The Breastfeeding Center

I used Barbara’s expertise when I had my son and she helped me figure out what worked for me with breastfeeding. Breastfeeding was initially *much* more difficult than I anticipated and I was at a total loss for why things weren’t going well. Barbara’s kind patience was more than welcomed at such a stressful and emotional time!
I also used the boutique to purchase bras and supplies for my breast pump. Her prices are really fair and are definitely among the best in town. I love having this center as a resource!

My son was born 8 weeks early and I never thought it would be possible for him to nurse. I really resigned myself to being an exclusive pumper for a year. I originally went to Barbara for help because I was getting repeated awful clogs. She was so knowledgeable about my problem and was even able to refer me for a very cutting edge ultrasound therapy for really problematic cases and after that I never had another clog (after getting ~3 a week for months). Barbara encouraged me to consider trying to nurse my son and I am so glad she did. It took a lot of hard work, but with her support and that from the other mothers at the breastfeeding café Barbara hosts I was finally able to get my son to transition off bottles and begin nursing exclusively when he was three months old. My advise for other women is don’t despair. There is help out there and Barbara is very caring and very very knowledgeable.

Barbara saved our son’s life. He was not nursing, he was failing to thrive, and I felt like I was failing as a mother. Our pediatrician was supportive but could not offer any other suggestions to make breastfeeding successful and wanted us to switch to formula. I will forever be grateful to Barbara for her knowledge, patience, and skill. She was able to identify the underlying problems, outline a plan for me to follow, and offer the support I needed to succeed. I was able to successfully breastfeed my son for 18 months! I now include her name and number in every baby shower gift.

Barbara is extremely knowledgable and professional. She provides a ton of resources and suggestions as you work your way through the breastfeeding journey. I always felt supported under her care so that I could better care for my baby. She carries the best breastfeeding accessories, bras, tanks, pump parts, herbal supplements and is very helpful to get you exactly what you need. I love this type of local, personal business that I can trust. Don’t give up on breastfeeding until you have met with Barbara! No other lactation consultant in the area compares.

I love the Breastfeeding Center of Ann Arbor. Lactation consultations with Barbara have been extremely helpful for me and my baby girl. It’s also where I’ve found the best nursing bras, and the breastfeeding café on Fridays is my primary social outlet and support system as a new mom.