Client Testimonials
"It’s been a while since I’ve been in touch (and you may not even remember me) but I wanted to send you a thank you for all the wonderful advice and support you gave little Enzo and I in the spring. We now breastfeed like champions and it’s all because of you! I remember those early days when I couldn’t wait to sit in your office and tell you that I was giving up breastfeeding, only for you to give me the encouragement and skills to continue. You are a true gem and I thank you from the bottom of my heart. Little Enzo just turned 6 months old (photos attached) and has been exclusively breastfed (thanks to you). At his most recent doctor’s appointment he weighed almost 20 pounds!! 80% percentile.
I just wanted to be sure you know the magical impact you had on our lives! Thank you!" J.G
"I always imagined breastfeeding would be the most natural process in nurturing my newborn. I quickly learned that it sometimes takes a lot of work. My expectations quickly changed after having my son and realizing we had some hurdles to meet. Sally immediately put me at ease. I felt like Sally was truly supporting me as a mother, and the goals that I wanted to meet. She had no agenda of her own, but only to help me feel like my best as a mother. We met several times to re-assess breastfeeding, talk about options and share ideas. Her support made this process manageable and helped put me at ease." K.S.
"From the moment I spoke with Sally on the phone to make an appointment for after our baby girl was born, I knew it was a good thing to come. When Sally first came to our house, she was so calm and as a new mom, I was still a bit on edge. I had no idea if I was doing everything correctly and she assured me that my baby girl was a champ at breastfeeding. We were very fortunate. I'll never forget the one day where I called Sally in tears because my baby girl would not stop crying and the only thing that would calm her down was nursing, and I was exhausted. She just told me, "It's OK, sit on the couch, put in a movie and let her nurse". Knowing that it was normal and OK put me at ease. Even if you are having a successful time at breastfeeding, I would still recommend Sally, I always looked forward to her visits :)" S.L.
"I was a really difficult case due to my prior breast reduction surgery. Sally assisted us for both our children with grace, compassion and amazing skill. Her wisdom, and sweetness was the perfect combination to empower me and sooth us... She was also funny, to the point and down to earth...love you Sally!" --AR
I just wanted to be sure you know the magical impact you had on our lives! Thank you!" J.G
"I always imagined breastfeeding would be the most natural process in nurturing my newborn. I quickly learned that it sometimes takes a lot of work. My expectations quickly changed after having my son and realizing we had some hurdles to meet. Sally immediately put me at ease. I felt like Sally was truly supporting me as a mother, and the goals that I wanted to meet. She had no agenda of her own, but only to help me feel like my best as a mother. We met several times to re-assess breastfeeding, talk about options and share ideas. Her support made this process manageable and helped put me at ease." K.S.
"From the moment I spoke with Sally on the phone to make an appointment for after our baby girl was born, I knew it was a good thing to come. When Sally first came to our house, she was so calm and as a new mom, I was still a bit on edge. I had no idea if I was doing everything correctly and she assured me that my baby girl was a champ at breastfeeding. We were very fortunate. I'll never forget the one day where I called Sally in tears because my baby girl would not stop crying and the only thing that would calm her down was nursing, and I was exhausted. She just told me, "It's OK, sit on the couch, put in a movie and let her nurse". Knowing that it was normal and OK put me at ease. Even if you are having a successful time at breastfeeding, I would still recommend Sally, I always looked forward to her visits :)" S.L.
"I was a really difficult case due to my prior breast reduction surgery. Sally assisted us for both our children with grace, compassion and amazing skill. Her wisdom, and sweetness was the perfect combination to empower me and sooth us... She was also funny, to the point and down to earth...love you Sally!" --AR
"Sally is nothing short of amazing! Calm, collected, immeasurably knowledgable, peaceful, approachable, sure of herself, confident in mama and baby's abilities.... she is wonderful. She makes herself quickly available for mamas in need and I can't imagine getting through our breastfeeding challenges without her support. At a time when you can feel so vulnerable, Sally is just a true star and really understands what mama and baby are going through and how to support you through it. Thank you Sally!" --Rachel S.
"Working with Sally after our daughter was born was a complete life-saver! She has such a natural gift in supporting new moms and dads. Her patience, sweetness, expertise and overall love for newborns & their parents permeates every visit with Sally. Not only does Sally offer many tangible techniques for breast feeding, she also helps parents how learn to trust themselves and relax in the process." --Carmen Walker
I burst into tears immediately upon meeting Sally for the first time. I was a mess after a very traumatic birth and the comfort, concern, and knowledge that Sally gave me was immeasurably helpful. I cried because I was so relieved to be able to talk with someone openly about all of my physical pain and anxiety. Sally reassured me that I was doing all the right things for my baby, but that I needed to take care of myself better and gave me some very concrete, doable ways to do just that! After meeting Sally, my healing truly began. My daughter is seven months old now and I've called Sally a few times to ask her about little things. No matter how small the problem is, Sally is willing and able to help and to honor my concerns. I cannot recommend her highly enough! --M.C.
"Sally was a welcome relief in the few days after I brought my son home from the hospital. In her calm, caring way she made me feel successful as a new mom with breast feeding and with the general caring of our son! She was always available via phone or email when I had follow up questions or concerns after our initial visit and was a huge help in making breast feeding less painful for me. I would recommend her to anyone. " M.R.
"Sally came to our home twice after the birth of our daughter. The first visit was to help with our daughters latch, and a second was to teach me how to use my pump in preparation for returning to work. She is comfortable to talk to, easy to be around and did an excellent job making me feel like I would be successful with breast feeding. She made sure I knew she was available for me by phone or email and she is a terrific resource to answer any questions. I'm so grateful to have had her to help me achieve my desired connection with my daughter." --R.P.
"Sally was such a vital part of my ability to breastfeed. I had assumed that breastfeeding would come naturally to me and when it didn't I blamed myself. Sally came to the rescue ensuring me that it was not my fault and that my daughter had a poor latch. With Sally's help I was able to breastfeed my daughter for a year! Sally gave me confidence and was such a boost of positive energy in such a new and unsure time as first time parents. She is amazing and I would definitely recommend her to any new mom!" --Katie F.
"I could write a book on how amazing Sally is... she's helped me twice, 3 years ago with my daughter and last year with my son. Both great little feeds but with Sally's help it made the whole experience much easier and pain free. Best part was anytime I had any questions or concerns Sally was always either an email or phone call away! She was a great coach and support system during the good and bad times involved with having a newborn learning to feed. Can't say enough amazing things about her!!" --Andrea G.
"Sally was my lactation consultant twice and each time did an absolutely fabulous job; I couldn't have nursed my first child for a year and my second for what will probably be over two years without her assistance. She is smart, experienced, effective, kind, and compassionate. I cannot say enough positive things about Sally..." --Michele Commercio
"Without a doubt, I would have never been successful at breastfeeding if it weren't for the most amazing person in my life at that time...Sally! She is so skilled at helping new Moms and has a patience and good energy about her that keeps things calm, cool, and collected during an otherwise hectic time. She helped me with breastfeeding my first child and the first time is always tricky because you do not know what you are doing. With her help, I nursed for two amazing, fulfilling years! Then with my second child, she was there for me in the NICU advocating and supporting me at the most vulnerable time. If only Sally could run for President! She's amazing for our community here in Vermont but I have no doubt she'd change the world too! She changed mine forever by giving me the gift of breastfeeding." -- Jaclyn Patrizio
"While I was pregnant with my first child four years ago, I knew I wanted to nurse for at least a year, no matter what hurdles came up. Every friend and professional I asked recommended Sally as the best lactation consultant in Burlington. Now I know why!
I called her before the birth, to tell her my nursing goals and to make sure I was going to be on the right track from the start. Over the phone she was full of information, enthusiasm, and support, and I hadn't even met her yet! I had the feeling that I could have told her I planned to nurse for either one week or five years, and she would have been supportive with no judgement in either scenario.
Our first meeting was at our home, just days after my daughter was born. I can still remember the relief and optimism my husband and I both felt after meeting. That feeling of relief grew into confidence through consecutive follow-up meetings.
There were unique lactation hurdles that arose with both of my children, but Sally was only a phone call away through all of it. With Sally's support and help, I succeeded in my nursing goals, all while working a full time job. And I enjoyed that bond with my children immensely.
Sally's support and encouragement was a significant factor in my success. I now have two thriving young children, and am so grateful to Sally for helping me provide them with the start in life that I intended for them. Thank you, Sally!" --J.F.
I called her before the birth, to tell her my nursing goals and to make sure I was going to be on the right track from the start. Over the phone she was full of information, enthusiasm, and support, and I hadn't even met her yet! I had the feeling that I could have told her I planned to nurse for either one week or five years, and she would have been supportive with no judgement in either scenario.
Our first meeting was at our home, just days after my daughter was born. I can still remember the relief and optimism my husband and I both felt after meeting. That feeling of relief grew into confidence through consecutive follow-up meetings.
There were unique lactation hurdles that arose with both of my children, but Sally was only a phone call away through all of it. With Sally's support and help, I succeeded in my nursing goals, all while working a full time job. And I enjoyed that bond with my children immensely.
Sally's support and encouragement was a significant factor in my success. I now have two thriving young children, and am so grateful to Sally for helping me provide them with the start in life that I intended for them. Thank you, Sally!" --J.F.
"Eva is now 18 months but I can still recall like yesterday those first few months. When you came into my house you brought me so much warmth and encouragement that made it possible to go through the difficult times. You have played a key role in the relationship I was able to build with Eva during those first months. We both will be forever grateful." Ali R.
"Sally was AMAZING! She is so kind and understanding. She is great at what she does. My son and I got off to an amazing start breastfeeding thanks to her. We are still breastfeeding and he is 22 months old! She has always been available to answer questions. I would recommend her to any new mom, or any mom with questions about breastfeeding. Her class was also very informative and a lot of fun. My husband went also and he learned a lot!" --Clarissa F.
"I first met Sally when she came to my home shortly after my son was born, and we were struggling with breastfeeding. She had come highly recommended and when she arrived I immediately saw why: her calm and warm demeanor instantly set me at ease, and her help was invaluable during the tough early days.
Her tips and aid were so helpful that my husband dubbed her "the boob whisperer" - and at times her ability to know what both my newborn and I needed did seem like magic.
I cannot say enough good things about her and recommend her in a heartbeat for anyone looking for assistance and help with any aspect of infant care, breastfeeding, or just overall newborn support. I feel fortunate to have met her and am so grateful for her help." --Ara F
Her tips and aid were so helpful that my husband dubbed her "the boob whisperer" - and at times her ability to know what both my newborn and I needed did seem like magic.
I cannot say enough good things about her and recommend her in a heartbeat for anyone looking for assistance and help with any aspect of infant care, breastfeeding, or just overall newborn support. I feel fortunate to have met her and am so grateful for her help." --Ara F
"Without the help of Sally I would have given up on breastfeeding after the first two weeks. I was having a lot of trouble and had almost decided that it was not going to be possible for me. Sally was patient, pragmatic, non-judgmental, and caring. She worked with me to try different strategies until I was able to find something that worked for me. I cannot say enough about how much of a difference working with her made for me!" --A.R.
"Sally was very helpful when I came to see her for help with painful nursing when my son was 5 months old. She was compassionate, friendly, and attentive and I appreciated her help. I had painful nursing for about 9 months and then it stopped and I'm happy to say that I'm still nursing my son at 29 months, pain free! Thank you for your help Sally!" --Sara G.
"I was certain the eight books I read while pregnant were sufficient to set me up to breast-feed successfully. Then my son was born, and I was sure breast-feeding wasn’t for me. Within 24 hours, Sally drove to my house and spent time with my baby & I, taught me several breastfeeding techniques, and answered all my questions in a knowledgeable, gentle and confident manner. In the following weeks, visits, phone calls and encouragement from Sally are what pulled me through the challenges of breastfeeding and being a new mom. She goes above & beyond consulting, and genuinely cares for mothers and babies." --Jess C.
"When I met Sally, I was a second time mom to a preemie. My first child was also premature, and I had a real struggle with breastfeeding her. I was determined to have a fresh start with my son and try to make it work. Sally was warm, kind, and knowledgeable. She was helpful and encouraging. I felt comfortable asking questions and her guidance in getting me started with the pumping process and what that would look like with my return to work allowed me to successfully nurse and provide my son with breast milk until he was 14 months old and self-weened. Sally was instrumental in helping me to feel educated and confident this second time around." --Shannon R.
"Sally is rightfully known as The Baby Whisperer among her fans. As a lactation consultant, she helped me to get breastfeeding right and to feel successful as a new mom from the start. Whenever I had a question or felt helpless and overwhelmed, she was only a phone call away. As my doula, she was there for me every step of the way--before labor, during, and after--and made me feel so supported throughout." --D.L.
"Sally was a wonder in those first few weeks of breast-feeding. What I didn't realize in advance was that even if things went well, there would still be many questions that I would have in relation to breast-feeding. I loved how Sally listened to me and made me feel so supported." --Margo P.
"Sally was a lifesaver for me in the first few weeks after I had my beautiful girl. She of course helped with my nursing troubles, but also so much with encouraging me to take care of myself and normalizing all those postpartum feelings. I will definitely be calling her back for my next!"-- Heather S.
"Sally's help in the first few weeks of motherhood was invaluable! To say I was a nervous wreck would be an understatement. She was kind, patient and knowledgeable without being overwhelming. I'd highly recommend her to any new moms struggling with breastfeeding or not. She was a warm and welcome friend during those early weeks." --N.C.
"Where to start with my praise for Sally?! She has this amazing ability to calm you as a mother and reassure you that you are doing great. I felt comfortable asking her about anything in regards to delivering my babies, breastfeeding and about my own healing process. Her experience, knowledge, strength and patience are amazing! I can't put in words how thankful I am for her support." --S.M.
"Breast feeding was very painful for me at first. The whole experience transformed for me within the first appointment I had with Sally. She left me feeling confident in my ability to breastfeed successfully as well as techniques & tools that have enabled me to embrace & enjoy breast feeding. For this I am truly grateful. She is a lovely human being and a wiz at supporting & working with breast feeding mothers - I consider her the nipple whisperer." --S.B.