TESTIMONIALS
GABRIELLA
I never thought that I would need a Lactation Consultant! I went into motherhood thinking that it couldn't be that hard to do what was natural so I can't tell you how grateful I was in my first few weeks of motherhood to have Marianne's support. All my calmness at being a mother vanished when my milk came in and a few days later I had cracked and sore nipples. It was an enormous relief to have advice from someone who could quickly guide me through feeding approaches suitable to my baby when the situation was desperate. Marianne was also able to explain the how and why of feeding frenzies and sleeping patterns which made me feel that I understood what my baby needed which was a great feeling. She is a wealth of information and what every new Mum needs.
I never thought that I would need a Lactation Consultant! I went into motherhood thinking that it couldn't be that hard to do what was natural so I can't tell you how grateful I was in my first few weeks of motherhood to have Marianne's support. All my calmness at being a mother vanished when my milk came in and a few days later I had cracked and sore nipples. It was an enormous relief to have advice from someone who could quickly guide me through feeding approaches suitable to my baby when the situation was desperate. Marianne was also able to explain the how and why of feeding frenzies and sleeping patterns which made me feel that I understood what my baby needed which was a great feeling. She is a wealth of information and what every new Mum needs.
SUZANNA
I was lucky enough to meet Marianne prior to the arrival of my little boy during our prenatal classes. It was here that I learned about the power of baby led attachment and skin-to-skin, so when it came to the delivery, my husband and I knew what we wanted. Unfortunately my labour was an induction and in excess of 20 hours, so when baby Bastian finally arrived he was too exhausted to make his way to my breast and my delivery midwife hand expressed into his little mouth. This and other medical reasons I believe, were part of the reason why my milk took so long to come in.
It had been 5 days and my milk still hadn't come in and my little boy was now very hungry so needed to be supplemented with formula, which I was devastated about, as I had always planned to breastfeed. Marianne was wonderful, she was supportive and encouraged me to stick with it. Her plan to stimulate milk production was easy to follow, and thankfully on day 6, my milk finally came in, and in abundance!
Although I no longer had the problem of milk production, I did have very uneven flow from each breast which stressed my baby. Once again Marianne was wonderful in offering the right support and advice.
Bastian is now 6 months of age and we're still breastfeeding strong as he's a healthy 8.2kg. I'm forever grateful to Marianne for her invaluable support as an experienced mother, midwife and lactation consultant.
I was lucky enough to meet Marianne prior to the arrival of my little boy during our prenatal classes. It was here that I learned about the power of baby led attachment and skin-to-skin, so when it came to the delivery, my husband and I knew what we wanted. Unfortunately my labour was an induction and in excess of 20 hours, so when baby Bastian finally arrived he was too exhausted to make his way to my breast and my delivery midwife hand expressed into his little mouth. This and other medical reasons I believe, were part of the reason why my milk took so long to come in.
It had been 5 days and my milk still hadn't come in and my little boy was now very hungry so needed to be supplemented with formula, which I was devastated about, as I had always planned to breastfeed. Marianne was wonderful, she was supportive and encouraged me to stick with it. Her plan to stimulate milk production was easy to follow, and thankfully on day 6, my milk finally came in, and in abundance!
Although I no longer had the problem of milk production, I did have very uneven flow from each breast which stressed my baby. Once again Marianne was wonderful in offering the right support and advice.
Bastian is now 6 months of age and we're still breastfeeding strong as he's a healthy 8.2kg. I'm forever grateful to Marianne for her invaluable support as an experienced mother, midwife and lactation consultant.
REBECCA
After struggling with breastfeeding and a very unsettled baby for 10 days after coming home from hospital, I realised my milk supply was very low and my baby had lost a lot of weight. In desperation I called Marianne who came over within the hour. After spending an hour and a half with us it was like I had a new baby; the change in my son was instantaneous. He finally had a full belly and slept soundly for the first time. Marianne was very hands on, looking at the way I breastfed, my son's behaviour, and helping me manage my low milk supply issues with a detailed plan for the weeks ahead. Marianne gave me so much confidence in looking after my baby and managing my breastfeeding issues. I have since seen Marianne a number of times for follow ups and I now have a thriving three month old little boy. I can honestly say her visits were the best thing I have ever done for both myself and my son.
After struggling with breastfeeding and a very unsettled baby for 10 days after coming home from hospital, I realised my milk supply was very low and my baby had lost a lot of weight. In desperation I called Marianne who came over within the hour. After spending an hour and a half with us it was like I had a new baby; the change in my son was instantaneous. He finally had a full belly and slept soundly for the first time. Marianne was very hands on, looking at the way I breastfed, my son's behaviour, and helping me manage my low milk supply issues with a detailed plan for the weeks ahead. Marianne gave me so much confidence in looking after my baby and managing my breastfeeding issues. I have since seen Marianne a number of times for follow ups and I now have a thriving three month old little boy. I can honestly say her visits were the best thing I have ever done for both myself and my son.
