Gabrielle Rutkowski
May 2024
Gabrielle
Rutkowski
,
BS, RN, IBCLC
Family Birthing Center
Advocate Sherman Hospital
Elgin
,
IL
United States

 

 

 

Gabi has changed my daughter's life, as well as my own.
Gabi has been my lactation consultant for the last 3 1/2 months. I've had an extremely difficult time with my daughter between a tongue tie, latching issues, allergy issues involving switching formula several times, milk production issues, clogging, nipple trauma, etc. Gabi has been the most amazing medical professional that I've ever had the pleasure of working with. I truly believe she is one of the only reasons I've made it through such a difficult season with my daughter. She's an amazing advocate for my daughter with her pediatrician and helped us find a pediatric dentist to revise her tongue tie. She has worked with us on so many issues.

She goes above and beyond at every visit to make me comfortable, to help encourage me, and to keep me informed. She has not only allowed but encouraged me to text or call her outside of appt times to help me with whatever issues we're having. Gabi is the only reason I haven't given up on breastfeeding yet. I've never met someone who cares so much and is so passionate about their field of work. She is so knowledgeable and has passed much of it on to me. The work she has done on my daughter has created a completely different baby. She figured out allergy issues, gave lots of helpful suggestions, and helped us move forward when our doctor was stuck. My daughter was one of the most irritable, uncomfortable, unhappy, fussy babies that you will ever meet. Now, she is nothing but smiles! Every time she comes to Gabi’s office, she is so happy and excited, whereas before, eating was a huge stressor for her, and she wouldn't even want to do it. Gabi has changed my daughter's life, as well as my own. She has sat with me and offered tissues while crying through the frustrations of nursing, new motherhood, and postpartum. There was no judgment, only kindness, and gentleness. She is an amazing individual, and I've adored working with her, even though it's one of the toughest things I've ever done in my life.