Brittany and David (Sept. 2022-current)

We were fortunate enough to be referred to Jenelle when our son was 2.5 weeks old. Up until that point, we had no success with breastfeeding and had been exclusively pumping which was exhausting for the whole family. Even before our consultation, Jenelle took the time to talk on the phone with me about my goals for breastfeeding and how she could support me. At the time, I was not sure breastfeeding would be successful and was committed to continuing to exclusively pump - Jenelle supported that if it was the road we ultimately had to take.

At our initial consultation, we were met with such compassion, kindness, and support and were optimistic about our ability to breastfeed. Jenelle has experience as not only a nurse but also as a mom and uses that combined knowledge to provide exceptional education and support to both me and my husband. My husband knew breastfeeding was important to me, but left that consultation with a much deeper knowledge of all of the benefits it would provide our son, which allowed him to be my biggest supporter in the journey.

Jenelle helped us with getting a latch and positioning as well as coming up with a plan that worked for our family to establish successful breastfeeding. Within a week, we were exclusively breastfeeding - something I did not think would be possible! We continued to work with Jenelle to make adjustments and she provided consistent support. When we discovered some food sensitivities, she was quick to give me a call and talk through her own first-hand experience to help me through ours.

Now, our son is 14 weeks old and is thriving! I can honestly say that without Jenelle, I don’t think we would have been able to get to where we are today.

Jenelle has gone ten steps further and created a space for new moms to gather on a weekly basis - the Lactation Lounge. This space has been tremendously valuable postpartum and during maternity leave. It has given me, and other new moms, an opportunity to practice leaving the house alone with the baby & the ability to connect with and talk to others who are also on the same exiting journey of motherhood.