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The Breastfeeding Effect: What Happens to Your Period?

September 6, 2024
Breastfeeding / Breastfeeding Hold

Is That a Football or a Baby? Common Breastfeeding Holds

Breastfeeding Tips / Weaning

How to Start the Weaning Process 

Breastfeeding Tips

Night-Weaning: Is Your Baby Ready?

Breast Milk Storage / Exclusive Pumping / Freezer Stash

I Have All This Milk Now, What Do I Do with It?

Bayou City Breastfeeding Milk Safety

Cow’s Milk Safety Update: What Families Need to Know

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Is My Newborn Baby Getting Enough Milk? 5 Signs to Watch For

As a Lactation Consultant, I know that one of the most common worries for new parents is: “Is my baby ...
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Mastitis

Stay Ahead of Mastitis: Proactive Tips for Breastfeeding Moms

Mastitis is an inflammatory condition of the breast that may involve an infection. The word mastitis itself means inflammation of ...
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breastfeeding and period

The Breastfeeding Effect: What Happens to Your Period?

  Your journey through motherhood is unique, and understanding how your body's natural processes can influence breastfeeding is crucial. Here's ...
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I’ve had 2 consults now with Tessa at the Jones Rd location, and baby has made so much progress with his latching. I’m not sure where our breastfeeding journey will end up, but I do know I wouldn’t have made it this far without Tessa. I’ve never felt more heard, understood, and supported. Thank you Tessa and Bayou City Breast Feeding for all that you do to help Mamas struggling to breastfeed.
Response from the owner:Thank you for the kind review! We are so pleased that we were a part of your support team!
Suzanne and team have been instrumental in our baby’s breastfeeding journey. Amazing support!
Response from the owner:Thank you for your glowing review! We are so happy that Suzanne was the perfect IBCLC for you and that she was able to provide you the encouragement and tools you needed to continue your breastfeeding journey. Please let us know if there is any additional help that Bayou City Breastfeeding can provide. We are still here for you!!! 😊 Thank you! Bayou City Breastfeeding
Our first consultation here was excellent! We had conflicting and confusing advice from the hospital LCs, so we set up with Bayou City Breastfeeding to try to sort out some of our issues. Katelyn was an excellent resource and so kind, friendly, and supportive. We will be returning and recommend anyone looking for support reach out and schedule with them!

Edit to add - I am a first time mom, with ambitions of nursing my 3 week old for at least a year if possible!
Response from the owner:Hi Anya, We greatly appreciate your recommendation!!!! 😊 Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience and kind words with us. We are thrilled to hear how much Katelyn and Bayou City Breastfeeding were able to help you start your breastfeeding journey. 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 let us know if there is any additional help or guidance that Bayou City Breastfeeding can provide. We are still here for you!!! 😊 Thank you! Bayou City Breastfeeding
Claire is amazing and has really helped me and my baby come along way with under supply and lip/tongue tie.
Response from the owner:Hi Desiree! 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. 😊 There are certainly others who are facing the similar issues with lip/tongue tie and undersupply. We are so happy that Claire was the perfect IBCLC for you and that she was able to provide you the encouragement, support and help needed to continue your breastfeeding journey. Just remember you did ALL the hard work to ensure that your baby thrived!!! You are the superhero and should be proud of yourself!!!! 😊 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 was fortunate enough to be able to breastfeed my last baby. With that came struggles and a search for guidance. And I found that at Bayou City Breastfeeding. My very first appointment was very personal and comforting. Some may think that being there for an hour is too much but when the appointment is just about you and your baby and how to streamline your breastfeeding journey, that hour has come and gone. I am very glad my doctor recommended them.
Response from the owner:Hi Monica, 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 that you found the encouragement and tools necessary to continue your 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
Words can not describe the love we felt from the staff at the kingwood location! Dr Chelsea , Ali, and susane made us feel like family and always advocated for our little Kaleb without question. We highly recommend this team ♥️
Response from the owner:Thank you for the kind review! We are so honored that you chose to have Bayou City Breastfeeding as part of your support team!
Mandy is amazing and so incredibly helpful! Highest recommendation for anyone needing help
Response from the owner:Thank you for the kind review!
Great class! Jen provides you with answers that you didn't even know you had questions to. Very informative. Also, real-life examples and simulation practice. We definitely felt more than prepared after taking this class.
Response from the owner:Thank you so much, Dee! We're thrilled to hear that Jen's class provided you with the answers you didn't even realize you needed. Preparing for childbirth can be overwhelming, but it's wonderful to know that the real-life examples and hands-on practice helped you feel confident and ready. Your feedback means the world to us, and we're so glad you had a great experience. Wishing you all the best on your journey ahead! Please reach out if you need any additional assistance. :) All the best, The Bayou City Breastfeeding 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 💜
I cannot recommend Suzanne enough for her exceptional expertise and compassionate care. Suzanne has been instrumental in the care of my son who has oral ties and struggling to feed and gain weight. Her dedication to her profession and genuine concern for her patients is seen and felt during sessions. Suzanne impressed me with her comprehensive understanding of breastfeeding challenges related to oral ties. What I appreciate most about Suzanne and her team is their personalized care. They didn't just address the immediate issue; they took the time to understand our unique goals, concerns, and mental health through this journey. Their supportive attitude created a warm and welcoming environment, making me feel genuinely cared for during a challenging time.
Response from the owner:Hi Sarah! Thank you so much for our kind words!!! Bayou City Breastfeeding’s core mission is to care for the entire health of our clients: physical, emotional and mental. We are so glad that Suzanne was the perfect IBCLC for you and that she was able to guide you through the challenges of breastfeeding a baby with oral ties, who struggled to feed and gain weight. It was truly an honor and a privilege to be able to assist you in this journey. Being a new parent is scary on a good day, so ensuring our families are in a safe and supportive environment is critical to us, and we are 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 so happy to have you in the Bayou City Breastfeeding family!!! 😊 Thank you! The Bayou City Breastfeeding Team
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