Testimonials
Choosing lactation support is a deeply personal decision.
Below are real reviews from families who received lactation support and newborn education through in-home and virtual visits across Boston, the North Shore, and Greater Boston. Kathleen at Strong Nest Lactation is honored to walk alongside families during such a meaningful time.
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“In the anxious first weeks as new parents to a tiny baby, Kathleen was indispensable and helped us become a happier and more confident little threesome. She was a much needed calm presence in our home with a wealth of baby knowledge, postpartum and mental health care for the birth and non birthing partner. As two recent arrivals in Boston with no family to help us, it was like having a kind and non-judgmental friend visit you. She was a kind ear for all our panicked, sleep-deprived questions, and a vital resource, helping us trouble-shoot breast-feeding issues and providing referrals to therapists, as well as being a genuine pleasure to have around. Kathleen is the closest Boston has to a professional mother for new parents!”- Alice, Jamaica Plain
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“What I most appreciated about working with Kathleen is her approach - she's both thorough and thoughtful, balancing sharing all of the information, data and analysis we asked for, alongside empathy, emotional support and consciousness of who we are and what we need. I didn't realize how much I needed that kind of support until we started doing our sessions with Kathleen. I valued the information and guidance she offered on breastfeeding, which I believe contributed to me and my son seeing better feeding results in the first hours, days and weeks after birth, and less anxiety for me in questioning what was going on. “ -Maggie, virtual support
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“Kathleen empowered me to feel more confident about caring for my baby. It is so easy to second-guess yourself or feel as if you're doing everything wrong. Kathleen helped me to trust my instincts, and as a result, I spend less time worrying and more time enjoying being a mother. I wasn't very confident about breastfeeding and how best to help my baby sleep better, but she was so reassuring as well as informative, and she helped me to feel better about both. Kathleen has the perfect combination of being supportive and kind in conjunction with being extremely practical and knowledgeable, and with such a calming presence. She also has two kids if her own, so her empathy is very real.” - Debbie, Jamaica Plain
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“We loved working with Kathleen. She is very knowledgeable about all things baby-related and definitely goes above and beyond to help babies and families adjust! She was very helpful with our feeding and food allergy problems at the start of our baby's life.” -Rachel, Winchester
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“Working with Kathleen was one of the best decisions I could have made. I only wish I had started working with her sooner. Kathleen is a deep listener who is creative in her therapeutic approach. She supported me during a difficult transition in finding a sense of balance with being back at work. I would highly recommend Kathleen to friends and other potential clients.” -Stephanie, virtual support
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“We cannot say enough wonderful things about Kathleen. Kathleen is communicative, nurturing, and a wealth of knowledge.”- Kristen and Kristina, East Boston
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“Kathleen was a joy to work with! She is extremely knowledgeable and I appreciate her non judgemental, educational approach. She is kind and approachable and has a calming demeanor. I would highly recommend Kathleen! You won't regret the extra help and excellent care.” - Melissa, Stoneham
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“Thank you Kathleen for everything you did. Your knowledge, experience and care helped alleviate our fears as new parents. Thank you for being such a calm and joyful presence in our journey as new parents.” -Waazim and Jasna, Melrose
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“Kathleen helped us out when I had my second. She has a lovely, calming energy and I trusted her right away with both kids (my newborn and my toddler). It was great working with Kathleen!” -Julie, Newton
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“Kathleen was the most amazing support of our family throughout my pregnancy and into postpartum. Her help postpartum was so essential in the transition to parenthood.” -Jane, Swampscott

