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December 2025 by Paige Maykut
Before my baby was born I had many friends who went to Balanced Breastfeeding and highly recommended me to book an appointment. I am so grateful that I was told about this office because it was life changing for me when my baby arrived! This resource helped me navigate the struggles with breastfeeding and it made me feel more confident to feed my baby. The one to one care with myself and my baby was so valuable in our journey. Katie listens intently. She is patient and understanding. I felt advocated for in such a vulnerable time. It was so valuable to have someone to turn to in a time where you have no idea what you are doing. I cannot recommend this office enough!
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November 2025 by Lydia Leinsdorf
Kattie Madden and Balanced Breastfeeding saved my breastfeeding journey. I would not have made it a month without Kattie’s experience and guidance. Not only did she help me salvage a very challenging start, but she put me on the path to 3.5 years of healthy breastfeeding, and helped me navigate any challenges that came along the way with insight and humor.
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August 2025 by Katie Henderson
Katie Madden was an incredibly important person for us as first time parents! Her resources were extremely helpful. The pre-natal visit was information packed and helped us get some practice with what breastfeeding will be like with our baby. The postpartum visits were the most important for us though - our baby had a small amount of blood in her stool, a sign of food allergies. Katie was the one constant, as we bounced between pediatricians, allergists, GI doctors, etc... It is incredible the variety of opinions that doctors can have on this topic. Katie helped us stay grounded that my breastmilk wasn't 'tainted' - it was still what was best for our baby, and I was working to make it even better. She also helped me though oversupply, supply stabilization, latching issues, etc. I can't give enough thanks for Katie for helping me both feel inately capable and actually develop my capabilities further as a breastfeeding mom.
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August 2025 by Hailey Weiner
Katie was absolutely incredible! She helped guide us before and after the birth and not only helped with the logistics of it all, but also helped quell any first time mom anxieties I had, and normalized all the feelings that come along with the journey!
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August 2025 by Caroline Smith
Kate and co helped me prepare and feel more confident!
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August 2025 by Bobbie-Ann Reeder
I truly couldn’t have survived postpartum without Katie. She is incredibly kind, empathetic, and knowledgeable. Her support made all the difference during such a vulnerable time. I’m so grateful for her guidance and care—highly recommend to any new mom!
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April 2025 by Kimberly Conlon
We are so lucky to have Katie in this little corner of Delaware. I’m early into my breastfeeding journey with my second child and wouldn’t have been able to hang on without her support through a few challenges we encountered (a lip tie procedure, bottle refusal). She can help solve any unique obstacle when it comes to breast or bottle feeding. Thank you Katie and team!
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April 2025 by Stephanie Dallaire
Katie Madden is a gifted lactation consultant with a stellar reputation in the community (she’s also a veritable baby, pump, bottle, and breast whisperer, as others have mentioned). I highly recommend her and her team at Balanced Breastfeeding. Her knowledge and kind bedside manner are second to none and I send all my pregnant or postpartum friends to her. She provides non-judgmental advice regarding breastfeeding, pumping, bottle feeding, formula feeding, or any combination. If you cannot directly breastfeed, or do not want to for whatever reason, Katie will be happy to support you as you feed your baby. She offers expert troubleshooting and different ways of dividing feeding duties between parents, if the family desires to share in the feeding responsibilities. Her prenatal consultations are individually tailored to your unique circumstances, and are an invaluable resource for all parents, particularly first timers. Clients also receive access to Katie’s recorded prenatal workshop that goes in depth into what to expect when beginning the baby feeding process. This can be watched on your own time and is an important resource. I was referred to Katie in 2019 after the birth of my first son as I struggled to nurse and pump effectively, and had no idea what I was doing. Another consultant criticized my necessary use of formula and I felt confused and frustrated. Multiple friends encouraged me to seek Katie’s advice and I’m so glad I did. I have used Katie’s services for each of my three children, including her prenatal consultations, early postpartum consultations within a week of my babies’ births, creating a plan for pumping and returning to work, and weaning from nursing and pumping. She recently has opened up her office to host a weekly breastfeeding support group (not just limited to those directly nursing) where parents can get free advice and community with others on the same journey. Feeding a baby can be consuming, but we shouldn’t have to figure it out alone. Katie is an integral part of any parent’s village!
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April 2025 by Elizabeth DeFelice Wishart
We call Katie the Baby Whisperer in my house. Virtually every mom I know recommended Katie. They were not wrong — Katie and her team worked with me weekly over my baby’s first two months of help figure out our breastfeeding challenges. Baby and I have been able to keep nursing much longer than I ever anticipated!
Equally important, Katie and her team are really excellent at support for the new mom. I called my BB sessions “mom therapy” and really valued their care and kindness during a tender time. id recommend BB to any new mom, even if your plans don’t include exclusive breastfeeding.
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April 2025 by Amanda Artese
My youngest is about to be 5 and I still recommend Katie to anyone I can. She was such a kind light during a tough postpartum experience. She supported me in all areas of functioning and encouraged me to an amazing therapist I still see to this day. Thanks Katie. You are an absolute amazing human being and lactation consultant.
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April 2025 by Amie Jo
Katie and her team are the most incredible people. Having a baby is one of the hardest, most challenging and vulnerable times, and Balanced Breastfeeding delivers care with compassion, empathy, humor, understanding and without judgement. I am well outside of the breastfeeding phase of motherhood, but I will never forget the comfort and kindness Katie showed me, that helped build my confidence during that time.
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April 2025 by Cassandra Poholsky
My first time using Katie Madden I was a first time mom in the first few weeks of the covid pandemic. I was struggling with breastfeeding Katie tried to utilize zoom to help but ultimately opened up the clubhouse to us as a safe space to get the help we needed. We successfully breastfed for 1+ years. Katie was always available for guidance throughout and was there to offer he expertise in weaning. Fast forward to baby #2 I saw Katie before delivery to go over the basics again and establish goals. She helped us get the care we needed when #2 had a tongue tie and was also there to guide us through the weaning process again. Katie has always been a safe space emotionally and mentally. I felt like a could freely express myself especially in those vulnerable first few newborn weeks without fear of judgement. Katie is an angel. I will forever sing her praises and always recommend her.
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April 2025 by Anne Lyons
Katie was such an incredible provider and resource my whole first year post-partum. I had a difficult feeding situation, but thanks to Katie’s care and expertise I ended up nursing my baby for 16 months. She listens to every detail and puts together a personalized plan for you and your baby. Shes very passionate about her work and her knowledge and experience is unmatched. She was there with me through my highs and lows, and I’m grateful to her for making breastfeeding possible for me and my daughter. Not to mention she is fun, quick witted and will have you belly-laughing on even the hardest days of motherhood. 10/10 Recommend!!!
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April 2025 by Maria Boyle
Seeing Katie was truly the best recommendation I got from a friend while pregnant. From our prenatal consult to many sessions after, she helped me navigate breastfeeding and so so much more. She was truly a lifeline in my postpartum experience. Katie’s humor and kindness was greatly appreciated & we learned so much from her that we still use today! We will forever recommend Balanced Breastfeeding.
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April 2025 by Christine Labaze
Katie helped me so much during my last pregnancy/postpartum. I decided to give breastfeeding one last shot after struggling with my three other children. Katie helped me develop realistic ideas of success and really focused on my mental health as well as the health of my baby. She was the first person to address my concerns rather than just shove formula at me. I will forever be grateful.
