Breasts R Best

I found working with Patty to be great. After a pretty tough breastfeeding experience with my son three years ago, I was flabbergasted, and slightly panicked, when they told me at the hospital earlier this year that the service I’d used before was gone and there was nothing to replace it. Thankfully my family doctor had a flier for Patty’s service. I called and made an appointment with her, she came to the house and we talked about the problems I was having. In two weeks I was able to stop supplementing with formula. While that was my goal, I think it’s more important that I stopped feeling guilty about the supplementing. Patty’s approach is practical and kind. Some breastfeeding advocates view formula as an evil enemy, which just isn’t helpful if you feel like keeping your baby healthy and fed depends on it. I would highly recommend seeking Patty’s help if you’re struggling with breastfeeding.

I was at my wits end with breastfeeding. I had so many questions and concerns in the first two weeks. It is hard to find any nursing resources in Bellingham. My husband found Breasts R Best online after I was in tears and ready to quit breastfeeding all together. I called Patty and she said she could come that afternoon. She arrived and I felt very at ease. She spent two hours with me and my baby answering all of my questions and giving my advice and encouragement. It was extremely reassuring. She was kind and professional. After her visit, she said she would call and check on our progress but I had questions sooner so I emailed her. She replied to my email very quickly and gave a long detailed response. It doesn’t end there. We continued communicating both by email and phone call for the next week after her visit. I continued to have questions and concerns and she was very helpful and reassuring. I can’t say enough wonderful things about Patty! She could very well be the difference in my baby getting breastfed and not bottle-​fed. If you have any reason to use a lactation nurse, I highly suggest using her!