“Andrea is kind, warm and extremely knowledgeable. The care she gives to her patients is unlike anything I have experienced in any medical setting. She made me feel at ease and completely informed about my health and the health of my children. My pregnancies and births were treated as an important, but completely normal, life process. I was never pressured, never unaware and always at the center of the decision-making process. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking to take on an active role in the birth process.” – Katie Laramore

“I went to your practice for the first time with my third pregnancy & this is the first time I’ve ever learned techniques for painless breastfeeding. No lactation consulting prior has taught me the perfect latch until I stepped through your doors. I used to be so overstimulated & sensitive with my prior two pregnancies but this time it’s a night & day difference. Thank-you for your genuine, compassionate & comforting care. I hope you may continue to help mamas on their breastfeeding journey!” – Miranda

“I was very skeptical to say the least but also extremely desperate! After seeing two lactation specialists from EvergreenHealth Hospital, online classes, loads of research and YouTube videos, I had zero luck getting my newborn off the nipple shield. Fast forward, my baby is now 7 weeks old and I assume I’ve missed the window to get him retrained – but out of desperation to get rid of the shield, I decide to see one last lactation specialist; Andrea. Before scheduling my first apt, I had a 5-10min convo with Andrea where I basically “integrated” her to ensure I don’t waste my time with another lactation specialist again – she was extremely patient and reassuring with me so I decided to schedule the apt. During my first visit, she was able to successfully get my son to latch without a shield almost immediately; I had him on the breast about 75% of the time without the shield, consuming 3oz of milk total! I was beyond excited – this was the first time he actually stayed latched without the shield for almost a full feed. She sent me home with a plan and a few tricks to keep practicing without the shield – a few days later and my son has been feeding without the shield 100% of the time! Absolutely thrilled I decided to see Andrea and if you’re a momma looking for a lactation specialist, I would 100% recommend Andrea! – NatalieI had an amazing lactation consult with Andrea Henderson after my supply fell two weeks before preparing to go back to work. I was stressed and anxious, she calmly and confidently assessed my situation and diagnosed my son with tongue tie. He had actually had it clipped at 1 week old but at 3 months old it had partially reattached so she recommended we see the physician who treated it. We did so and she was spot on! She sold me supplements that immediately increased my supply and recommended an approachable pumping schedule. She also stressed getting enough calories and nutrition, which were definitely an issue for me. I am so thankful to her, she has taken 10lbs of stress off my shoulders.” – Brittney

“Andrea provided lactation education and care both prenatally and after my son was born. Even if you are with another provider and more comfortable in a hospital setting, I recommend this, as it made me feel confident in starting breastfeeding, and knowing what signs to look out for if I needed additional support.” – Kate

“I will be forever grateful to Andrea for the loving and respectful care I received from her. Throughout my pregnancy I always felt safe, believed in, and that all of my thoughts and wishes were carefully considered. When the time came, Andrea’s presence was EXACTLY what I needed at my birth – she was so incredibly gentle, kind, supportive and reassuring. It was great to see her when she arrived at my home and she continued to encourage me throughout the night until I gave birth to my daughter. I will never forget the warm and respectful atmosphere she helped to create during that time! As a former client and now a doula myself, I would definitely recommend Andrea to any family seeking a safe, supported and beautiful pregnancy and childbirth experience.” – Chrissy Valluzzi

“Andrea is amazing! Very patient and understanding, helped us out immensely. Compassionate, definitely helped me feel comfortable knowing I wasn’t the only one that struggled but also provided very individualized support and care for me. Our whole experience was very positive and respectful. Thank you so much for everything. We are thriving now because of Andrea’s support and care.” – Anonymous

“After spending quality time with Andrea during my prenatal visits, I knew I wanted her to be my midwife at the homebirth of my daughter Cora. Andrea is the kindest women I’ve ever met and she made the perfect addition to our birthing team. She was diligent through my long labor but never lost her comforting tone and attention to detail. She let me labor how I felt comfortable but continuously guarded the safety of myself and my daughter. I couldn’t imagine having another baby without Andrea as my midwife.” – Amanda Richmond

“I love Northshore. They were with me through three pregnancies and home births and if I were to have more babies, I’d use them again. I didn’t ever feel rushed, forced into anything, or less than a priority. Everything they present is clear and thorough. I knew exactly when to call with concerns and it was always easy to reach help if I needed it. From prenatal appts to labor/delivery to postpartum appts, I felt so cared for by everyone on the Northshore team.”– Kendra

“Andrea is responsible for my baby’s breastfeeding success. I was referred to her by my midwife and I’m so lucky to have had this connection. With my first baby, I was unable to get my baby to latch and ended up bottle feeding pumped breast milk (made me crazy pumping so much!). Fast forward to my second baby and seeing Andrea – she got my newborn to latch first try and we are now exclusively breastfeeding despite the many barriers that she has helped us through. I can’t thank her skills enough! AMAZING” – Kelsey

“Finding the right practitioner to see when having our first baby was a hard choice and a long road for us. After seeing an ob/gyn at one hospital and a nurse midwife at a second hospital we went for a meet and greet at the birth center. It was our initial meeting with Andrea that helped us make up our minds. It was clear within a few minutes that Andrea would be our midwife. She made us feel at ease and it was clear that she wanted what was best for the family. Andrea took time to get to know us. Her appointments were relaxed and we always got as much time as we needed to ask questions. By the time the baby came Andrea knew our preferences and how best to support us on the big day. On the morning of the birth Andrea arrived at our house and helped me work through a whole day worth of labor. She had a lot of techniques to move the birth along. She made my husband and I both feel comfortable and confident that I could birth my baby at home even though it was my first baby. She has an amazingly calming energy. As we found, birthing sometimes does not go exactly the way we planned. Andrea was prepared to handle any situation professionally and quickly. After the birth Andrea was there to support us with her at home visit and over the phone. We owe our success to Andrea. We really could not ask for more! Andrea helped us have an amazing and unforgettable birth. We highly recommend Andrea and would be more than happy to talk to any expecting moms and dads about our birth story.” – Lauren and Larry Olson

“Andrea made breastfeeding a million times easier and less overwhelming. I didn’t feel rushed and it made the experience not stressful. I felt super comfortable and got all my questions answered. I should have come earlier if I had known how helpful this would be! I am going to recommend Andrea to all my friends!” – Anonymous

“We loved Northshore Midwives for our second baby! Everyone there is so kind and helpful! We had a standard hospital birth for our first that was good but, going to a midwifery raised my expectations! I always felt listened to and had my questions thoroughly answered.” – Aaliyah

“We sought a lactation specialist after having some challenges with our firstborn son’s feeding. Andrea was super compassionate and helpful and she helped us create and effective plan to get our son fed. She customized this plan to our son’s needs and sent us a summary with resources that is super easy to follow. I look forward to our future appointments to hopefully learn more!” – Luke

“Andrea was one of the first midwives I interviewed and from that moment I knew I wanted to continue my prenatal care with her and her team. Every question I had for her she answered it with confidence and patience. She made me feel like she genuinely cared for me as a friend before a client. Andrea was the midwife who delivered my baby and I couldn’t be more grateful. During labor she gave us our space; but also watching and monitoring when needed. After delivery she helped us with infant care and nursing and before you know it, we were on our way. Andrea has changed my life in more ways than one. Thank you for believing in me when I didn’t believe in myself. You’re an amazing midwife! Truly an inspiration!” – Somaria C