“Wow, I cannot sing Charnise’s praises enough. She is an amazing IBCLC and without her my baby and I would still be struggling to breastfeed. As a first time mom it was really important for me to nurse my baby. Unfortunately, my son had a short stay in the NICU and developed a preference for bottles before he ever had the chance to latch onto my breast. I was frustrated and sad before Charnise came along. Charnise was easy to schedule an appointment with and met us at our home the day after we were discharged from the hospital. She quickly assessed the situation and gave us invaluable tools and tips to begin our breastfeeding journey. She was so encouraging, patient, and kind. I felt so comfortable with her and easily understood what she taught us. After Charnise’s visit my son began to exclusively breastfeed and latched like a champ. I am forever grateful to Charnise and her expertise! It also helps that she was available to answer questions after her visit and continued to be compassionate and supportive. No doubt, I will always recommend her to anyone who needs lactation support! Thank you Charnise, we love you!”

-Jewel W.

“My time with Charnise was incredibly reassuring. Following several days away from my newborn due to time in the NICU, I wanted to ensure I could start my lactation journey the way I always envisioned. After going over what I knew and what I didn't, we discussed techniques and went over all of my concerns. It was exactly what I needed. Baby and me have been improving since our visit.”

-Deneisha S.

“Charnise was extremely helpful! During our appointment she gave me a great deal of useful information and showed me strategies to support my breastfeeding journey. Afterward I felt much better and equipped. She also provided follow up resources and support. I am so glad I sought the assistance I needed and am extremely pleased with my experience.”

-Chandrika B.

“I was originally hesitant to hire a doula for my third birth, but after my experience with Charnise I cannot imagine any other arrangement. Prior to delivery, Charnise provided invaluable information and training to my husband and I in preparation for labor. She trained my husband to help me physically manage the pain of labor, and because of her guidance and calm presence in the room I was able to labor for 16 hours and deliver a healthy 8+ pound baby girl without an epidural. After birth, she was instrumental in helping to teach me how to breastfeed. I simply cannot imagine giving birth without her and would highly recommend her doula and lactation support services to anyone!”

-Allison W.

“Charnise is absolutely an expert in her field and the time that she spent with me was invaluable. I can't begin to count the number of times I exclaimed, "really?!" or "I never knew that!" - my knowledge has grown exponentially. I would absolutely recommend Birth & Milk and (at least) an initial consult with Ms. Littles.”

-Reiko E.

“My experience with Charnise was wonderful. Without her, I do not believe that my baby and I would have succeeded at breastfeeding. At every appointment, Charnise gave me specific pointers and feedback and followed up on our progress to determine the way forward. On top of all that, she is a wonderful person and we so looked forward to her visits.”

-Meredith M.

“Our first day home from the hospital I had significant pain while my baby was latching. Charnise saved the day by coming to do a home visit and teaching me alternative nursing positions and approaches to help my baby achieve a better latch. In follow up visits we continued to work on his latch and position. Overall nursing has continued to improve!”

-Catherine B.

“Charnise was a great resource and source of comfort for my family before, during and after the birth of our son. We are so grateful we had her guiding hand through this experience. From talking through the choices available to us for birth, to providing hands on support during delivery, to walking us through the basics of caring for a newborn, she was incredible.”

— Christine M.

“Charnise is a lactation angel! I struggled with low milk supply at the beginning and it was taking a long time for my milk to come in. Charnise was nothing but positive and provided some really helpful guidance on how to navigate the first few weeks of feeding. She never passed judgement, and her calm, thoughtful demeanor was just what I needed in those first few challenging postpartum weeks. We used her for two follow up visits- she helped us establish a feeding routine that works best with our family goals and schedules. She is also very responsive and checked in often on our progress. I would highly recommend Charnise to families in the DMV.”

— Caitlin G.

“Charnise was a fantastic birth and postpartum doula. Her calm, positive attitude at all times demonstrated her warmth and professionalism. She maintained her poise during a long, difficult labor and delivery. She was always ready with her experience and expertise while never stepping in too soon. She gave us space to think things through and decide what we wanted and she assisted with all our interactions with the medical staff at the hospital. Her postpartum and lactation consult visits were similarly great. She has been supportive and helpful, encouraging us as we learn more and more about how to be the best parents we can be for our daughter. We would recommend her to anyone looking for doula support.”

— Shadé V.

“Charnise is incredible! I was having issues early on with my little one gaining weight and she was able to visit us the day after I contacted her. She was so patient, kind and knowledgeable and truly made me feel confident at the beginning go my breastfeeding journey. I scheduled a follow up maintenance home visit and felt even more confident after she left. The fact that Birth and Milk Co. is a Black woman owned business just adds to its brilliance. I would recommend their services to all who want to feel confident during their nursing journeys.”

— Jamesa B.

“Thank you so much for being able to offer your services so quickly, efficiently, and gracefully. You've truly helped me get started on my breastfeeding journey and feel confident in my abilities. I so appreciate your help and kindness!”

— Megan B.

“I just wanted to say thank you again! [Baby E] continues to get better at nursing and I’m feeling a lot more confident moving forward. Your help is so appreciated!”

— Kelly D.

“Without the support of our doula Charnise, my husband and I could not have had the natural childbirth we envisioned. Her support took us through a totally unknown and new experience with such care and wisdom, and despite some hurdles, we were able to have the birth we had so hoped for.”

— BreAnna T. November 2019

“First I want to tell you how much my doctor loved you! She came in the next morning to tell me how she really loved the way you guided me through the delivery, and she asked me for your contact information to refer patients to you! ...I just wanted thank you from the bottom of my heart, you helped me bring the other half of my heart into this world. I can never thank you enough.”

— Corinne M.