Testimonial for Joanne Stein
As I imagine it is for most first time moms, breastfeeding was harder than I ever thought it would be. I was about to give up. I had a cracked nipple on one side, a flat nipple that my baby couldn't always find on the other side. My daughter wasn't gaining weight and the pediatrician was already talking about supplementing with formula. I contacted Jo and she came over THAT DAY! D-Day, the day I almost folded. She lived an hour away from me, but she showed up just a few hours after I called. I had never met Jo before, but after just a short time with her in my living room, I felt like I'd known her for years. We headed up to my bedroom where I felt the most comfortable. Let's face it, I was feeling tired, defeated, and I just wanted to lay in my own bed with my newborn. I was so calm in Jo's presence that I spent the next hour or so completely topless as she sat next to me and carefully coached me in the most sensitive, encouraging way possible. Knowing that she had already nursed 4 of her own children also gave me hope that I could do this too! I had immediate confidence in Jo's advice. She empowered me to find my way through breastfeeding. One of her best pieces of advice was when she gave me "permission" to lay in bed for the next few days skin-to-skin and not worry about anything else but feeding my baby. She knew that my absolute goal and desire was to continue with breastfeeding. I loved using the "but my LC said card" as much as I wanted that week! A year later, my daughter and I are still breastfeeding. It is the most precious relationship of my time on this earth. I am so grateful for Jo's presence, knowledge, and support like I was a close friend or family even though we barely knew each other. I still enjoy touching base with her and will definitely be using her services with baby #2. Thank you, Jo!!
-Kathryn Combs
January 18, 2017
Joanne Stein
Grace and Wildflowers Birth
Postpartum Rate: $30 to $45
