_I am incredibly grateful for the lactation help I got from Alyssa.  I never expected to have any problems nursing my second child because I'd had a baby years before & nursing went very easily and without the slightest difficulty. When I had my second child I couldn't believe I found myself seriously doubting weather I could breastfeed her or not. After about 3 days I tried a lactation "support person" but it didn't help.  I broke down and called my husband to pick up some formula on his way home from work.  In the meantime, I found Alyssa's name & number. She was so patient.  I felt very comfortable.  She saw the latch difficulties right away & gently offered suggestions.   It gave me hope to get through the difficulty so that I did keep trying.  It was just what we needed.  The problems went away, & I healed.  We haven't had any problems since.  She is 14 months now and we are still nursing happily. 
Thank You, Alyssa!

- Claudia and baby Claire

I wanted to thank you again for helping Reagan and me this morning!  I cannot express enough how much better I feel after our session today!  I was ready to give up earlier this week, but now feel committed to continue breastfeeding and reassured that there are solutions out there to help Reagan because I hate to see her struggle.  Again, we really appreciate your help and all of the information that you gave us!

- Amanda and baby Reagan

_I was at my wit's end and ready to quit breastfeeding.  I read a book and every website I could find on breastfeeding and I must have had half a dozen nurses help me with my latch but it just wasn't working for me and my baby.  He lost more than a pound in the first couple weeks of life and I was experiencing severe pain around the clock.  Thank goodness I found Alyssa who offered me hope and strategies.  I found her to be accessible and easy to talk to.  Now my son is almost 7 weeks old and we are well on our way towards being a well-coordinated nursing couple. 

- Jacquie and baby Luke

_ Oh my gosh thank you so much!! This [adoption] consultation was more than I could have hoped for! You gave me so many tools and worked with me to help me figure out what plan I was most comfortable with. I now feel like I can do what I need to do without hesitation, and look forward to eventually breastfeed if it is possible.

-Ismat and baby Aaminah