Testimonial for Ryoko M McConkie, PCD(DONA), IBCLC

We feel really lucky to have had Ryoko’s support during our first three months as new parents. With her background as a midwife and lactation educator in Japan, she brought a lot of knowledge along with a calm, reassuring presence into our home.

Whenever we had questions or were struggling with breastfeeding, she was there for us. She’s very patient, kind, and thoughtful, and worked with us to find what made sense for our situation.

She’s also very experienced and comfortable with babies. Our baby loved being held by her. Having her around made a huge difference for us, both physically and emotionally, during a pretty intense learning period. She’s also very dependable and was a steady presence during the 10 pm to 6 am window.

Since we don’t have family nearby, we were pretty worried about how we’d manage at first. But Ryoko gave us confidence and peace of mind, and helped us actually enjoy those early months.

We’re really grateful for everything she’s done for our family. We’d recommend her to anyone looking for thoughtful, knowledgeable, and genuinely caring postpartum support.

-Yuko Kawabata

April 28, 2026

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