“I always I knew I wanted to be a breastfeeding mama. During my pregnancy, I had no doubts about my plan to simply pop my baby on the breast as soon as she was born. Well, it turns out I had very much underestimated how difficult it can be. I was sent home from the hospital with very little confidence in my ability to breastfeed and nourish my baby. As a first time mom, the fear of not being able to breastfeed my baby sent my hormone driven anxiety through the roof. I felt so confused, overwhelmed, stressed, exhausted and I knew I needed help.

Thankfully I was connected with Kimmy of Milky Way Mamas who helped me through my many challenges including difficulty latching, painful latch, the need to supplement, sleepy baby at the breast, weight loss and slow weight gain. Kimmy worked with me to calm my fears and take actionable steps toward making sure my milk supply grew while supporting and encouraging me to relax and focus on nurturing a breastfeeding relationship with my baby.

She educated me in the most gracious way while being patient and neutral with my emotional, forgetful, mom-brain state of mind. Kimmy never made me feel like I was too much, or too needy. She was always there to answer my questions and checked in with me regularly.

I’m so thankful for her help in achieving my breastfeeding goals that at times I thought might be impossible. I would have given up ten times over if it wasn’t for Kimmy’s support and knowledge. It has been a journey, and one of the most challenging things I’ve done in my life but so worth the effort to have established a strong breastfeeding bond with my baby.”

• Bianca E.