testimonials
kind words from families
“I came to Dairian during one of the most challenging times in my life. I had been triple feeding for over two months and breastfeeding had only gotten worse where my 7 month old son cried at the sight of my breasts. Feeling hopeless I reached out to Dairian to get a second opinion and give it my last effort before needing to move on for my mental health. She was the perfect mix of empathetic and real. It was relieving to hear her wanting me to move away from triple feeding and validate how exhausting it is. She gave me a clear plan for the next two weeks. I didn’t have much hope because of how the past couple months had gone but followed her advice and slowly made progress. Within the two weeks my son actually went back to exclusively breastfeeding! I do not believe I could have done it without Dairian’s help, I will be forever grateful. “
Heather
“Thank you SO MUCH for your continued help with our little one. I can’t believe how much you’ve helped in the span of just 2 weeks, so far! I was at my wit’s end with how long her feedings were. She’s gotten so much stronger and more efficient. Also, the exercises you gave us that we are diligent with have made a HUGE difference in her neck mobility. Instead of favoring the one side so much, she now turns it both directions on her own volition. We are excited to keep working with you to keep her progressing! Thank you, thank you!”
Tracy
“I just wanted to thank you! I feel SO much better after our meeting! Kai loved every second of it and so did I! You were very thorough and I feel super confident that my breastfeeding journey is only going to get better from here!”
Kacy
“Where do I start?! Dairian is exceptional. She is accommodating, kind, knowledgeable, she listens… (I didn’t realize a lactation consultant could be so parallel to my therapist). Most importantly she didn’t put any pressure on me and my little one. She took her time and that’s what we needed. Breastfeeding is not easy but she makes it less stressful”
Liz
“Dairian is an absolute gem. I was desperate to get my baby on the bottle before returning to work in 2 weeks, and if it weren't for Dairian I'm certain we wouldn't have made it. During her very first visit I saw an IMMEDIATE improvement (meaning baby would actually latch onto bottle and suck for a couple of seconds - vs not even latching onto the bottle at all ever). By 10 days after the first visit my baby was taking 18-20oz/day from the bottle! Added bonus- visits were covered by my PPO insurance.
On the first visit, she did a full assessment of my baby and was able to identify the problem areas and why she likely was not taking a bottle. For each of these root problems she had a recommendation or exercise to alleviate the issue. She was extremely thorough, gentle and playful with baby. Exercises were simple and not time-consuming, which is important with a newborn and a toddler in tow. She had great bottle recommendations (she even had the bottles with her so we were able to test them out right away), and was proactive with follow ups. She's a mom and an OT and both of those things inform her work as an IBCLC in the best way. Highly highly recommend.”
Rey
“Dairian is a gem! She is thorough and very knowledgeable. She has made a huge difference in my feeding journey. I don’t think I would have made it this long nursing without her guidance and encouragement. Trust me, you want her on your team!”
Tasha
“Dairian was highly recommended by my Doula and Midwife. Her background in occupational therapy made her even more resourceful. She worked with my twins and provided home exercises and other recommendations while helping to resolve the root cause of their difficulty latching. Dairian is an excellent lactation consultant with a breath of knowledge that is very valuable. She is definitely someone you want on your postpartum team.”
Ketia
“I am so grateful to have been referred to Dairian! She came through for me time and time again in such a delicate time of need, the beginning weeks with our newborn boy. I got mastitis and tried all the things until she helped get rid of it, and then taught me how to prevent it from coming back. She gave me so much clarity on breastfeeding and also occupational therapy exercises after our newborn had the tongue tie procedure. Such a wild time of transition for both baby and mama and so grateful to have had Dairian’s guidance throughout it!”
Liana
“I’m so glad I found Dairian. She’s super knowledgeable, calm, and reassuring. My baby started Tummy Time classes with Dairian (first in-person, then virtual) around 3 months and I noticed immediate progress. It was magical! I also love her toy recommendations, especially the focus on quality over quantity.”
Heather
“When I gave birth to my second son, it was almost 4 years after my first was born and I honestly forgot when and how I was supposed to be doing tummy time! The toolkit walked me through the steps of when, what, how and why and even gave creative ideas to keep my baby engaged and enjoying. I love the bonus toys section at the end, with ages to match. This toolkit is a great resource, even if you're not a first time mom!”
Ella
“Dairian’s Tummy Time class was great! Dairian not only offered helpful tips to initiate tummy exercises for our babies, she demonstrated how to implement the exercises into a simple but effective routine. As a visual learner, I found this to be super helpful. Also, I really appreciate how Dairian checked in with every participant and answered our questions, while managing to keep the entire group engaged. Thank you Dairian!”