“Our practice has worked with Healthy Babies, Happy Moms Inc. on countless occasions. Not only is their lactation support incredibly helpful to families, but the in-house phototherapy services they offer to babies with jaundice is invaluable. When a family’s newborn is diagnosed with jaundice, it is so reassuring to them to know that HBHM will come to them and treat their baby right in the comfort of their own home - no hospital admission, no lab visits. I can’t say enough how wonderful HBHM has been for us and our patients”

“I’m a pediatric provider and recently had my first baby! I had a wonderful experience with Healthy Babies Happy Moms! A few days after arriving home from the hospital with my newborn, a lactation consultant came to my house and spent the morning helping me breastfeed. She had many helpful tips and showed me techniques for areas I was struggling with. My husband and I were beyond grateful for the extra support with feeding our baby when we needed it the most! It was also nice not to have to leave our home during that first week. I would recommend Healthy Babies Happy Moms to any of my friends, family, and patients!”

“Our family is grateful for the care provided by Healthy Babies, Happy Moms. Our son was born a few weeks early and we had a difficult hospital course. After discharge, we were told that due to elevated bilirubin levels, we would need to start phototherapy immediately. Fortunately, HBHM was an option and we were able to immediately arrange this treatment in the comfort of our home instead of being re-admitted. It is impossible to say in words how relieving this was to us. The staff was immediately responsive to our needs and within a few hours, our son was under the blue lights in our living room.

Julia was his nurse and came to our home daily for the next 3 days to check on our son. We were able to do the required lab work with her. She coordinated all results with our pediatrician. She even checked on mom each visit. Julia showed professionalism, expertise, compassion, and patience every moment she was with us. Both of us work in healthcare and can’t recall working with a better nurse.

The therapy was rapidly effective and our son is full recovered from his hyperbilirubinemia, doing great at 1 month old!”

“I’ll always be grateful to Healthy Babies, Happy Moms.

The lactation consulting at Healthy Babies, Happy Moms is the best health care I’ve ever received. I worked extensively with Julia and I also had one meeting with Melanie and a phone call with Doris. Their kindness and no-nonsense advice were indispensable as I learned to feed my newborn.

We also took the infant sleep class when my baby was about 7 weeks old. She is now 11 weeks old and sleeping 11 hours at night without waking, thanks to Kathy and her excellent class. We couldn’t recommend this class highly enough.

These women are superheroes!”

“HBHM has been a lifeline for feeding and sleep for both of my kids. They were the calm, experienced, knowledgable presence I needed when everything was new and overwhelming. I can’t recommend them enough!”

“ Amazing! Julia really took the time to listen to our concerns and develop a plan that was individualized and worked for our family!”

“I’m not sure where to begin when speaking about Julia. It’s impossible to adequately describe the positive impact she had on our family. She has truly been a life saver throughout the first month of my son’s life. I was struggling tremendously with breastfeeding-physically but even more so, emotionally. Not only did Julia talk honestly with me about it, she was very reassuring and made me feel comfortable and confident… not shame me or guilt me to do anything.

Julia knows her stuff! She is incredibly knowledgable and experienced. She explained how to use my pump more efficiently, as I was transitioning to doing so exclusively. When my plans changed, yet again, Julia was there to help answer questions and validate my emotions. She would check in with me often to see how I was feeling and managing the myriad of demands a new mom faces, as well as monitoring where I was at in my journey (pumping or not.) Julia was extremely responsive and was always a calming presence to speak to when I was having a tough moment. I never felt like I was just a client…she cared and it made all the difference! Thank you Julia!!!!!”

“Julia was a lifesaver for me! I was struggling with breastfeeding my newborn and with my milk supply. Julia was so encouraging when I really needed it and she gave me such practical advice that made the whole journey so much less daunting. I think if if wasn’t for her, I would have given up on breastfeeding altogether. She was an amazing lifeline after our initial visit as well. I’ve reached out a couple of times with new questions as things come up and she has been so responsive and helpful. I have told several people about your clinic in the hopes that they spread the word! Thank you so much for all you do!”

“Thea is an absolute angel! She gave me the tools needed to guide me on my breastfeeding journey. She taught me how to get the most out of my pumping sessions. But most importantly she gave me the greatest assistance by validating my feelings and building my confidence! She helped clear the clutter from the self doubt in my mind which allowed me to feel my best about a road I knew nothing about. Not only that, but my partner felt included and like a valued member of the team! We laughed with Thea and she made was so inviting it’s like we knew her for years when we’d go in for sessions. For the first time in weeks she made us feel like people again. We didn’t know what to expect when we first walked into the building but we left feeling supported and like we could actually do this. We’ll forever be grateful for our experience at Healthy Babies Happy Moms!”

“I am extremely grateful for the staff at Healthy Babies, Happy Moms Inc. Both Melanie and Kathy came to my house for lactation consultations shortly after my son was born. They were honestly life savers. Breastfeeding was a more difficult journey than I had ever anticipated. I was overwhelmed and stressed about my supply and feeling worried about my son not eating enough. In the beginning, I was doing triple feedings- breastfeeding then pumping then bottle feeding due to it taking a little while for my supply to come in. I was doing this for every feeding and it was exhausting. Kathy developed a plan that was more sustainable and achievable. They take notes which they post to their on-line portal that you can access afterwards. They are full of helpful strategies and tools. I attended many of the breastfeeding support groups where I was able to ask questions and to bond with other mothers. After every meeting with the staff, I felt empowered and more confident in my breastfeeding process. I have now been exclusively breastfeeding for 8.5 months and I would not have been able to without the support of the staff. I took the infant sleep class as well which was full of pertinent information. I never realized how much mental energy I would put into my son’s sleep!! I have been referring all my friends to Healthy Babies, Happy Moms Inc. I have also called with questions and I always receive a prompt return telephone call. Thank you, thank you, thank you.”

“Kathy at Healthy Babies had already been a pillar for us in helping with lactation and sleep training of our newborn. It was comforting to turn to her again to navigate new challenges with our now toddler, and once again Kathy saved the day. She is a master of help for advice on parenting preschoolers through challenging phases with ease, kindness, and love. We had read and listened to so many parenting books, trying hard to take notes and follow the right tactics to being the best parents that we can be. In many ways they helped a lot. But nothing compared to the one on one conversations with Kathy to help myself and my husband navigate the challenges we faced. On our calls we discussed the hurdles coming our way (potty training, switching from a bed to a crib, ditching the pacifier, temper tantrums, discipline, mealtime, sleep regression, etc), and let her outline a plan for us to follow that worked with our feelings and lives, to address each topic one at a time. I cannot emphasize enough not only the relief that comes from knowing we have a successful roadmap (based in empathy) to get through these times, but also the enormous weight that is lifted from having to decide between two parents who’s idea of how to do this is right. It just takes that conversation right off the table, and that is truly a blessing. Kathy’s advice is rooted in a lifetime of professional and personal experience, guided by empathy and a deep connection to children and their parents and most of all her advice WORKS!!! Thank you for all that you do, we love you Kathy!”

“Julia was so nice and incredibly helpful. I was feeling very overwhelmed and uncomfortable when breastfeeding in the beginning. She made me feel so much better and equipped! I also like how she was always available for questions.”

“Healthy Baby Happy Mom’s has been a lifesaver for me and my family. I’m so grateful I had them as a resource for nursing and sleep training. If it wasn’t for their support, insight and compassion I wouldn’t have been able to nurse both kids exclusively and getting 8 hours of sleep! Thank you to Kathy and all the staff for making mothers not feel alone but instead providing a great support system. What’s great about the staff is they are not only there for the baby to succeed but they also want the best for the mother. They go above and beyond to ensure the mother is recovering well and moving toward a normal healthy lifestyle post baby. Kathy and team, thank you for all of your hard work, love, care and insight. I’m so blessed to have met you and appreciate the fact that I could always count on you responding to my concerns immediately. I hope every mother can have the experience I had. PS the sleep class is the best. I highly encourage everyone to sign up for their class if you want your sleep back!!:) It’s best to take the class before the baby turns 4 months!”

“My experience with Healthy Babies, Happy Moms has been nothing but positive. I first found them when ordering a breast pump; their website was easy to navigate and order my breast pump through. I then received help from Melanie and Thea with breastfeeding. They were both very patient and helped me and my baby learn the correct breastfeeding and pumping techniques. Finally, my husband and I took the online infant sleep class for our 11 week old. We started making changes the following night and immediately saw results. Our baby is now sleeping 11 hours straight per night and by the time she’s 4 months, I’m confident she’ll be sleeping 12 hours straight! I can’t thank Kathy enough. I feel so grateful we have this great resource here in RI.”

“Healthy Babies, Happy Moms Inc. has been an essential service for me as a new mom. Firstly, Shelley helped me by ordering my breast pump and working it out with my insurance when I was pregnant and overwhelmed. Shelley made the process simple and easy and my pump was shipped to my house. I then had Doris come to my house after my son was born for a lactation consultation. Doris was kind, patient and thorough in her approach. She gave lots of great tips to give my son and I a great breastfeeding experience and even showed me how to use my pump. More than anything, she gave me confidence by reassuring me that I was doing a great job! Finally, I recently took the Infant Sleep class with Kathy. What a godsend! Lots of great info, resources and time to ask questions specific to our situation. Kathy was caring, informative and supportive. I highly recommend HBHM to any new or soon to be new mamas!”

“Hi Doris,

I want to let you know I made it to a year + 2 weeks breastfeeding Grace, and then was able to give her a couple of bottles of breastmilk every day until just past 13 months. The whole experience was such a powerful and important one and it wouldn’t have happened without your support.

I am so grateful for all of your help in those early days, and then for your kindness and advice during all of the mini “emergencies” that came up throughout the journey.

Grace is now 14 months, and such a happy and healthy baby (toddler!!).”

“Thea was so wonderful to work with. She created a plan that worked for our family and made suggestions on how to optimize feeding time with our son. We were really nervous in the beginning about over feeding and understanding his signals. Thea empowered us and gave us the encouragement we needed. Following our two in person appointments I called Thea weeks later with questions and she was able to help us then as well. I am forever grateful.”

“We did it!!! For the first time in 7 years, my son slept THE WHOLE NIGHT in his bed! While it was great to get a complete night’s sleep, the best part - my far - was how proud his was of himself!

I truly cannot thank you enough for all the encouragement and patience to take my calls… 7 years later! I know I would have given up without your advice and validation that I was on the right path.

When we left W&I almost 8 years ago, my son could not latch - at all. It was a weekend and their lactation consultants had a back log. I found you online and will never forget what an absolute angel you were during the scariest days of my life. Your education and compassionate approach has been a true blessing in my family’s life.

Thank you, thank you, thank you!”

“Melanie was very friendly and helpful. Gave me my confidence I have now toward my breastfeeding relationship with my daughter. Addressed all the issues I was having and I can happily say I haven’t had not one issue/clog/milk blister since I was seen here.”

“Doris was a great nurse to work with!! She knew her stuff and she didn’t make me feel like a failing mom when it came to breastfeeding. She was supportive and everything was patient centered care. As a nurse myself I appreciated the time she takes explaining things to me and was very patient. I’m happy my friend told me about this company!!!”

“Kathy and her team have helped me time and again with both of my daughters. My most recent challenge was dealing with a sudden drop in supply when my cycle returned at 4 months postpartum (also right when I was returning to work). Kathy called me on a holiday to talk through it and advised me on how to properly hydrate, pump, and supplement with frozen milk as needed. She gave me so much reassurance and confidence. Sure enough, the next day my supply bounced back, and I was able to nurse my daughter and pump an additional 5oz that morning. HBHM is my go to resource for all questions and issues related to infant feeding and sleep. They’re the best!”

“Just sitting down to write a thank you to the whole healthy babies happy moms team! My daughter is just about 8 months old and we are still breastfeeding! Melanie was invaluable in the first few weeks helping us manage poor weight gain, transfer issues and pointed us towards feeding therapy and diagnosis and treatment of a tongue tie. She made very manageable care plans that maximized time at the breast, but also sleep and sanity. I was able to go to a few breastfeeding groups which were so helpful and encouraging. I have created such a milk supply that I have been donating to the Mother’s Milk Bank Northeast! ”

“Before working with Thea/HBHM I was not able to breastfeed at all. Now I am almost exclusively breastfeeding. I also appreciated that I didn’t feel any pressure to do things I didn’t want to do (such as taking herbal supplements).”

“I can’t say enough good things about my experience with Healthy Babies, Happy Moms. We used their lactation consultant services, which were fantastic. But it was their on-staff midwife that sets them apart from other companies like this. When I came down with mastitis, it was their midwife, Chloe, that was able to diagnose me, and call in a prescription for me. Without Chloe’s help I definitely would have gotten much worse and ended up having to go to the emergency department. I highly recommend Kathy and her team!”

“Doris was amazing. So supportive and responsive to my new-mom frantic questions.”

“My son and I worked with Thea. It took us quite a long time to figure out breastfeeding, nearly two months. I was really frustrated, disappointed, confused, in pain, and almost ready to give up. This is my first baby and I thought maybe my supply was too low or my son couldn’t latch correctly. We just couldn’t get in sync. We met with Thea twice and after the second time, and really taking into consideration what she said, in terms of reading my son’s cues, things started to turn around slowly but surely. Now here we are, he’ll be five months next week, and we have a beautiful breastfeeding relationship. I’m so happy and grateful. Thank you so much to Thea and the HBHM team. When I first called you wasted no time getting me an appointment at my home. In those first few weeks, that was a lifesaver. Your work is so important and I will certainly call in the future with my next baby if I’m feeling the need. You provide great service, insight, and emotional support. Thank you thank you.”

“Delighted with everything. Melanie had excellent communication with me and my little ones pediatrician”

“We loved Thea! She was so kind and gave us great advice. We’ve been having a much better time nursing since our appointment.”

“Doris, your guidance helped us through a tough spot with nursing and gave me reassurance that my daughter was getting enough milk. I truly don’t know if we would have been able to continue with exclusive breastfeeding without your help!”

“Kathleen was a game-changer for us. She gave us the confidence to parent our little guy instead of letting him walk all over us at bedtime. Now he sleeps 7-7 (sometimes even later on weekends!). Can’t recommend the solo session highly enough. I share Healthy Babies, Happy Moms with all my friends who are having difficulty with newborn sleep. We’re all so lucky that they’ll do Zooms so that all of us who live outside of Rhode Island have access to their expertise!”

“Hi! I just wanted to share that Thea was an incredible LC. She was SO amazing and helpful and totally put my mind at ease. She not only helped with the latch, she also helped with the new mom jitters, without even knowing she was doing it. I can’t say enough about how wonderful it was to get to work with her today. Could someone pass along a big thank you from me? Thanks so much!”

“Kathy Moren saved our bacon! After a lengthy in-home consult, she worked with us to establish a strategy for helping our almost-two year old sleep through the night. In addition, she taught us basic behavior modification techniques - how to handle biting, hitting, and tantrums - that we use to this day. After we resolved our most difficult issues with our toddler, she urged us to stay in touch with her, and she has continued to serve as an amazing resource for all our parenting problems. I encourage every parent I know in the RI/MA area to reach out to Kathy for sleep, lactation, toddler behavior, and any parenting issues in general. She’s an invaluable resource!”

“Thea was lovely to work with and really helpful in trying different methods to achieve my goals. Such a different experience than the hospital setting.”

“I have nothing but great things to say about working with Kathy on weaning. I am an oversupplier and was pumping multiple times a day although I had transitioned my baby to formula. I was extremely uncomfortable and unsure how to wean safely. Before consulting with Kathy I was engorged and miserable. Kathy walked me through the weaning process with tips and tricks, as well as, frequent check ins on the progress throughout. I cannot thank her enough! I highly recommend reaching out to Healthy Babies, Happy Moms for assistance on the weaning process!!”

“When my wife and I transitioned home from the hospital with our little one, one of the biggest stresses was coping with the challenges of breastfeeding. The fear that breastfeeding wasn’t working seemed to take over everything in our lives, leading to tension, loss of sleep, and concerns about our baby’s health. My wife had consulted several nurses in the hospital, but the advice felt inconsistent and was difficult to implement once our supports were gone and it was just the three of us at home. Kathy was an amazing support to us during that time. She was responsive, compassionate, and readily available when difficulties and fear arose. She helped us develop a plan and suggested ways that I could be supportive with the process as well. Kathy was always available to field questions and calm our fears. We are so thankful that Kathy helped us through that chaotic time, and feel like stronger parents because of her support.”

“We took the sleep course with Kathy and saw almost immediate results. Before the class, I was waking up with baby every 90-120 minutes. After making the simple changes suggested by Kathy, the very next night she only woke up twice. Two weeks later she was sleeping 12 hours straight through the night.

Kathy was able to pinpoint and help us pivot when baby’s development outpaced our development as new parents. Baby was ready to sleep through the night - I wasn’t providing the right support to help her get there. Kathy’s guidance was indispensable; I’m so thankful for her insight and knowledge.

Taking this class and having follow-up sessions with Kathy was one of the best decisions I’ve made for my family. ...And that’s the thought I had to myself last night while peacefully watching Jeopardy and sipping a glass of wine - something that felt completely impossible just a month ago.”

“Kathy, you are worth your weight in gold! When Charlie was born three years ago, your simple, sensible instructions helped me get settled into nursing and taught me to trust my instincts as a new mom. I have told colleagues, who are often a bit wary of the concept of a corporate lactation program, that your lactation class was the most useful class I took before having a baby. Without your help, both in that class and over the phone, I never would have been able to manage nursing and pumping for over a year. I couldn’t even get my newborn to sleep without your help! Today, Charlie still asks to take his nap and happily goes to bed each night. Even our pediatrician is impressed. When Claire arrived a few months ago, you were right there again. I remembered some of the basics from last time, but that basically meant I knew when to call you for advice before I created a bigger problem! Your practical suggestions on a sleep routine took into account the fact that we already had a three year old and helped us smoothly integrate a newborn into our family. And your quick responses when I had trouble with engorgement and a stomach bug let me continue nursing without interruption. As a working mom, pumping at work and building a freezer stash let me feel a bit better about not being around all day. I treasure the special bond that nursing lets me create with my children and enjoy the time I spend nursing, something I attribute to the great advice I’ve gotten from you. Thank you!”

“Kathy has honestly saved me when it comes to breastfeeding my baby and saving me from being anxious, which has helped me tremendously. The home service is incredible as I really benefit from being shown exactly what to do and the best way to do it. I love how knowledgeable and completely assuring this service is and even better that it’s a benefit from our insurance. I was told so many techniques at the hospital, none that worked before working with Healthy Babies, Happy Moms. I can’t thank you enough for helping me and my family!”

“My husband’s brother recently came to visit us with his wife and two young children. They were amazed (and that is an understatement) about Max’s terrific sleep schedule, his enthusiastic and healthy eating habits, and his generally delighted and happy disposition. I had to give credit where credit is due and so I told them that we have you to thank in very large part! Your simple but sage advice about breastfeeding, bottle feeding, sleep, and the transition to solid food made our first six months with Max a miracle and helped us to establish sensible routines. Nursing Max was one of the most difficult challenges that I have ever faced — neither of us seemed to take to it naturally! That being said, nursing was one of the most rewarding experiences of my life and I could see how good it was for Max. Your advice and support were instrumental in those early weeks, and I am forever grateful for both. By the time I went back to work as a full-time attorney (after 5 and 1/2 months) Max was sleeping through the night and I had a great supply of breast milk for him to use during the day while I was at work. Over the ensuing six months, with your guidance, I was able to adjust my pumping and nursing to fit both of our schedules and Max cheerfully weaned himself just before his first birthday. Max has not had a single illness during this first year and I have not missed a day of work. Thank you!”

“Kathy is wonderful. I met her because she delivered my hospital grade pump to me while I was an inpatient at WIH. I was able to get one through my insurance because my son was in the NICU. After his NICU stay, transitioning from bottle to breastfeeding was very stressful for me (my preemie was slow to pick up bottle feeding, let alone breastfeeding), and Kathy was positive from day 1, assuring me that we would get him to nurse, and we did! I loved that she came to the house in our normal environment, which helped us learn nursing much more organically than in the hospital. She was immensely encouraging and always had such a positive outlook on our progress that I couldn’t help but feel excited and positive too. I also love that Kathy helps nursing fit around your life and parenting goals, and not the other way around. I could not have done it without her.”

“Easy, accommodating and sensitive to my emotions about breast feeding . Thank you for being amazing at what you guys do . Doris was an absolute light in my life when I needed it most”

“Doris was fantastic! She was very knowledgeable and explained things clearly and simply (very helpful to an exhausted new mom).. she helped solve our challenges with breastfeeding in one visit with new positioning and latch help. I loved that she called to follow up a week or so later, too!”

“This past June, my husband and I and our two year old daughter welcomed a new baby girl into our family! We were beyond excited to add another beautiful baby girl to our home, and were counting down the days in the hospital until we could bring her home. On our last day, we were told our daughter’s levels of jaundice were rising and could potentially delay our departure. After some blood work, we were granted the “OK” to head home. We had to return to the hospital the following day for more blood work and then head to at our pediatrician’s office for an exam.

The following day, after meeting with the pediatrician and hearing the results that our daughter’s levels were too high, we became panicked. My husband and I sat in the office wondering what we would do if our daughter needed to be re-admitted to the hospital for treatment. We just got home. Would we even be able to stay with her? How would I still be able to breastfeed? What effect would this have on our daughter at home? How could we care for two children in two different places?

Then our pediatrician told us about Healthy Babies, Happy Moms Inc. They had a fantastic program where our daughter could get the same hospital grade treatment in the comfort of our own home. Our pediatrician highly recommended this company and told us we would be very happy with their services. We were so thankful! Within an hour of leaving our pediatrician we had already spoken to, and set up an appointment for the nurse to come to our home to set up the bilibed for phototherapy treatment. The woman who came was fantastic and arrived within a a couple hours! She explained the entire process in-depth to us, equipped us with a form to keep track of feedings, wet diapers, soiled diapers and the baby’s temperature. She came to our house every day, weighed the baby, took her blood and checked in with us to see how everything was going, recording the amount of time the baby spent on the bed, and providing us with feedback on our daughter. She worked closely with our pediatrician to get back blood work and provide continued treatment. Not to mention she was a lactation consultant who helped and supported me throughout the entire process and whom still provides continued support. This service allowed us to keep our family together at home. In just four days, our daughters levels were low enough for her to stop the phototherapy treatment. The nurse and lactation consultant came back a final time, to pick up all equipment, check in on me and offer breastfeeding tips.

My husband and I are beyond thankful for the services we obtained from Healthy Babies, Happy Moms Inc. We are happy to say that our daughter is healthy and growing beautifully with the help of their in-home services.”

“As I continue to nurse my 3rd son, I think of you often. I am thankful for all that you taught me 4 years ago with Harris. I often see women on TV shows saying how painful nursing is and feel sorry for them that they didn’t have someone like you to show them it isn’t painful. I am continually thankful for the knowledge you have provided me and my family.”

“[Doris’s] guidance helped us through a tough spot with nursing and gave me reassurance that my daughter was getting enough milk. I truly don’t know if we would have been able to continue with exclusive breastfeeding without your help!””

“By the time I made the decision to call Kathy we were desperate. My son was 6 months old and we were all exhausted. Not napping well, waking every 45 minutes or so all night long to nurse. I was a mess; depressed and anxious from lack of sleep and not enjoying my experience as a new mom nearly as much as I “should”. The support Kathy provided was essential. The first night, I was a wreck, but he slept for 9 hours straight, when I truly thought that wasn’t possible. For the next year and a half he slept through the night, every night, without a peep, or on the rare occasion he did wake up, he would put himself back to sleep without any intervention. I became the mom I was meant to be- happy and calm. Whenever I hit a bump in the road in this journey, even now, I can call and briefly chat with Kathy to get an idea of if I’m heading in the right direction, or get a tip. Her continued support has been invaluable! I highly recommend her as a sleep consultant, she changed our lives!”

“Kaia is doing great and still nursing 14 months later! I will always be grateful for your kindness, expertise, and follow-up at such a difficult time in my life.”

“I was having trouble breastfeeding my newborn, when I called HBHM I was given a next day appt. Doris spent 2 hours with me and the baby. She spent time observing and giving advice; It didn’t feel rushed.”

“Kathy makes you feel so comforted and confident with a plan to address whatever issue. She’s also willing to make adjustments according to the needs of your baby. So thankful to have had her support!”

“I just want to thank you for everything you’ve done for us. It was a tough beginning and you were there with your advice and caring comfort. Ian has gotten a great start thanks to you! You’re one of the greatest lactation consultants I’ve met!”

“I wanted to thank Kathy Moren, Lactation consultant and highly recommend her services. Her sound clinical advise as an RN mixed with her experience as a mother makes her the best Lactation consultant. I had been having difficulties with breastfeeding during my time on the postpartum unit and for whatever reason the 2 minute Lactation consult at the hospital did not suffice. Anemic, engorged, extremely sleep deprived and desperate for solutions I called Kathy who had been referred to me by a friend, OBGYN and Pediatrician. Kathy returned my call almost immediately and was able to see me the next day (which was the day before Christmas Eve). During the visit she completed a thorough medical history and listened to my issues with feeding. In no time after a consult with Kathy my son gained appropriate weight- she allowed me to return to her office as opposed to going to my Pediatrician’s office on Christmas Eve and maintained direct communication with my Pediatrician. After the visit she continued to answer some of my questions including pumping and instructions about effectively introducing the bottle.”

“From the 1st contact to the follow up phone call everything was just fabulous - professional and caring!”

“Thank you for the incredible gift that you have given me - that is being able to nurse my daughter. Robin is now 3 months old and nursing her feels so easy and comfortable that I almost can’t remember how difficult it was in the beginning. I can absolutely say that without you, I would be feeding my baby formula and missing this incredible bonding experience. What a difference you have made for my daughter and me.”

“I took a prenatal nursing class through HBHM and it was very informative (although “on the job” training is the best for nursing). When in the hospital with our new baby, the hospital lactation consultants and nurses were helpful, but the lactation consultants didn’t observe a feeding due to their oversubscribed schedule. I called HBHM at 7 a.m., the day we were being discharged, and Kathy Moren picked up the phone by chance. She made it over to our house the next morning, calling earlier to find out when the baby would be hungry. It was an amazing appointment; I learned so much and she weighed the baby so we learned how much milk she was getting. Seeing Kathy really restored my confidence in nursing; I had left the hospital worried and felt much better after seeing Kathy. She also called to check up on me and helped develop a plan for nursing that has worked well for two weeks. There’s a reason why HBHM is recommended over and over again by birth workers in Rhode Island; don’t wait to call, and the fee for a home visit is well worth it…6 months later, I am still exclusively giving my baby my milk, all thanks to Kathy. I have had two other appointments with her, one where we focused on building my confidence for nursing outside the house, and one where she helped me work through “distractible nursing” that my baby was going through at four months. Kathy really inspires confidence in parents, and she also offers an excellent class on sleep that I highly recommend. Her lactation group, which is free and meets every two weeks, is a nice supportive place for moms to talk about parenthood. HBHM is one of the best resources for new parents in Rhode Island. ”

“Kathy is very encouraging and responsive. She helped so much in getting my insurance to approve the consultation.”

“I still think of what you did for me about three years ago! I was in excruciating pain from engorgement and early breastfeeding and in a panic when you came in and completely changed the entire equation. I am not exaggerating when I say that it was like an angel had visited and made everything right. I am forever grateful”

“I just wanted to proudly tell you that I am still nursing Loretta. She’s almost 5 months now and is weighing in at 13.5 lbs, 24”. I’m so proud & happy to have stuck it out. It took at least 3 months before I finally felt “through the woods”. You are doing some really important work. Thanks for all of your support. It made a huge difference.”

“Flexibility, home visits, follow-up phone calls, reassurance (is there anything not to like?) ”

“I am so grateful that you came to my home and helped Jayonna and I. You completely saved me from having a breakdown. We are doing fantastic and the baby is growing like a weed. She has been sleeping 7-8 hours per night for several weeks now. I couldn’t ask for a better baby and I have your help and advice to thank for it.”

“I loved everything about my experience with Healthy Babies, Happy Moms. Everyone I came in contact with was so understanding and was able to not only help me with breastfeeding, but also just to listen and reassure me that I was on the right path. Amazing service and support. ”

“I feel very strongly about the service you provide and I want you to know how much it meant to me. You have truly been a godsend! The advice and direction you gave me was invaluable. Every time we spoke, you made me feel relieved and armed with extremely useful information. The books you recommended to me were most helpful. Your advice has guided the decisions I have made about how to raise my son. The impact you have had on my family is tremendous!”

“Thank God for you! I owe this past year to you and want to thank you sincerely for all your help. You are terrific at what you do! I respect your upfront, no nonsense, and honest approach towards nursing. Without your help, I would have given up nursing altogether and that would have been a shame. The bond I have with Kevin is incredible and all our nursing time together is very special. I wouldn’t change it for the world.”

“My son was born over Memorial Day weekend. I called on Memorial Day and left a message to set up a consultation during that week [and ended up having] my consultation the following day. The consultation was great and it helped with my son latch. I also attended the lactation support group which is free and takes place twice a month.”

“I can’t thank you enough for renting this pump to me. It has allowed me to maintain a healthy milk supply for my son who is now almost 18 lbs at 7 months. He never learned to like bottles. He would in fact starve himself for 9-10 hours while I was at work, only consuming 3-4 ounces, and in the last three weeks before I resigned, ate nothing until I came home! I am glad people like you are available for women such as myself who find themselves in a variety of life circumstances but who understand how important it is to nurse their babies!”

“Doris is a sweetie and very client centered. Very validating. Kathy is great too. She is problem focused and good with specific, concrete suggestions.”

“Doris was very helpful and gave a variation of possible solutions. She was very personable and gave a lot of references.”

“The nursing support group was extremely helpful - not only to get Kathy’s expert advice, but to be a part of conversations with other moms. It was also wonderful that Mary Beth came to my home, and brought a scale to weigh the baby.”

“We can’t thank Kathy and the staff of Healthy Babies, Happy Moms enough for their help during the days that followed the birth of our first child. We left the hospital feeling anxious, wondering if our daughter would latch correctly and if my milk would come in. I was terribly discouraged and we made the call to Kathy! From the moment we met Kathy, we felt like we were in good hands. She was supportive and encouraging. With her help, we learned so many things about breastfeeding, most importantly to be patient! It all came together and we are so happy that we didn’t give up when it seemed impossible.”

“The availability of home visits was extremely convenient and helpful during a vulnerable and difficult time for me. I don’t think I would have been able to continue nursing without the help of your staff. ”

““Kathy is incredibly helpful and attentive. I called her for a pump rental and she delivered it to me on Mother’s Day at the hospital. What wonderful service!””

““Kathy is wonderful! We used her for both breastfeeding help and sleep help for our baby. She works wonders and we are so grateful for her.””

““The best support! My daughter is 3 months old and breastfeeding was a complete breeze. I had no issues thanks to the support and education I received. I think everyone should schedule a visit, even if things are going well.””

““Kathy, and all of the expertly trained staff, could not have been more helpful, supportive, and reassuring the few days following the birth of my first child. They are true experts with tremendous passion and conpassion for both mom and baby.””

“Breastfeeding is so much harder than I expected! Kathy has helped me throughout the process, teaching me the correct hold and latch at a home visit when my son was 2 weeks old, and helping to troubleshoot at 9 weeks when he wasn’t gaining enough weight. She has returned every phone call quickly. There’s so much you can read on the Internet that it gets confusing, and it’s been a great support to have an expert right there to personally help me. I always leave a visit feeling optimistic and I find the notes she puts on the patient portal to be very helpful. Sometimes it’s hard to remember everything discussed at an appointment and the notes are a clear plan of action to refer to. I highly recommend Kathy and Healthy Babies, Happy Moms and I am so thankful for their support!””

““Loved working with Kathy and all of the staff at Healthy Babies, Happy Moms. They have been especially helpful during my immediate postpartum period with my first newborn when learning to breastfeed was not easy - they came to my home!; and, when I was having trouble with production months after my second baby was born, they helped set me up with an electric hospital-grade pump and got me a free new pump through insurance! I highly recommend them for their professionalism, knowledge, skills, and customer service!””

““After seeing several nurses and lactation consultants at the hospital and struggling to nurse for a week, our son’s pediatrician recommended Healthy Babies Happy Moms and I couldn’t be more thankful. Without Kathy’s expert knowledge, willingness to find solutions, and understanding and soothing manner I’m sure we would not have had a successful breastfeeding relationship. I recommend HBHM to all my pregnant friends because it’s so important to establish nursing early, and I hope they can avoid the struggles I experienced.””

““Your services have saved my breast feeding experience twice now! The most important thing you have given me is the confidence to trust myself! I recommend you to any pregnant woman I encounter, whether it’s her first baby or third, you guys always have something to offer. There will never be enough words to express how thankful I have been for your services.””

““Healthy Babies, Happy Moms were a wonderful resource to me when nursing my daughter. Not just with the initial visit, but also with questions about pumping and storage when going back to work. They are such caring people who go above and beyond to help Moms in so many ways. I can’t thank them enough””

“I couldn’t be more satisfied with services from HBHM from initial phone requests, validation, and ease/speed in scheduling in home consult particularly during initial weeks when questions felt urgent. Melanie taught me and my husband so much about breastfeeding in under an hour and recently had a follow up call now that little guy is 5 months. Thank you all for your attentive care and knowledge to ease this new journey. I highly recommend them.”

“HBHM has been such a wonderful resource to me on my breastfeeding journey! I’ve seen Melanie and Kathy, and both were kind and supportive while helping me work through challenges. They were able to see me immediately, and even checked in with me after my appointment to make sure everything was going well.”

“From my first phone call to the follow up conversations with Kathy, I was very happy with the overall experience and have nothing but positive impressions of Healthy Babies, Happy Moms. The responsiveness of everyone at the business was incredible, and exactly as described on the website. Kathy was incredibly knowledgeable, understanding, positive, and an overall pleasure to work with. My baby was feeding with ease in the first 1 minute of Kathy’s consult, and has been feeding happily ever since. I cannot say enough good things about my overall experience with Healthy Babies, Happy Moms - thank you so much for everything!”

“Kathy rocks! She immediately saw a position correction that completely changed how breastfeeding felt. And when my son grew and the same pose didn’t feel comfortable anymore, she showed me the next steps. Also: helped my husband with bottle delivery.”

“I never felt pressure or shame for having trouble. Kathy helped me to feel confident in my nursing and gave me amazing reassurance that baby was getting what she needed. I don’t think I could be a nursing mom right now without the help I got.”

“I enjoyed everything about working with you! Everyone was so polite and responsive. Kathy worked with me and she was incredible - knowledgeable, compassionate, and positive! I would absolutely recommend Happy Babies, Healthy Moms to anyone i know.”

“We felt respected and supported by how quickly we were seen. The intake was very thorough and we felt listened to. The suggestions she made gave us results within the week, giving us the hope we needed to get through the severe sleep deprivation.”

“Prior to giving birth your organization provided me with a pump through my insurance. When I went to pick it up, the woman at the front desk took ample time to explain each piece and how to use it. She answered all of my questions and was very reassuring and comforting for a soon-to-be first time mom. After giving birth to my daughter, your organization took the time to help me during one of my most vulnerable and frustrating times. Your organization did not one but TWO home visits after an extremely traumatic birthing experience/ c-section. Most importantly, Doris helped and encouraged me to feed my child in a way that works beautifully for both of us after many obstacles. I cannot thank you enough for all you have done for myself and my family. I HIGHLY recommend your organization.”

“Doris and Beth met us where we were and helped us make a plan that was grounded in that and very clear. They were kind and supportive in what was a terrifically difficult time, emotionally speaking.”