Ellen is amazing! She came to our apartment when our baby was just 2 days old and was by far our most invaluable post-baby resource. She came a few more times for 2 hours at a time, as she was totally invested in our success as breastfeeding mom and baby. I would have never gotten off nipple shield if it wasn't for her. 

 I used Ellen/happy milk when my son, now four Was an infant. She came to my home, was very knowledgeable and helpful, as well as comforting. She detected a  tongue tie and my son which we later addressed and were able to nurse for over two years. I also participated in a  breast-feeding group that Ellen facilitated which was equally as helpful. Several of my friends have also used Ellen and have all been pleased. I would highly recommend her!

Hi I hope this helps!

I have used happy milk lactation consultant Ellen H. Schwerin. She is wonderful! She does house visits which was a big deal for me. She's is very patient and very understanding that you are a first time mom.
If you forget a question post visit Ellen is willing to answer any questions very quickly whether it be through email, text or phone.

She show me methods of breastfeeding that made it easier for me and my baby ,so that it wouldn't be painful.
I definitely recommend her!!!

I have worked with Ellen at Happy Milk Lactation, for both of my breastfeeding experiences. She is very knowledgeable and approachable. I originally sought out the lactation consultants connected to my hospital, but didn't find their help to be enough. Luckily I stumbled across Ellen, because she was in network for my insurance and could see me in my home. Both of my children were severely tongue tied and we benefited greatly from Ellen's expertise, as well as referrals for additional care providers. She has supported me through revision and healing of my children's ties, overcoming mastitis, healing breast damage and reducing repetitive motion injury with natural breastfeeding positions.

I strongly recommend meeting with Ellen of Happy Milk! We just had our prenatal visit with her, and I feel so much more confident and relaxed about the time after birth when I'll spend bonding with my baby and learning to breastfeed with her. We're excited to meet with her after we give birth. Though the nurses at the hospital will help you, they're not going to give as much attention and advice to help with your longterm breastfeeding experience.

Hey, it is a good idea to set up a lactation consultant meeting. The hospital doesn't provide you with a lot of information about breastfeeding. My first breastfeeding days in hospital ended up with bloody nipples and hungry baby. Ellen from Happy Milk is great. If not her I would have given up on breastfeeding. Breastfeeding is a natural process but also it is a skill for you and your baby. My baby had a tongue tie, that is why he had a hard time to get enough milk. Nobody in the hospital didn't even bother to look for those things. Ellen helped me and my baby.