“Tessa was the fourth lactation consultant that I went to after months of feeding issues with my little one - and it felt like the first one that truly listened! When we first started our sessions my son was in the 6-8th weight percentile and I had extreme nipple damage that had led to exclusive pumping and bottle feeding. The 9 weeks that I was exclusively pumping were a great challenge both physically and emotionally, and Tessa helped simplify my life, while helping to reintroduce my son to nursing and getting him comfortable at the breast. Tessa truly cares about her patients - checking in after sessions and following up on topics we discussed. I'm happy to say that after regular sessions with Tessa, my son is now exclusively nursing and close to the 30th percentile! I am so grateful for her genuine compassion and expertise. I can't recommend her highly enough!”
-Kristen
“Tessa has been such an incredible resource after having my first baby. The journey of breastfeeding has not been easy for us (tongue and lip ties) but she took the time to guide me through everything, share tons of information, and answer all of my questions. She is extremely knowledgeable and professional but also has a warm personality that just makes you feel comfortable in what sometimes can be an uncomfortable situation. Tessa also helped me plan my strategy for pumping as I went back to work. She has relieved me of so much stress and worry, I can’t thank her enough! This new mom actually feels confident now (at least in terms of breastfeeding)!”
- Kristi
"Tessa saved my breastfeeding relationship with my daughter—she very compassionately and very capably oriented me to the reality of my life as a new breastfeeding mother. She also saved my sanity in those early weeks! And when my son was born two years later, she counseled me through an unexpectedly challenging episode. I’m so grateful for her expertise, her compassion, and her willingness to support me in difficult moments with humor and with grace."
- Nancy
“Being a second-time mom, I didn’t expect to have any issues feeding my baby. But after a week of painful nursing that was increasingly more challenging each day, I knew something was wrong. Luckily Tessa came to my rescue! She suspected that my son had a tongue-tie, something that was missed by the lactation consultant at the hospital, and gave me tips to make nursing easier until my son could have a frenotomy. I met with Tessa again after the procedure to review the necessary stretches and to help with nursing in general. It’s so easy to become overwhelmed and discouraged as a new mom, and Tessa understands this. She is warm, patient, and nurturing, something every new mama needs. Without Tessa’s early help, I don’t think I would have been able to nurse my baby as I wanted. Thank you Tessa!!!!”
- Amanda
“Coming home from the NICU felt terrifying. Tessa supported my family with this transition and gave us the confidence we needed to keep our new addition healthy. Tessa was well informed and able to answer all our questions and guided us to information that would help my family make smart and safe choices for our little one. She helped with breastfeeding techniques, managing to pump, working with our baby to ensure she was using the right bottle and on an appropriate feeding schedule. She made herself easily available and was quick to respond to any of my concerns. Tessa is professional, funny, and kind. We could not thank her enough for the support she gave my family during this tricky time.”
- Larissa