Pittsburgh Lactation Consultant

"Melanie really saved my life! I went from exclusively pumping/bottle feeding to being so miserable and hating every minute of it to strictly breastfeeding and loving it and my life is SO much easier! I have had Melanie come to our house a few times now just to make sure I’m doing everything the right way and also to get some tips/tricks on how to get my 7 month old to take a bottle once a day! I seriously don’t know what I’d do if I hadn’t reached out to Melanie. First time mom and I felt like just giving up and going straight to formula and I am extremely happy I decided to give breastfeeding another shot. If you are struggling or just want to make sure you are doing everything right for you and your baby.. here is your sign to call Melanie right now and chat with her you will not regret it I promise! Not only is she extremely helpful she is very very sweet and always quick at responding when needed."

"I cannot find enough good things to say about our experience working with Melanie. We had a very rocky start to our feeding journey, and had no lactation support from our hospital. When we got Melanie involved, it was evident from the start that she was not only extremely knowledgeable, but that she cared about our family. She was so compassionate, supportive and nonjudgmental in finding feeding solutions that would work best for both myself and my baby. She was a light in the hectic early postpartum days when you just want to ensure that your baby is thriving. I would recommend Melanie to any of my friends, and would absolutely work with her again."

"I could shed actual tears telling you how grateful I am for Melanie and how I quite literally couldn’t have met my breastfeeding goals without her. For over 3 months, my newborn refused to latch, leaving me not only exclusively pumping, but struggling with an insane oversupply. With Melanie’s help, she was exclusively nursing in weeks and she helped me coax my oversupply into a manageable backup freezer stash. She has remained my go-to for random nursing questions and always responds promptly and is happy to share her infinite knowledge. She is the best of the best and I’ll never nurse another baby without her!"

"I have worked closely with Bee Nourished since August. Melanie has been a vital part of my breastfeeding journey. I came to her out of desperation and many tears when my newborn was struggling to latch. Three pediatricians, and a lactation consultant did not notice the tongue and lip tie my baby had. Melanie noticed the very second my baby latch onto me. She has been with me ever since and has helped me go back to work with pumping and bottle-feeding. I would not have been successful without her help. She is truly the patron saint of lactation! She works with the Lactation Network which is super helpful when using insurance. I highly recommend Mel and her team. Look no further and dry those tears, you’ve found your gal!"

"I don't think there are enough positive words for me to express my gratitude for Melanie! As a 5th time Mom, having exclusively breastfed all of my babies, I never thought I'd be in a position to seek help from a lactation support company. But every moment under Melanie's care has been supportive, and informative and certainly played a huge role in my ongoing journey of breastfeeding my son. I highly encourage anyone with concerns or questions about their feeding relationship with their child to reach out to Melanie and her team."

"First-time mom here! No one told me how tough of a journey breast feeding would be.
Melanie led me through the treacherous waters of breastfeeding. I could not have done it without her. She is so knowledgeable, patient, understanding and supportive.
There were so many times I just wanted to give up and do solely bottle feedings but the encouragement Melanie offered me really gave me the perseverance to keep trying.
After 3 months with Melanie coming to visit us weekly, my daughter is now breastfeeding like a champ. I am beyond grateful for Melanie. Best IBCLC ever!"

"Hands down the best experience! Melanie is caring, professional, punctual, knowledgeable and supportive!! When wanting to make sure I was doing right by my baby and for myself, I searched for a IBCLCs besides what the hospital offered, I found Bee Nourished Lactation Service, it was a no brainer when I saw Melanie did in home visits. My only wish was that I found her sooner in my BF journey! She is definitely going to be in my toolbox for next baby!"