“My daughter was born in December. We had no health issues or concerns when she was born. She lost some weight while in the hospital, but the pediatrician said it was to be expected, and it was a small amount of weight loss.

 

After we left we went back to the pediatrician and she had started to gain weight, the goal being to gain an ounce per day. A week later we went back and she had only gained one ounce in that seven days. The pediatrician, my husband and I worried that she wasn't getting enough (and the doctor said we may have to think about supplementing with formula; something I did not want to do), and we decided to go to a lactation consultant.

 

My mom told me to call Dihann, who helped my mom with nursing me, and we went to see her right away. She gave us lots of easy-to-understand information and honest opinions to help us. It's been a slow process, but our baby started gaining and has now gotten to the "ounce per day" goal, and actually gone a little over that!

 

Since seeing her, we've had multiple conversations for more advice, help and questions I've had, along with Dihann checking in with me to see how our baby was doing! From problems with low milk supply, to help latching and information about how breastmilk is made and what it does for our baby, she's helped us through everything. I'm very grateful that she's helped us so that we could do what's best for our baby!”