Reviews From Moms Just Like You
Our Certified Lactation Consultants are THE best in town, but you don’t have to just take our word for it! We’re grateful to the hundreds of Central FL moms who have taken the time to share their experience and help other new moms find the support they need to reach their individual breastfeeding goals!
Being a first time mother in and of itself was quite overwhelming and exciting all at once. I knew I wanted to breastfeed before I even gave birth to my daughter, and met with Amy from Lactation Consultants of Central Florida before she was born. In that first meeting, she gave me the full run-down on what to expect, different breastfeeding holds, and resources on breastfeeding. Even though I thought I was prepared, after I gave birth, breastfeeding proved to be much more difficult! Amy was there every-step-of-the-way, and partnered with our family to ensure we were successful at breastfeeding. I can honestly say that without Amy, I would not have made it to fully breastfeeding, as we are now. My family, and I, felt the pressure of formula-feeding, and we would have just resorted to that, if we didn’t have the guidance and help of Amy. She was very knowledgeable and educated – which made it easier for us to trust her. Our doctors also knew of the great work of Lactation Consultants of Central Florida – as they had worked with the company [for many years] and only had positive things to say about them. Amy even helped us with putting our now, 2 month old daughter, on a good sleep schedule, which has been so beneficial. She has made such a difference in our lives and we are so thankful for her. Amy always came to our home with a smile, positive attitude, and an action plan to ensure our success. She was always timely, super responsive, and genuinely cared for our family. She always had a listening ear, and answered all my questions as a first-time, worried mom. Over time, she became more of a friend to me, and I will hold dearly in my heart what she has done for my family! She has been a pleasure to work with and such a blessing in our lives, we highly recommend her.
My baby girl was almost 4 weeks old when I set up an appointment last weekend. Renea came to my house the following day and she was absolutely wonderful! I breastfed my older daughter (7 years ago) and, although it wasn’t easy then, thought I knew what I would be doing now, but it turned out to be a very frustrating and stressful process for me this time around. Every time it was time to feed my baby I would get anxious and dread the thought of breastfeeding. I was nervous about meeting with a consultant, but Renea made me feel completely at ease and comfortable from the moment she walked in. She took the time to explain everything, listen to me, answer my questions, and show me what a nursing session should look and sound like. By the time we were done I felt a huge weight lifted off my shoulder. I felt so much more confident and had a much better understanding of breastfeeding. Everything has been so much better this past week thanks to Renea. I only wish I had met with someone like her in 2012!
Amy and Rachel are amazing! I was referred to them by a pediatrician and I can honestly say, they are the reason that I am still breastfeeding/bottle-feeding with breast milk with my son at 5 months! They are so attentive and ACTIVELY listen to resolve your issues. They come prepared with a scale and all kinds of pump supplies. They are patient and kind and positive. It would have been so easy for Amy to give up on me after month three but she said, “I’m confident that we can have Caleb feeding at the breast. We just have to keep at it!” Through the tears and pain and frustration, my Caleb is finally comfortable at the breast and I’m able to pump much less. I can go on and on and on about the service these ladies provide but it would do them no justice. I really wish I had known about them when I had my first child but I’m so blessed to have known them this go round. Many thanks to Amy and Rachel of the Lactation Consultants of Central Florida.
I CANNOT say enough about Lactation Consultants of Central Florida! Amy is THE REASON why I am still breastfeeding at 8 months – a goal of mine that I didn’t think I was going to meet. I had a tough post-labor hospital stay and a rough first few months with my own health issues and a colicky baby, and it was Amy’s support that helped me struggle through many many days of wanting to give up. My breastfeeding relationship with my daughter now was worth all of that hard work – I have a special bond with my daughter and I feel so empowered and proud of my own journey. I know that I couldn’t have done it without Amy’s help and support. First of all, she is highly knowledgeable. As a researcher in my own career, I am always doing my own detailed research about parenting best practices and I value and trust those with a research lens. I have been super impressed with the depth of Amy’s knowledge base and the way that she backs up her advice and guidance with research-based techniques and approaches. She also makes a point to answer questions and schedule visits in a very timely manner. Most importantly, Amy makes you feel totally comfortable, no matter where in your breastfeeding journey you might be. At one point, she even took hours to deal with my insurance company when it looked like my visits were not going to be covered. She continues to be a support for me and my daughter in more ways than one. It honestly feels like she is a part of the family! A true blessing for this first time mom! Thanks for all that you’ve done for my family, Lactation Consultants of Central Florida!
I can’t say enough about Amy and all her help. From the second I met her, she made me feel relaxed and any discouraging feelings I had disappeared. With my first, we were supplementing with formula at 8 weeks and I can happily say my last is now almost 5 months and I believe we will make my goal of 1 year exclusive breast milk. Amy was caring and encouraging and never made me feel anything less than empowered to meet my goal. Working with her is like hanging out with a friend for an hour. As a side note: she was also fantastic with my 2 year old :). I have recommended Amy to several co-workers and have friends, with no children, wanting to work with her. Thank you! I can’t wait to text you and tell you we made it 1 year!
I was having trouble with my milk supply and baby losing weight. After leaving the hospital the next morning Renea came right over and spent the morning with me helping to evaluate baby and me. I learned so much and felt so empowered after our session. And peace of mind that I was doing the right thing for my baby was worth it all! I would 100% recommend any mom (especially a first time mom like me) to see these ladies! Absolutely great experience! My breastfeeding journey would have been so much more difficult without them!
I reached out to Amy, on the recommendation of my pediatrician, for an in home lactation consultation. After a week of troubleshooting my way through nursing as a first time mom I decided I needed some extra help. Amy was just what I needed. She was professional and warm, listened to my concerns, gave me helpful information and was a wealth of knowledge. She stayed with me (& my husband) as long as we needed, gave me the confidence boost I needed to push through and tips and tricks for caring for me and my baby well. I highly recommend Amy Bassett and attribute much of my strength to persevere through the rough few weeks of breastfeeding to my consultation with her.
Forever grateful for the Lactation Consultants of Central Florida! Amy is one of the most encouraging and kind people I have ever met. She meets you right where you are, is an incredible listener and empowers you in your breastfeeding journey, each step of the way. And you learn so much with her! Her patience and care is such a gift. Thank you, Amy for walking this road with women and families, you are a treasure!
Within minutes of Renea working with me and my son he was latching without a nipple shield or causing me nipple pain. She showed us a simple technique of letting him root to find my nipple and latch on his own. I wish I had called weeks ago. I really want to encourage any mom out there struggling to give them a call. I can’t thank Renea enough.
Amy saved me! My son is a month old now and first few days after he was born I was struggling with breast feeding. In was in tears and ready to give up and do formula. I called Amy and she scheduled appointment almost immediately. She gave me better advice than all 3 consultants I saw at the hospital. She left and I felt like I could keep BF. It took a couple of more visits before I was able to be 100% confident but she kept in touch and helped me through. A must if you are a first time mom.or first time breast feeding!
I am going to be forever grateful for them and Rachel is a real blessing… I have options, solutions, and hope for the first time in this journey. I finally believe this challenge will be successful, when I felt without hope and like a failure. I will forever sing your praises and recommend to all who will listen! Thank you!!! ♥ ♥ ♥
I cannot even put into words what Renea was able to help us with today. My daughter is 4 days old and my milk has yet to come in. To say I had become frustrated and hopeless would be an understatement. Renea came to our house within an hour of us calling, spent over 3.5 hours with us, and by the time she left, I was producing 1.5 oz of colostrum and milk for my little one!!
My son and I were having trouble with his latch being too shallow and he was losing weight & jaundiced when we got home from the hospital. I was pumping and bottle feeding him when Amy came to our house to help us at 6 days old. I had taken her breastfeeding 101 class at Babies R Us while pregnant and I was confident she could help. She did a weighted feed with us, told us how great we were doing, and gave us some tips to help keep his latch from hurting. By the time Amy left our house I had all the confidence in us I needed to put the bottles down (until I returned to work), and we’ve been successfully breastfeeding ever since. He’s gaining weight ahead of schedule and thriving. Amy even helped me with some follow up texts when I needed a little reassurance at the beginning. Thank you so much Amy! ????
Amanda was awesome, she made me feel so comfortable. I was fed up and about to totally give up and only pump and feed – I text Amy and someone came out the very next day. I was hesitant to have someone come out because the experience I had in the hospital wasn’t very helpful, I was worried it would be a waste of money but my son was latched and completed a whole feeding the same day without any issues. It was the best money I spent! Definitely recommend this company to anyone with breastfeeding issues, they are excellent!
Amy Bassett was there for me when I had lost so much confidence in nursing. She scheduled an appointment with me the very next day and when she walked in and came up the stairs I cried within the first two minutes! I was overwhelmed, emotional and sleep deprived. I had so many questions and she calmly consoled me and listened to all my concerns and addressed every one of them in detail. She provided me with so many tips and tricks and at the end of the session, I truly felt more knowledgeable and strong enough to be able to get through this journey. I later on felt like my son wasn’t taking in enough and was worried for his weight, So I called Amy for another session. She came and comforted me by weighing him before and after a nursing session. She came with all of her equipment. I was also having trouble with his sleep patterns and her background as a sleep consultant was very helpful. Her tips and tricks helped me and baby get in a few extra hours of sleep, which was much needed! Amy is extremely professional, knowledgeable, caring and approachable. She is easily reachable when you have questions even after your sessions, which is very helpful. Where I am today, in my breastfeeding journey, is thanks to her continued support and encouragement. THANK YOU, AMY! -Sadia
I am so grateful for the experience I had with Lactation Consultants of Central Florida!! I was having issues around 8 weeks with baby reflux and overall weight gain due to what I thought was a supply issue. After meeting with Rachel she eased my stressed mind by educating me and got me on a pump/nursing plan I could easily follow. Sure enough after just a few days of following her advice, my sweet baby girl was getting caught up to the appropriate weight and was showing good gain. I would advise any mommy out there, DONT GIVE UP and just give baby formula. Yes there are scenarios where it’s a must, but with some education, help, and a few tweaks from a great team of consultants you would be amazed at what you can accomplish. Call Rachel today!!!
I just want to testify- working with Amy has been a godsend! I’ve seen her twice for lactation consulting after the baby was born, and most recently for sleep consulting. It’s so worth having a lactation consultant. Amy helped me with positioning and latching and overall confidence in breastfeeding. I’ve had two different issues come up post visit, and she was quickly able to help me understand how to remedy via text message. You can tell that she is very passionate about what she does, it shows in her work. I went through a really rough patch of my 6 month old daughter waking up every night from 2-5, in addition to night feelings, and I was struggling. Sleep deprivation is no joke. Amy helped me to create a great sleep environment and I’ve been following her sleep schedule for the last 3 days, and already have seen a HUGE improvement. She was very good about identifying and working with me to put a sleep plan in place that aligned with my parenting style. She wasn’t judgmental, and was very kind and understanding when I needed it most….
Had an amazing experience with Amy Bassett as she guided me to feeling confident in breastfeeding, helped answer each question I had and get rid of all my qualms. She was super down to earth yet balanced it by being incredibly knowledgeable and informative, plus she was personable! Very thankful to have her help.
Amy is an absolute Godsend! After an unsuccessful time breastfeeding my daughter 4 years ago, I was determined to make it work with my son. However, I had a rough delivery and even worse recovery. He was taken from me for the first 12 hours because of low blood sugars and breathing issues, and I was too out of it to think about pumping. After being discharged, I ended up being rushed back to the hospital with a BP of 186/110. Needless to say, the first 2 weeks were difficult…and then came the same issues I had with breastfeeding my daughter. Excruciating pain and my baby boy was losing weight instead of gaining. My mother contacted Amy and she was at my doorstep in just a couple of days. I felt extremely comfortable with her from the get go.. like I’d known her for years. She helped me with correct positioning, latch, remedies for my destroyed nipple. She was so patient and kind and answered every question I had, even after our appointment. Another very important thing I learned from her visit is that it’s absolutely OK if you have to supplement and/or pump; that I was doing the very best for my baby. She left me detailed instructions on how to move forward, and we have kept in touch ever since. She continues to encourage me on my journey. At the time of her visit, I was barely pumping 12-15 oz per day (my little one was 2.5 weeks). Now my chunky man is almost 4 months, has perfected his latch, and I am able to comfortably switch between pumping and breastfeeding. During the week when I mostly pump, I’m making an average of 35 oz per day. If you’re struggling, don’t give up!! It isn’t easy, but it’s most rewarding once you get past the hurdles! My milestones were 6 weeks and 3 months….now it’s completely 2nd nature and we have tried and conquered new nursing positions. I’m so thankful for Amy’s encouragement throughout my journey…and so is my chubby little man! There’s just such a sense of accomplishment knowing all that hard work has made him flourish and get those chunk rolls of a well-fed baby. ♡
Amy saved me! My son is a month old now and first few days after he was born I was struggling with breast feeding. In was in tears and ready to give up and do formula. I called Amy and she scheduled appointment almost immediately. She gave me better advice than all 3 consultants I saw at the hospital. She left and I felt like I could keep BF. It took a couple of more visits before I was able to be 100% confident but she kept in touch and helped me through. A must if you are a first time mom.or first time breast feeding!
After a very unsuccessful start to breastfeeding, I had given up and switched to bottle feeding at 3 weeks. Wanted to try breastfeeding one more time since I knew it was best. Called and Rachel came to our house within 48 hours for help and to evaluate what we were doing. Rachel is amazing – our baby girl is back to breastfeeding after learning she had a bad latch that Rachel helped correct (despite being told before by others this was the “proper” way to feed – and that “it would hurt but you’ll get used to it”). We also went through better positioning to help with a shallow larch. She did more than the hospital did for us with education, and also what prior lactation consultants had ever done with us, and was so patient. I recommend them in a heartbeat for anyone who needs help. They are caring and work with you based on your needs versus making you feel bad for wanting/not wanting to do certain things as a mom. They are wonderful and so thankful we found them!!
My experience with Amy was wonderful! She really helped me so much to help me breastfeed my baby! Amy was such a blessing in my life; thank you for being so understanding and so helpful!
I was having a hard time keeping my production up. Our Doctor gave us a referral to Amy. I left a message and she got back to me right away! She came to my house (super convenient ). I wish I had spoken with her awhile ago. My baby is now 5 and a half months. She set goals for me and gave a guideline of a schedule to follow. I absolutely love her. I can now keep nursing our son for a bit longer. Good news is my production is coming back!
Thank you Amy!
Having knowledge and support is an absolute must during the breastfeeding journey! It is hard but the most amazing and rewarding experience I have ever had. Lactation Consultants of Central FL has been there for me every step of the way. Amy came to my home for several meetings and I felt more confident each time. I have and still am overcoming issues but every precious smile from my baby girl shows me this is the best relationship anyone can ever have!!
Amy has helped me immensely with multiple issues during breastfeeding. So far I’ve encountered engorgement, fast letdown, and nipple damage and she has shown continued support and guidance. Amy’s knowledge of her field coupled with her friendliness and desire to resolve problems make for the best lactation specialist in central Florida. I will continue to work with Amy and highly recommend her to any nursing mothers.
I’m writing this as my 3.5 week old infant is successfully breastfeeding after only one attempt at latching. 🙂 This never would have been possible had it not been for Amy from Lactation Consultants of Central Florida!
I reached out to Amy after 2 weeks of extreme frustration, stress & worry about breastfeeding. My daughter was having severe issues latching, causing us to spend between 10-25 minutes every time we attempted a nursing session just to get her to properly latch! I was completely overwhelmed & was crying every time it was time to feed my baby.
I had an emergency C-Section & the lengthy recovery required us to supplement with formula due to my baby’s low blood sugar. I was still determined to breastfeed so my husband & I talked with every nurse who came into our room & over a 3 day period had hour long sessions with each of the 4 Lactation Consultants from the hospital in an attempt to get her to latch. I was told that my baby is “probably one of those babies who just won’t latch” by one of the LCs & her sentiments were echoed by her 3 peers. Meanwhile none of them gave me any suggestions on how to improve our baby’s latch! I was so heartbroken. After begging for access to a breast pump I was finally allowed to syringe feed our baby some breast milk in addition to formula.
After 4 days of frustration & a total loss of 14% of her weight, we left the hospital feeling so discouraged.
We continued to supplement with formula & I nursed our baby around the clock to keep my supply up but nursing wasn’t getting any easier. That’s when a quick search for a lactation consultant on a social media group for moms led me to Amy.
I called Amy late one night & she returned my call the next morning. Her voice was warm, reassuring & calm. She listened as I explained my frustrations & she offered some great suggestions to help with latching issues. Thankfully she had immediate availability later in the day so we agreed to have her come see us in our home.
Amy arrived a few minutes early (she alerted me via text with an ETA), and when she arrived she felt like a friend who was there to cheer me on & fix my problems. I immediately felt better. She was incredibly professional & started our session by asking me about my labor/delivery/recovery experience. She listened as I tearfully explained in great detail about the disappointments & frustrations we encountered.
Amy then did an initial weight check & then observed our breastfeeding session. She had immediate suggestions that were delivered in a non-threatening way. She explained the “why” behind every single suggestion so I could understand how things could improve. Our baby latched in under 10 minutes! I couldn’t believe it!
Amy explained how to ensure the baby is getting enough to eat & how to ensure the baby is positioned correctly. She helped me better understand some of the mechanics of breastfeeding with visual aids. She did a physical evaluation of my daughter’s mouth & noticed a very slight tongue tie. Our baby’s weight was rechecked & I was so happy to know she was receiving adequate milk from our nursing sessions! I felt so relieved thanks to all of the amazing advice Amy provided me.
Most importantly though Amy gently explained that it sounded like I was a bit traumatized by my entire labor/delivery/recovery experience & my trauma was getting in the way of having confidence in my ability to breastfeed. Amy’s first priority was to ensure I was sleeping, eating & taking care of myself since I had been neglecting to do anything for “me”. I was so grateful to hear that my disappointment wasn’t unfounded.
When Amy left we shared a hug & I knew things were going to change.
A week later things are 100% improved. We aren’t professionals of course, but my baby can usually latch within 5 minutes. Our sessions are becoming easier & I no longer cry when it is time to feed her.
If you are having any issues with breastfeeding call Amy right away. You will NOT be disappointed!
I’ll start with my situation, my 5 week old baby girl and I had been struggling with nursing since day one. She was not gaining weight fast enough, so when she was two weeks old we sought out a lactation consultant recommend by our pediatrician. When she came, she did so after her day job, seemed annoyed and like she couldn’t wait to leave. Long story short, she told us to try giving our baby a bottle after every feeding because she couldn’t remove enough milk. That was it. She was on our home for maybe an hour, and we paid for a two hour visit.
At four weeks old our baby had gained quite a bit of weight. Yay. But we were bottle feeding after nursing, she never seemed satisfied, i was pumping and nursing like crazy. We had her tongue and lip tie revisions and nothing seemed to help. Nursing was still very painful for me. At five weeks old my baby went on a nursing strike and would only take a bottle. I was sobbing on my couch while my husband fed our precious baby and I wanted to give up.
My husband contacted Amy at lactation consultants of central Florida early on a Monday morning. Within 30 minutes of him emailing her, we had an appointment set up for that same morning. When she arrived, she had EVERYTHING! Baby scale, baby doll, bottles, and bags of supplies! I was already hopeful. We started our comprehensive visit and my baby was hysterical. She wouldn’t nurse, kept pushing me away. I was crying, she was crying, it was a mess. Amy very calmly safe next to me on the couch, told us to calm baby and let her take a little nap while we talked. Amy was so relatable. It was like sitting with a friend on my couch. I was so comfortable. She herself had a baby that went on a nursing strike! She knew my pain. After letting my overtired and over stimulated baby (which Amy pointed out, she was so right!) Nap for almost 30 minutes, we started again. We got my baby to latch! My baby was weighed after she nursed and she was removing enough milk! I was elated. Amy taught us the right way to bottle feed so we didn’t overfeed our little one, and so that she wouldn’t prefer a bottle over breast. She gave us information, left us with nursing supplies, and even helped me hack my breast pump! Major bonus points because she never acted rushed or like she wanted to leave. She was there for me and my baby.
I wanted to cry when she left because I was so happy. Its been a week and our nursing journey is going strong! I feel like a different person and my baby even sleeps better! She has been amazing with responding to emails of questions I had since our visit and she actually cares. I recommend her highly!!!
Amy has been a God send even before my son was born.
We did a pre-delivery lactation consultation in the comfort and privacy of our home. She prepared us for what to do after delivery based on our desire to BF as long as possible which was great because when he wasn’t latching because he was too sleepy possibly delivery we knew what to do. During this consultant I found out she is also a sleep consultant which I had lots of questions about as well.
A few days after coming home I had her come over again and she really helped to get us settled while my milk transitioned from colostrum to milk.
Now almost 2 months in she us supporting us with sleep training and I couldn’t be happier to have her.
She is a wealth of knowledge and since our first consultation has been available night and day via phone and text to answer any questions and help us troubleshoot through growth spurts etc.
I would recommend her to anyone – new mommy or not!!
Alex Mookerjee
I did an in–home lactation education class with Amy when I was pregnant, and she was beyond helpful from the start. In my opinion our one-on-one session was better than a group class because I got to ask questions that were specific to my knowledge level of breastfeeding. She showed me positions for holding baby, what to look for in a successful latch, and how to avoid giving my baby formula at the hospital if medical staff pushed me in that direction. She even offered to come to the hospital if I needed her help. Shortly after giving birth I asked Amy back to my house to check my baby’s latch and make sure we were off to a good start, and this was another great experience. A few weeks down the line my child’s weight dropped below the 1st percentile, I had a very fussy baby on my hands, and I didn’t understand why things were unraveling. The baby’s oral motor skills were too weak to be able to suck properly. Amy came back to visit us again and offered tips for helping the child transition back and forth from breast to bottle feeding and offered support when I really needed it. She checked in with me almost daily to find out my little boy’s weight gain, and took the time to answer any questions I had through text. Eventually I had to switch to exclusively pumping breastmilk for my baby, and Amy gave me amazing tips for how to maximize my pumping and make my life easier since I was doing “double duty.” Now that feeding is under control and my boy has gained weight Amy is coming back to help us with sleeping issues. Amy is an incredibly devoted and highly informed lactation consultant whose passion for what she does is transparent in her personable approach to babies and mommies alike. I recommend her to all the moms I know!
Amy was able to come to my home the same day that I called. She made sure that myself and baby were very comfortable at all times. We learned a lot and truly appreciate the help.
Amy is amazing. Comes to your home and is super easy to get in contact with. Definitely recommend.
Amy was a life saver after my son was born. As a first time mom I had no clue what I was doing. I’d signed up to take some classes during my last month of pregnancy but my son had other ideas and came a month early via emergency c-section. He was transported to Nemours Children’s Hospital in Orlando which was 2 hours away. My husband and I went and stayed with him. I was trying so desperately to pump and nurse bit I was getting absolutely nowhere. Amy came and met me in my son’s hospital room and spent 2 hours teaching me sooo much! She made it a point to get to know me and I felt very comfortable with her right away. By the time she left, I had pumped enough milk for an entire day of feedings. I also had the knowledge and the tools to continue to provide for my son. I give her so much credit for his recovery and believe if I hadn’t called her, things could have gone very wrong for both of us. My husband and I are forever grateful to Amy for all of her help.
Amy was an absolute lifesaver when it came to breast-feeding and helped me out beyond words!
After an already painful beginning, our three day old had a sudden and ongoing refusal to nurse. Concerned about keeping her weight loss from growing worse and having doctors wanting us to supplement with formula (she was just a hair above a 10% loss) we began pumping and ultimately using a bottle. In addition to the psychological effects on mom and bonding, now we were concerned about ever being able to return to the breast after these interventions. The Lactation Consultants of Central Florida website impressed us with its professionalism and thoroughness and gave us hope we could make nursing work–and soon. We were very pleased to see from the online booking that we could get help virtually right away. Our two hours with Amy from Lactation Consultants of Central FL was money well spent as she had us and our little one fixed up and returned to exclusively nursing (no more pumping for now!) right away. Three days after our consult you would never know our newborn had a five day strike! At our consultation, Amy was very kind, gentle, and willing to answer all our questions, and demonstrated the same professionalism and thoroughness in person that we had perceived from the website. We highly recommend Lactation Consultants of Central Florida to anyone preparing for breastfeeding or having struggles at any stage of their journey!
I can’t thank her enough for making a frustrating, painful, (and potentially embarrassing experience of getting help) totally comfortable. I wish I had thought to seek help sooner, and I certainly wish I knew about her years ago when nursing our son. She was kind, encouraging, and knowledgeable. The home visit was insanely amazing- not to mention she works weekends. I cannot recommend her enough. Not only have our nursing issues resolved, but after only one day, our daughter is more willing to be with others and is sleeping more by herself thanks to our visit. (I think because she is able to get more milk more quickly due to a few adjustments in our nursing). If you are struggling or have questions please call her today. My only regret was waiting so long to call.
Amy was amazing! She came to our home and took the time to answer all of our questions and concerns. She made me feel comfortable and explained new techniques easier for my son and I. I would recommend her to all mommies.
I wish I found Amy sooner! Issues; poor latch, no weight gain, weak suck, falling asleep when nursing.
I was running in circles with my LO’s Pediatrician Office seeing multiple doctors and lactation consultants to identify why nursing was not successful. I even went to a Oral Motor Specialist for his weak suck that the Pediatrician claimed he had. LO was on week 4 of age with no improvement. I was exclusively pumping and giving in a bottle. I wanted to exclusively nurse. After still being optimistic l I googled local LCs in the area and seen Amy as the best option. I am so glad I did! She came to my house with all her tools and asset my LO. Turns out it was not a weak suck at all, he had lip tie. I had no idea what that was. She was very detailed and referred me to a few Pediatric Dentistry Offices. I went to get the lip tie and tongue tie removed and then next feeding my LO had a great latch and was getting milk on his own. I am so thankful for Amy’s knowledge and passion. She even reached out to me after the tie revision to see how it went and if I had any questions for her. Great customer service and very satisfied client here!!
Amy is sweet, knowledgeable, and excellent at what she does! Getting an appointment was fast and simple! We felt more comfortable with the tie revisions our baby needed after our session with her!
From day one Amy has been my main resource for nursing help and support. She not only helped me increase my milk supply but also increased my confidence as a mother. She has done amazing things for me and will do the same for you!
I am so thankful for Amy at Lactation Consultants of Central FL! My 8 1/2 month old son went on a nursing strike and I found Amy while googling. I then ended up reading Amy’s story of her little one going on a nursing strike. When I called, Amy answered the phone and I cried. She was so encouraging and helpful! She even kept following up with me after our phone call. We made it through the nursing strike and I know I wouldn’t have made it without Amy’s help!
My son and I had a painful start with breastfeeding, so I reached out to Amy. She came out to our house and worked with us on getting a good latch, shared positioning tips, and answered a ton of questions.
We are going strong on our breastfeeding journey thanks to Amy. She’s been a great resource when questions have come up and is really supportive. I highly recommend her to any mama needing help or reassurance!
I would definitely recommend Lactation Consultants of Central Florida. Amy was extremely helpful during a challenging time in any mom’s life. She’s very knowledgeable, supportive, and kind. It was also wonderful to have someone to call or text at any time with breastfeeding questions. I wasn’t able to breastfeed my first son but have been able to do it with my second!
I called to schedule an appointment after I had been exclusively pumping for the last 10 weeks. My baby had a NICU stay and I had been mostly unsuccessful at getting him to breast directly. With the return to work looming I was really hoping to get that direct connection with my LO. I called and spoke with one of the lactation consultants and she was tremendously supportive. She sent me a link with some helpful hints and told me very honestly that it would be hard but to keep trying. After the weekend of breastfeeding every 2 hours she reached out to see how I was doing. I did not end up needing her services, I was able to get him to breast!
Her advice and encouragement were invaluable. So kind and compassionate. I would definitely recommend if you are having lactation concerns!!
I recently had a wonderful experience with Amy Bassett, CLC, IBCLC. She came to my house in Winter Haven to work with me and my 5 1/2 week old daughter. I have been having a lot of soreness and pain, and felt like we were having latch issues. I wanted so desperately for breast-feeding to work, and was beginning to become disappointed that it might not. She worked with us so patiently and kindly, and never made me feel stupid or inappropriate. She was supportive and funny, and made me feel so very comfortable. She gave me several great tips and tricks, and it really made a world of difference. Our nursing time is now so much better. My daughter is doing well and I’m loving our bonding time. Amy saved us! I am so very thankful and appreciative of this kind woman and her professionalism. Thank you Amy!!
I wish I had found them sooner! I wish I had found them when I had my first child. I am so thankful to have found this wonderful company after having my third child. They got back to me quickly to schedule an appointment, and were able to schedule me for the next day, which is amazing. They come to your house so you feel comfortable, which is great especially after just having a baby lol. Renea came to our house the next morning and was able to answer all of my questions, and put my mind at ease about any concerns that I had. All of her tips and tricks helped so much! She is absolutely the best!
If you are having trouble breastfeeding, do yourself the biggest favor and hire a lactation consultant! I had the privilege of working with Renea recently due to some issues nursing my 4 month old. Renea was so kind and made me feel empowered and capable when I had previously felt really down about our struggles. Watching my son latch briefly without a nipple shield during her visit was the highlight of my month! Breastfeeding is so important to me but I was on the verge of calling it quits. My visit with Renea left me feeling like I can keep going. Thank you!
Words can not describe how priceless having a lactation consultant come to your house the first week or two after having the baby is.
Amy came to my home when I was 15 days post partum. Baby and I were doing pretty good to just OK nursing. I was having a problem nursing on my left. It was much more uncomfortable because of a shallow latch and the way I was holding the baby. Neither one of these issues really stood out to me. It was the lactation consultant who noticed that I was holding baby just slightly different with my left than my right. This prevented the baby from getting a deep latch and nursing well. She showed me how to sit more comfortable and how to hold baby and relax my shoulder.
She spent about an hour, slightly more maybe, showing me how to nurse and troubleshooting issues. She told me about breast shields for my pump that are more ergonomic for comfortable pumping. She weighed the baby before and after nursing to see how much milk he was transferring. She wrote down all the key points of our visit with some tip to try. I’m very thankful to Amy for helping me and teaching me how to better nurse my baby. We just celebrated 6 months of exclusively breastfeeding! I honestly don’t think that we would have made it this far without Lactation Consultants of Central Florida’s help.
THANK YOU, AMY!!!