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December 2023 by Sabrina C.
I wasn't going to write anything but I came across this NY times article titled "What Parents Should Know About Tongue-Tie Releases" and thought about all the sleep-deprived mothers like me who almost got the laser surgery for my baby. Dawn strongly recommended a laser surgery from a dentist (located next to her office) while two ENT doctors, from Rady and Scripps, said my baby doesn't need a cut. A lactation consultant is not a doctor and should not diagnose tongue ties. A laser surgery is not only expensive but potentially dangerous. Please always get a second opinion from a specialist before jumping into the procedure.
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February 2023 by Julianna W.
Carlee has been amazing to work with & I was lucky that insurance covered her visits as well (BlueShield of CA)! She provides so much valuable education and can offer various options and solutions. She is extremely reassuring and brings such a positive energy with her to visits! Thank you for your care!
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January 2023 by Marysa G.
Such a wonderful organization! I could not recommend more! Carlee helped me feed my son and bond with him! My son was in the NICU for a few days so I thought I would never get breastfeeding down! She was so helpful and kind! The home visits are fantastic. She even got me resized for my pump since I was using the wrong size! Amazing!
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December 2022 by Amanda G.
This review is long overdue. Dawn was amazing at helping when my 7 month old's nursing was causing me severe pain that made me cringe every single time. I thought our nursing journey would be over, but she was so so helpful. Still no idea what was causing all the pain, but I think it was his latch all of a sudden changing with new teeth. She recommended some chewy tubes and after that, an amazing massage, and repositioning his nursing position, we've been able to nurse until he turned 17 months! Oh and not to mention she sized me for the correct pump flanges. I was using WAY too bit of flanges and I had no idea the pain it was causing. I highly recommend Dawn to anyone looking for breastfeeding help.
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November 2022 by Jade S.
Blown away by how helpful Carlee was. She did lymphatic drainage and massage on my breast for a clogged duct/mastitis, gave the most thorough eval of my daughters mouth and answered a million questions I didn't think to ask but needed to know, even as a thoroughly researched third-time-mom. I was just so impressed with everything about her, she exceeded all expectations and was the best most knowledgable LC I've met in person. Her breastfeeding technique is also laid back and simple, not overly complicated like many other traditional LC's. I wasn't even completely sure I needed a consultation before I booked it and now not only do I wish I would've done it sooner but I want another one! Couldn't recommend more & just so grateful!
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August 2022 by Kanani B.
Dawn is wonderful and was so helpful in teaching me everything I needed to know regarding breastfeeding, pumping, as well as general baby questions I had - which has been super helpful as a first time mom trying to navigate so many unknowns. Dawn did a few home visits after our little one was born, which was super convenient and one less thing to worry about! I highly recommend Mamas & Milk to get all the postpartum support you need!
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December 2021 by Suzanne A.
I had a wonderful experience with Dawn from Mamas and Milk! I was considering quitting breastfeeding due to challenges with my son's tongue tie - I met with Dawn and she gave me lots of tips and advice on how to work around this challenge as well as recommended a wonderful doctor who was able to fix his tie. She made me feel comfortable and she gave us actionable things to work on each time we met. She is a great communicator and always followed up promptly with lots of additional information. She is super encouraging and not judgmental at all. I would 100% recommended her and her team to any moms to be who want to breastfeed and learn how to make the experience successful and enjoyable for you and your baby! I'm so happy to be able to continue breastfeeding and my son is much happier too!
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October 2021 by Tiffany W.
The service with Dawn was productive and went well. However, my diamond engagement ring went missing after her visit. I usually leave it next to my sink, where she went to wash her hands before we got started. But there's a chance it was missing the day prior and I didn't notice. I was in a postpartum haze and dealing with my son's procedure/aftercare so I really can't be sure. I don't want to accuse her b/c I'm not 100% certain, just don't know where it could've gone, didn't have any other visitors, and never found it (thank god it was insured). I don't have any other kids that could've moved it nor a housekeeper or nanny. This occurred 2yrs ago, but just posting in case anyone else happened to have a similar experience. As far as the lactation consulting goes, it seems like she is great at what she does.
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August 2021 by Nicole B.
Carlee is an amazing source of knowledge who helped me overcome some breastfeeding challenges within days of getting home from the hospital. She was started off by being a great listener as she looked to understand my concerns and observing how my daughter and I were currently approaching feeding. Carlee then provided a very detailed plan of care that included additional information and links to more resources online. After just two visits I felt much more confident and have been successful in my journey. Very thankful for her help!
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October 2020 by Mary Wang
Dawn is truly amazing. She is intuitive and insightful. I went to one of her breastfeeding support groups before I gave birth just to check it out. She is just gentle with all of her new moms. I also ADORE her in person yoga classes- it was the first time I could do yoga and she lulled my baby to sleep giving me one of the most relaxing meditative hours of my life post partum. Then there was the massage to de clog the worst clogged ducts ever. It literally hurt my breasts when I would walk because they were in such terrible shape. She de clogged me and it was just another AMAZING moment in my post partum. I will not forget the wonderful and gentle care that she gave me during such a sensitive period.
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October 2020 by Daniella K.
tl;dr - if your baby has/had tethered oral tissue, SEE DAWN! Full review: Dawn is the third and by far the BEST lactation consultant we've seen since our baby was born, and it's a mark of how awesome she is that I'm writing this review within hours of her visit. She came to see me when I asked her completely last minute, making time in her busy schedule with a day's notice. Our little one started fussing at the breast at 4 weeks (she is now 9 weeks old) and progressively got to the point where nearly every feed with her is a huge fight, leaving both of us in tears and frustrated. A prior LC referred us to get her tongue tie addressed a week ago, which we did. While it seems this was the right decision, on a follow-up visit with that LC, we were not equipped with any skills or exercise to optimize her rehabilitation and get us back on track. It felt like the other LCs we worked with weren't able to look past the snapshot of our visit - our baby would have a calm feed, or would calm down during her feed, and they didn't seem to believe me when I said that she would freak out 30 mins later when they left even while applying all the same skills; they would think we had found the "magic bullet" to her fussiness when there wasn't one. We had spent a lot of money at this point, and I think my partner had stopped believing in paid breastfeeding support. One of the first things Dawn said to me was, "I believe you. Tongue tie babies are inconsistent." I could have cried out of relief. She was honest that our work will probably take at least a month or so, but gave us so many actual exercises (that our baby likes!) to strengthen her muscles and get things on track. Her oral assessment of our baby was unbelievably thorough and well-informed. She has training in rehabilitation following oral releases, which is a very specific skillset. She also was SO empathetic. While another LC gave us a blanket ban on pacifiers except while in the car, Dawn said it was very reasonable to use a pacifier to calm her for short periods during feeds - and it's already helping get her to take the breast a little bit more. No lactation consultant has a magic fix for complex breastfeeding issues, but Dawn was the first person to empower us with tools and self-compassion to work through this with our baby. My partner and I could not be more grateful.
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June 2020 by Katie Olson
The breastfeeding support group is awesome, as is prenatal yoga, yoga with babies, and the 1:1 breastfeeding sessions! I cannot recommend this group enough!!!
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February 2020 by Mikayla B.
Carlee saved us. She was so amazing from the moment that she walked through our door!! She took to the time to watch our breastfeeding technique and educated me, while listening to all of our needs. She went above & beyond to relate and listen to our struggles, and hopes to move forward. She was very gracious and respectful to both me and my son. Attention to detail and careful consideration of every step in our process was important, and she paid close attention to it all. We learned things our own pediatrician missed and did not care to mention. We cannot thank Carlee enough for her caring charisma!!
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January 2020 by Jul T.
Dawn was so thorough and knowledgable. She explained things in such a way that made perfect sense. You can tell that she takes great pride in what she does and goes the extra mile to really understand lactation. By the way, she wasn't pushy at all. Her demeanor is so calm and disarming. We came up with a feasible plan and stuck with it. It took a while, but we finally saw the light at the end of the tunnel. Dawn is the best lactation consultant. I look forward to meeting pregnant women just so that I can tell them about her.
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January 2020 by Desiree Salameh
I have used Dawn twice now for severe clogged ducts and she is a lifesaver!
