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 Success Stories 2010 Please send us your success stories and photos!! We will add them to our website....
"I SKYPED with Laurie right after my son, Silas, turned four months. While this probably seems late in the breastfeeding game to be talking with her, it was the perfect time for me. As a first-time mom, breastfeeding has never come easily to me; I was unprepared for the 8+ weeks it would take to establish an adequate supply for a larger baby, and I was pressured by family and friends (and strangers!!) to supplement with formula. Sticking to the commitment I had made to breastfeeding, I persevered to the four-month mark, but I was then faced with new pressures and doubts: Why is he still eating all the time? Should I begin solid foods? Is it my fault that he's not sleeping through the night? What if I don't want to let him cry it out? Laurie reassured me that Silas had gained weight perfectly. She gave me advice about solid foods and sleep and, probably most importantly, she reestablished my confidence in myself and my decisions. As a new mom, it's so easy to become overwhelmed with often-conflicting information from doctors, the Internet, family members, friends and it's easy to lose sight of the motherly instinct within us. Thanks to Laurie and Virtual Breastfeeding Help, I ended the call feeling energized and reaffirmed. Before my consultation, I wasn't sure how much longer I would last. But by the time our consultation ended, I was reminded that what I am doing is the best for both my baby and me. Even though I'd been breastfeeding for months before my call, I was in dire need of the hope Laurie provided to continue. Because of this, I will excitedly recommended Virtual Breastfeeding Help to every mom or soon-to-be mom I come across, and I will keep this advocate in mind if my husband and I are lucky enough to have more children. Very sincerely, thank you, Best Fed Babies, for all that you have given to my family." - Kaleen, Altoona, PA Success Stories 2009
  "Laurie was an exceptionally wonderful breastfeeding consultant for both of my children. Even though I am a Pediatrician I still needed assistance. My first child was in the NICU for a week, which left me to resort to pumping to build up my milk supply. The first weeks home were challenging including a bout of terrible mastitis and a colicky baby. Laurie was amazing, was always readily available to me and gave me personal advice. With her help I remained committed, and did not give up. I breastfed my son until he was 13 months old, and then I became pregnant with my second baby. The second time around, despite the ‘experience’ from the first, I battled clogged ducts and poor milk production from one breast, which frustrated my daughter and myself greatly. Laurie gave me the much needed personal attention during this time of great need and support. Thank you, Laurie! I could not have done it without you! ~ Naveen, Pediatrician, Brea, CA  "I had never thought I, as an intended mother, could breastfeed my twins. While I was in the the midst of the gestational surrogacy program in India another intended mother told me about Laurie of Virtual Help. I met with Laurie about 3 months prior to the babies' birth and I was able to have several consultations with her from India after the babies were born. I think this is wonderful. I have access to Laurie wherever I am - even in India (and Missouri,too). Thank you so much for helping me breastfeed my little boy and my little girl."~ Saundra, Kansas City, MO  "My Best Fed Babies lactation consultant, Christy, was so helpful when I was having some breastfeeding trouble with my third baby. Christy was so calm and determined to make my feeding experience for myself and my baby the best possible. When you are having feeding issues there is nothing more assuring to know that there is someone like who is totally there for you!" ~ Christina, Sierra Madre, CA
"Laurie
Haessly is a godsend for nursing mothers. She is truly an expert in
her field, and she loves what she does for a living. I learned about
Laurie after my second baby was 4 months old; I thought I knew what I
was doing in regards to nursing, but I found myself back at work,
pumping several times per day, and my milk supply was diminishing. I
panicked. My consultations with Laurie via Virtual Breastfeeding helped me immensely. My
milk supply returned to normal, and I am still happily supplying breast
milk for my 8 month old. I wish I had known about Laurie with my first
baby, when latching on was a true challenge. Now I tell every pregnant
woman I know about Laurie and www.virtualbreastfeedinghelp.com. My standard gift now for my friends and family members having babies is a 'Virtual Consultation Gift Certificate'!" ~Emily, Physician Assistant, Los Angeles, CA
"Thank you, Laurie, for you help after my baby was born. You do not realize how much your service means to me. I thought I knew what I was doing but I struggled until I was told by my daughter's pediatrician to contact you. I was unable to leave the house and you were a godsend. Not only did you help me with latch-on problems you referred me back to my OB to have thyroid testing done. I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism. Thanks to your wealth of knowledge and experience I am now on medication and have achieved a full milk supply. Mommy and baby are both very happy now!" ~ Dani, Santa Helena, CA Breastfed Babies are Best Fed Babies®!
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