May 2023
Rebecca
Prasad
,
BSN, RN, CLC
Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society
Santa Rita
Guam
Not only did she help me get my baby to latch, but she also saved my daughter’s life from jaundice.
My daughter was a week old and I was struggling with getting her to latch when breastfeeding so I sought help on a Facebook page and came across Rebecca. Many women vouched for her so I decided to set up a visit with her. The moment she saw my baby, she urged me to bring her to the hospital because she was very yellow and suspected a severe case of jaundice, which ended up being true. I brought her in the same day. Not only did she help me get my baby to latch, but she also saved my daughter’s life from jaundice. My baby ended up being admitted to the hospital and I had the hardest time of my life. Due to COVID reasons, I was the only one allowed to be with my baby. My husband was not allowed to help me and I was only one week postpartum. The doctors gave me a hard time, saying I could only formula feed my baby when I planned to o my exclusively breastfeed. I was messaging Rebecca the whole time about my situation and my struggles. She was a lifesaver for my baby and me. She would even reply to my messages at midnight. I don’t know what I would’ve done without her. I’m so thankful and grateful to have met such an amazing nurse.