JOC Lactation Consultants

Jane is an incredible lactation consultant — several friends recommended her to me and I have since recommended her to many people — I still say she was the most important and helpful person I saw in my postpartum period! She is so understanding and great at troubleshooting — the lactation consultant who saw me at the hospital wasn’t really able to help and just suggested a nipple shield. Jane had baby and me latched and ready to go within 1 meeting and we have had a wonderful time nursing since. I was actually in tears at our meeting, (happy tears!) so glad to be able to nurse without pain.
She does a fabulous job of follow up as well — so whether its a quick phone call with a question, or at the lactation station which I’ve been to, you feel like you are part of the JOC family once you work with Jane or her team members.
I am getting ready to go back to work and I also attended the «Back to work» Class last week. The class was fantastic! It was great to be able to meet other new moms who are in the same position I am. I brought my pump to class and it was particularly helpful to hear from an experienced working mom how she problem solves different scenarios (traveling with breastmilk, pumping in the car, and using the friday freeze to keep your freezer stash fresh.)
Call the JOC lactation team — you will not regret it.

Awesome!
Obviously, I am not the direct customer of JOC, but I want to say my wife and I love Jane and how she was able to get our baby to latch after like 5 minutes when another lactation company highly rated on Unilocal said our baby had tongue tie (which is not the case.)
I’ll let my wife expound on Jane with her review, but I know it’s been a true blessing that Jane was around to see us.

I recently had a baby girl and while I could feed her, I have not been producing enough. It was time for a consult. JOC Lactation came recommended to me by our pediatrician, Town and Country. When I called, they answered quickly, scheduled, and came next day. Jaime Mayer was the lactation consultant and she was fun, easy to communicate with, gave great tips and tricks, as well as helped me with things I can address immediately and work towards in the future. It helped me to feel I was doing all that I could for our child. My milk is already coming in better and I am anxious to see what the next couple of days bring. I highly recommend JOC Lactation Consultants.

Thank goodness for Jane and her team at JOC Lactation Consultants. She was recommended by our pediatrician after our daughter was found to have a tongue tie that was interfering with her breastfeeding. She had lost about 11% of her weight 5 days after her birth. Frantic, I called JOC and spoke to Francesca, who was so helpful and friendly! She was able to schedule us for an in-​home consultation that same afternoon. She even offered an available appointment within 2 hours of my call, but I was actually already on my way to another appointment.
We were originally scheduled to meet with Jamie, but Jane herself called when she was on her way to let me know she was going to meet with us. Jane immediately put me at ease about the whole process and taught me a lot during our session, especially that what my baby and I were going through were pretty common issues with nursing. She is not only extremely knowledgeable but passionate about what she does and genuinely concerned about your breastfeeding issues! She also recommended getting Oona’s tongue tie clipped to help with latching. It was good to get a second opinion especially from a lactation consultant on whether or not the procedure was really necessary. She even referred us to several pediatric ENT physicians that she highly recommended. She also gave great recommendations on helpful books and nursing items (nipple shields, breast shields, what can increase milk production, etc.). The amount of information can be overwhelming, but she summarizes everything on a sheet and also emails you a copy of what she’s discussed during the session. Jane also followed-​up by phone a few days later to check on Oona’s weight gain (after her 1 week newborn appointment) and how I was doing. She is very accessible via phone and email.
I hope to check out the Lactation Station in the future when I am ready to start weaning Oona off the nipple shield and before I return to work. I would have gone sooner, but we’re currently dealing with the repair and restoration of our flooded basement.
I cannot thank Jane enough for her help. Breastfeeding is hard enough, but I definitely would not have been able to do it successfully without her assistance. Oona was 7 lb 8 oz at birth, then dropped down to 6 lbs 10 oz when we met with Jane 6 days later. She bounced back to 7 lb 7 oz at her 2 week appointment the following week. At her 1 month check up last week she was 8 lb 15 oz. Oona thanks you too!

Jane is amazing! After we brought my son home from the hospital we had the worst two weeks. My son would not let us put him down without screaming bloody murder this included all night. At the same time I was also having problems with his latch, so at my wits end I called Jane in hopes of getting some help. She was wonderful and came out the next day to my houseconcerned that my baby’s issues couldn’t wait. Turns out my son was screaming and refusing to be put down because he wasn’t being fed enough. She was so patient taking the time to give me suggestions and tons of information. Like many others she texted me the following day and told me to call her cell if I have any other questions.
That night was the first peaceful night we had and it’s all thanks to Jane!

I’ve seen 3 different lactation consultants over the last few years (different kids). Jane was the best — great personality and really very helpful with issues. I also appreciated the drop in sessions (with ability to weigh my baby) for follow up when I was concerned with my little one’s weight gain. Her interns also offer a free breast feeding support group which I attend a few times and enjoyed. Highly recommend!

After 4 months of uneventful breastfeeding I developed a milk blister (a clogged nipple pore that causes engorgement and creates a very painful backup) after wearing tight fitting workout clothes for one day. I tried the suggested at home remedies that my OB recommended for more than 24 hours and wasn’t getting any relief. In pain and out of desperation I called JOC at 6:45am on a weekday leaving a message with details on my situation expecting that I probably wouldn’t get a call until after 8am when they open for the day. I was wrong as Jane called me back before 8am with additional suggestions of what I needed to do at home. She asked for my email so that she could send me a video on a massage technique and information on supplements that could help prevent clogs in the future. She then suggested that I may need to lance the blister with a sterile needle and follow up to prevent inflammation and infection. We ended our conversation with Jane asking that I text her with an update on how I was feeling that evening.
Jane made all the effort to help me without having met me or receiving any payment. That tells me this is a person who really cares about the well being of moms. I would highly recommend using their services and will be recommending them to all my pregnant friends should they need at home assistance.

As a new mom, I was extremely overwhelmed when it came to nursing. My milk was slow to come in, my son lost a pound 2 days after we brought him home, and in the beginning his latch made the nursing process extremely painful for me. I called Jane at 9:00pm on a Sunday and she was texting me that very evening working to set-​up an appointment. In walks Jamie the very next day…(clearly their customer service is second to none).
Not only was Jamie excellent with my son, Max, but she has a way of explaining things in such a practical, reassuring manner. Honestly, she saved me from going crazy as I was anxious about the process, concerned about the well-​being of Max, and consumed with new-​mama hormones! She came with so much information, and such an understanding attitude that made me instantly feel at ease.
It’s been four weeks and I’ve had a few minor nursing issues, as well as additional questions, and Jamie is always willing to take my calls and answer my texts. Her dedication is nothing short of incredible, and I highly recommend the JOC Lactation Consultants to any Moms who need a little extra help when it comes to nursing!

I have a friend who is about to have a baby and was a little worried about nursing. I told her about Jane and waxing nostalgic about how great it was to work with her, so I though I would write this. I was in pain 3 days after my daughter was born. I called Jane and she came the same day. She was supportive, loving, knowledgeable, compassionate and professional. I cannot say enough about Jane’s approach and comforting presence. She helped me both logistically and emotionally, and the relief was immediate. To say that it was worth the money is not an apt phrase because there is no price tag that I would have been able to put on her intervention and support in my life at that moment. Every single new mother should have this kind of positive experience when learning to breastfeed. Jane, I hope you never retire!

I called bc I was having intense and sustained pain and was sure it wasn’t normal, but wasn’t sure what to do. Heidi helped diagnose me over the phone w thrush and was super detailed abt what kind of treatment would get me healthy. She didn’t rush me, didn’t ask for payment, and she answered all of my questions. Who has service like that?! Thanks, Heidi, for helping me feel better! I’ll recommend JOC to all my new mama friends.

Jane is simply amazing. I called her 2 months before having my LO and she was able to provide a very comprehensive list of resources that I can proactively look at before actually having my daughter. Once I had my daughter, the first thing I did when I got home was call Jane. She remembered who I was and we scheduled an onsite consultation right away. When Jane and Heidi came to the house, I was immediately drawn to their energy. Jane made me feel comfortable and more positive about nursing my daughter (btw — I was really nervous about being able to produce because I had challenges with my first baby). Her passion and enthusiasm was noticed right away and I got to tell you — it’s contagious. I became more positive about nursing and thanks to her guidance, I was able to produce a lot more than I would have ever thought!
I had a follow-​up consultation with her and my LO had gained weight and was on track. I was nursing and pumping regularly and I went from pumping 2 oz to pumping 8 – 9 oz. She helped me understand that persistence was key and anything was something!
What I love about Jane the most is how caring she is… She makes you feel like you are her only client. She called to check up on me after the consultations and that was very thoughtful. She has truly been a blessing for me and my LO. I would highly recommend her and her team!

I can’t say enough wonderful things about Jane and her team at JOC Lactation Consultants, nor am I adequately able to express my gratitude to her and her team in words. I originally contacted Jane after my son’s initial discharge from the hospital after his birth. I contacted her on a Sunday, assuming that she’d call me back on Monday. To my surprise, she called me right back. On a Sunday, nonetheless. I soon learned that this is Jane’s MO. She cares so much about her clients — she always responds to phone calls and emails quickly to ensure that her clients’ concerns and needs are addressed as soon as possible. We were scheduled to meet with Jane two days after our initial call, but, unfortunately, my son had to be readmitted to the Prentice NICU because he was severely jaundiced. I called Jane to inform her that I needed to cancel our appointment since my son was in the hospital. She was extremely understanding and comforting and urged me to pump every 2 – 3 hours while my son was in the NICU to maintain my supply. She even sent me an email demonstrating the paced feeding technique. Mind you, I had not even met her at this point! My point is that she’s an extremely busy woman and had no reason to go out of the way to help me. She truly cared about my son and I! A couple of days into my son’s NICU stay, Jane even called me to check in to see how my son was doing. I was pretty much an emotional mess while he was there, and although I still had not met her, speaking to her during that time provided me so much comfort and peace., as she assured me that things would get better.
Unfortunately, while my son was in the NICU, he regressed in breastfeeding, having gotten used to drinking out of a bottle, and refused to feed at the breast. I met with several lactation consultants while in the hospital, and they all had me trying about twenty different techniques (short of trying to feed him while performing a back flip) to try and get my son on the breast and left me feeling very discouraged, like my son would never breastfeed again and that I would be enslaved to pumping. My son’s regression caused me to get very depressed, as I felt like I was failing as a mother.
Two days after my son was discharged, Jane squeezed us into an 8 AM Saturday appointment. I was completely down in the dumps, and Jane was incredibly encouraging. Whereas all the other LCs that I had met with, and articles that I had read, had made me think that we would never be able to reestablish our breastfeeding relationship, Jane assured me, in her very motherly way, that we would get back on track and that I was an excellent mother to my son. She comforted me by informing me that I had not done anything wrong and that my son would eventually get back to the boob, once he grew and matured a bit. She urged me to do as much skin to skin as possible and gave me practical tips ofnhow to do so. Sure enough, after another private consultation with Jane and attending several Lactation Stations, my son latched again, and we now have a wonderful breastfeeding relationship. In fact, although our breastfeeding troubles are largely resolved, I continue to attend the Thursday Lactation Stations put on my JOC Lactation Consultants, because I just thoroughly enjoy spending time with Jane and her team and am always comforted by their presence.
If you are in need of a LC, I urge you to contact JOC Lactation Consultants. It sounds dramatic to say so, but they literally saved me, and I will eternally be grateful for their help and guidance.

I called JOC Consultants directly after our first pediatrician appointment at 4 days old when our son was weighed and he was down 14 oz, or 11% from his birth weight. He was born on a Thursday evening and my milk came in 3 days later but I was having trouble getting it to let down for him to eat. I called JOC around 11am on a Monday and Jamie was at our house at 8:30am the next day. She was absolutely wonderful and very supportive and positive. She was very affectionate to our sweet little boy and immediately assessed what the issue was and helped me both breastfeed and pump. She also followed up a day later with a text asking how everything was going which I really appreciated.
I would recommend Jamie and JOC to any new moms or anyone who has questions that could use some personalized consulting. They are great!

Last month, Jane came to my house for an hour-​long consultation. She was really warm, enthusiastic, and easy to talk to. I was at the point of feeling depressed and dreading every nursing session because of the searing pain I was experiencing. Jane showed me a few easy tricks and recommended a medicine for the damage that had already been done to my skin. The combination worked perfectly, and I was immediately nursing without pain. I’m completely healed now and nursing for me is the easy and beautiful thing it’s supposed to be. Jane gave me the confidence I needed to continue for my son’s health. I’m so, so glad I called her!

I am a first time mom with 4 day old baby. Jane was out of town this weekend so I met with Jamie and she was incredible. I called on Friday afternoon at 2pm and Jamie was at my house at 9am on Saturday morning. Jamie was amazingly helpful. She was incredibly knowledgable, encouraging, and provided a very supportive attitude. She made me feel confident and gave me a sense of comfort with breast feeding. I highly recommend JOC to any first time mom or anyone with questions or concerns. Thank you again Jamie, I can not express how beneficial our meeting was to me!

Jane is a superhero.
We had a busy first week with our little one — a few days in the NICU meant our baby needed to eat so she got pumped milk & some formula since latching wasn’t happening enough for baby to get her blood glucose up or clear her bilirubin.
Jane coudn’t see us for a few days (we called on a weekend) but her intern called to check in and offered incredibly helpful advice to help us before our visit with Jane.
Jane came to our house on a rainy morning. Truly she was in the door 10 minutes and our baby was breastfeeding! Jane was calm and made me calm down. She showed us positions for breastfeeding, holds to get baby girl chilled out and reassured us about just about everything.
Over the past two weeks baby girl and I have really rocked out at breastfeeding because of Jane’s help. We can’t thank Jane & her team enough!

Jane was such a blessing when I met with her after struggling with breast feeding my daughter. She was so reassuring and helpful, and I especially appreciated the weight checks before and after nursing that gave an objective assessment of how much baby was getting with feeding. She also checked in with me about a week after our visit and has quickly responded to texts with questions. I think one of the greatest thing about her practice is that you can see her at the Lactation Station any Thursday at Sweet Pea’s Studio if you need further help! I would recommend her to anyone looking for assistance with breast feeding.

Jane is amazing! We delivered our daughter on a Thursday morning and spent two frustrating days at Prentice trying to nurse her, to little avail. I called Jane on the Sunday after we returned home and she was at our place on Tuesday (Monday was a holiday).
Our daughter hadn’t nursed in three days; we were using formula simply to get her some nourishment. Jane was probably in our house 10 — 15 minutes and our daughter was latched on and nursing like a champ. Jane helped with small tricks and little things that I wasn’t doing quite right. What I liked most, though, was that she was completely non-​judgmental (some LCs would probably cringe at the fact that we dared to give our daughter formula) and her only concern was getting us on the right track. She wasn’t interested in dissecting what we had been doing wrong or forcing her opinions on us. Not only that, but she’s very matter of fact/​tell it like it is. I was really comfortable with her immediately when she walked in our door.
In addition to getting our daughter to nurse, she also gave us lots of other little tips, information on mom and lactation groups in the area, and advice when requested. She called to follow-​up on our progress a day or two after our consultation, and she was also good about returning my call when I had a moment of panic.
Obviously I can’t say enough good things about Jane and the service she provides. If you are having any challenges with breastfeeding, do yourself a favor and call Jane. The expertise and peace of mind she provides are priceless.

If I could give Jane 6 stars I would! Her kind spirit was just what I needed after coming home from the hospital with breastfeeding problems with my first born. Jane called me back within hours, and was at my house the next day. Jane is just about as professional and knowledgable as it gets. I honestly don’t know if I would have continued breastfeeding without her help.
The weekly walk in clinic her group offers is invaluable. Go! You not only feel part of a great group of women all going through what you are going through, but get wonderful personal attention and support. It was uplifting and encouraging to have a weekly check in, and get yourself out of the house with a newborn.
To top it off, when I suffered with an infection and thrush, Jane helped me over the phone and recommended a life saving cream. She is the real deal folks! Don’t hesitate if you are feeling stress with breastfeeding. Call her today!

I cannot recommend Jane highly enough! After giving birth to our son, we had some issues with jaundice and weight loss. The nurses and pediatrician were urging me to supplement with formula. Every nurse also had different breast feeding techniques, and there were no lactation consultants at the hospital right before the holiday weekend. My husband found Jane’s information on Unilocal.We spoke Saturday morning while I was in the hospital about how to supplement with breast milk — which was immediately successful. Jane offered to come over that Monday (which was Labor Day) if we had any issues and outlined her fees while we were on the phone. With all the different information we were receiving I set up an appointment right away.
Jane came to our home and couldn’t have been more positive and reassuring. She answered all of our questions (there were a lot of them). Jane has also called to follow-​up on our son’s progress with weight gain and breastfeeding.
I cannot thank Jane enough for getting us on the right track and would recommend her services to anyone. She truly cares about all of her mothers and babies.