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WORTH IT. Time, money, everything. Book the appointment.

Being in the newborn trenches for a third time and two successful prior breastfeeding experiences, I debated on scheduling an appointment. My primary concern was over-active letdown and pump fitting. Wasn’t sure I’d learn much more than I already knew or could google. Incorrect. I saw Kathy Lenert, an absolute wealth of information. I was impressed at her ability to teach, be hands on, and remember all of my needs. Was given extensive after-visit summary, which I appreciated. Truly wish I had seen her with all my kids.

Practical tips: Bring a helper and TAKE NOTES. I learned so so much. Parking is easy. Elevator is a bit small if you have a monster (large) stroller - but should fit. Will not fit more than two people and a stroller though.
Response from the owner:Thank you so much, Patricia, for this glowing review! We’re delighted to hear that Kathy was able to provide you with such an incredible experience. Her hands-on approach and knack for addressing individual needs are exactly what make her such a treasure to us and the families we serve. We love your practical tips, too—bring a helper and take notes are spot-on advice. And thanks for pointing out the parking ease and elevator quirkiness—monster stroller owners, you’ve been warned (but reassured!). Your kind words mean the world to us, especially coming from a seasoned mom like yourself. If only we’d had the pleasure of seeing you with all your kiddos! But we’re so glad you chose to visit us this time around. Here's to smoother pump fittings and calmer letdowns! Wishing you all the best on this journey and beyond. 💕
Katelyn is the absolute best! Not only is she extremely knowledgeable, but she’s also a caring and empathetic person. She truly cares about her patients and she’s a joy to be around. I genuinely looked forward to our sessions!

She helped us so much during our pre-release and post-release journey. I can’t thank her enough for her thoughtful advice and support over these past few months. I’m grateful to have had her as part of our support team and recommend her to anyone who needs support while breastfeeding. She’ll listen, help, and cheer you on every step of the way!

We also had a few virtual consults with Lisa and I highly recommend her too! Her knowledge and advice were a huge help with navigating my son’s sleep. With so much conflicting information online, it was nice to have Lisa and Katelyn as points of reference who could use their knowledge and experience to put us on the right path and help us find what works best for us.

Honestly, you just can’t go wrong with Bayou City Breastfeeding!
Response from the owner:Hi Emily, Thank you so much for your heartfelt review! Reading your kind words about your experience with us at Bayou City Breastfeeding brings immense joy to our team. We're thrilled to hear that Katelyn was able to provide you with the support and guidance you needed during your breastfeeding journey. Her dedication to her patients and her genuine care shine through in everything she does, and we're grateful to have her on our team. It's also wonderful to hear that Lisa was able to assist you effectively with your son's sleep. We understand how overwhelming it can be to navigate the sea of information online, and having knowledgeable professionals like Lisa and Katelyn to rely on makes all the difference. Thank you for entrusting us with your care and for recommending us to others in need. We're truly honored to have been a part of your support team, and we look forward to continuing to provide exceptional care to families like yours. Warm regards, Bayou City Breastfeeding
Brandy, Suzanne and the team are amazing! They came to our rescue when our 2 weeks old baby was in dire need of help. Suzanne gave us a video call within the same day and properly diagnosed the issue that our doctor couldn't. Brandy gave practical professional advice that we can easily follow. She does it all with such passion and care for us and our baby. My husband and I are blown away by their level of knowledge, expertise and professionalism. We are so so grateful for their service. The fruit of their labour is evident: after a short period of time, baby is gaining weight and he is so much healthier and I have more than enough milk to feed him! Highly Recommend!
Response from the owner:Thank you for the kind review! We are so pleased that we were a part of your support team!
HIGHLY RECOMMEND | CONVENIENT LOCATION | KIND | SPECIFIC 1:1 CARE - Fabulous experience with Tania at BCBLC. We’ve had two appointments and the first one alone was worth every minute. Our breastfeeding experience has greatly improved from just 90 minutes of her careful evaluation and corrective suggestions. I’m a first time mom and in hindsight I realized the lactation consultants in our delivering hospital were solely focused on providing their favorite tips and tricks for common issues and never took the time to evaluate how my son and I were breastfeeding in the first place to identify what our specific problems were. Tania took one look at us and immediately adjusted our position, my hold, and soon after identified my son needed help with his muscle strength. Truly a night and day experience between the hospital and this 1:1 lactation consultation. Weighted feeds have helped us confirm how effectively he’s drawing from the breast and soothed this mama’s heart that he’s not starving, the follow up appointment showed an improvement in his intake volume as well which confirms her suggestions are working. At our first appointment she evaluated his mouth and tongue strength and reviewed how his frenotomy was healing and prescribed an exercise to ensure it grows back well, something I didn’t necessarily expect in the context of a lactation consultation but was happy to receive. We also covered simple things like accessing my flange size and addressing a pumping schedule to up my supply. Through all of this Tania was incredibly kind and gentle in her delivery — nothing was ever presented as unfixable or a failure on our part, and for that some of my anxiety was eased. Not only has all of the information, suggestions, and prescribed exercises made a difference in just a week but the follow up appointment has been just as helpful. We’ll be back again for a third appointment to ensure his neck and mouth exercises are proving to be effective with more time but I can honestly say that in 2 appointments I feel SO MUCH BETTER about our breastfeeding journey. If insurance doesn’t cover your visits I’d say even one appointment (or two if you can swing it) would absolutely be worth the money.
Response from the owner:Hi Sarah, Thank you so much for your heartfelt and thoughtful review! We’re absolutely thrilled to hear about your positive experience with Tania at Bayou City Breastfeeding. Your words beautifully capture the kind of personalized, compassionate care we strive to provide every family who walks through our doors. It means the world to know that Tania’s expertise and gentle approach made such a meaningful difference in your breastfeeding journey. We’re especially glad to hear that her careful evaluation, hands-on guidance, and follow-up support helped ease your anxiety and gave you confidence as a first-time mom. That’s exactly what we hope for every parent we work with. We’re honored to be part of your story and look forward to seeing you again for your next appointment. Thank you for trusting us and for recommending our services so highly—it truly makes a difference. Thank you!!! The Bayou City Breastfeeding Team 💜
Tiphany was incredible and informative 👏🏾
Response from the owner:Thank you for the kind review!
I needed guidance on how to navigate breastfeeding my toddler while pregnant and Miranda and Megan did not disappoint! They both helped me form a plan for continuing to bf my toddler while also setting new routines to facilitate night weaning and encourage longer stretches of sleep for the both of us.
Response from the owner:Hi Baylie! Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with us. Your kind words will surely encourage other moms who are facing a similar situation. We are thrilled that Miranda and Megan were able to provide you with the tools and resources that you needed to fix your sleeping patterns while juggling night-weaning, breastfeeding a toddler and preparing for a new little one. You are a Rock Star!!! 🌟 Please let us know if there is any additional help that Bayou City Breastfeeding can provide. We are here for you!!! 😊 Warmly, Bayou City Breastfeeding
My experience with Bayou city lactation was amazing. Katelyn did an excellent job with me and my baby. The goal that I wanted for me and my baby, she helped me with that. I highly highly recommend this place for all the new mommy out there who are looking for great lactation services, this is the place. Katelyn is highly knowledgeable, she worked with both of us and guide me through the process. I felt like I was talking to someone from my family, they were great great people. Thank you Katelyn for everything. See you 🥰🥰🥰
Response from the owner:Hey Chandni! Wow, thanks so much for sharing your awesome experience with us! Your words of encouragement mean the world, not just to us but to other moms out there who might also need breastfeeding services. We're absolutely thrilled to hear how much Katelyn and the Bayou City Breastfeeding team helped you and your family. And let's talk about family – that's what it's all about for us! We don't see you as just clients, but as part of our family. Being a new parent can be downright scary, right? That's why creating a safe and supportive space for our families is a top priority for us. We're so glad to hear that you felt that way! Please let us know if there is any additional help that Bayou City Breastfeeding can provide. We are here for you!!! 😊 Take care, Bayou City Breastfeeding
I have had a great experience with Bayou City Breastfeeding. They really made scheduling the appointment convenient and offered me a triage visit to provide guidance as I wanted for the appointment. When I met with my consultant Katelyn she was very supportive and understanding. I appreciated that she focused on my mental health just as much as my baby’s welllbeing. I now feel more confident breastfeeding my baby when previously I was almost ready to quit.
Response from the owner:Hi Yiressy, Thank you for your review!!! We are sure that it will help other new moms who are on the fence about contacting a lactation consultant. 😊 We are so happy to hear that your IBCLC, Katelyn at Bayou City Breastfeeding was able to provide you with the encouragement and tools necessary to start you on your breastfeeding journey. Our mission is to reduce the stress of the postpartum period as much as possible. That means making appointment scheduling as easy as possible. Your wellbeing and less stress is crucial to a successful breastfeeding journey! Please let us know if there is any additional help that Bayou City Breastfeeding can provide. We are here for you!!! 😊 Thank you! Bayou City Breastfeeding
I had an appt with Katelyn and it was excellent! She gave me a lot of very good information regarding my baby and breastfeeding. It gave me a lot of hope for our breastfeeding journey. I highly recommend!!
Response from the owner:Hi Briana, We greatly appreciate your recommendation!!!! 😊 Being a new mother can be overwhelming. We are so glad that Katelyn was able to ease your fears and concerns in a kind, caring manner. Please reach out if there is any additional help or guidance that Bayou City Breastfeeding can provide. We are here for you!!! 😊 Thank you! Bayou City Breastfeeding
Erica at the Katy location was super helpful! I almost exclusively pump, so I wanted to make sure I was doing all I could to have a good supply. She...