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Jennifer Jagneaux
Erica was FANTASTIC. Like, 5 star service for sure. She was personable, knowledgeable, and just all around wonderful. Will definitely call her again when/if I need help.

The office .... well ... they’re a hot mess. Booked my appointment, removed it from the calendars, booked it again, lost it again, booked it a 3rd time and that finally stuck. Then they asked me to fill out intake paperwork twice. I paid for the home visit, and they tried to run my card a second time because they somehow couldn’t see that the charge had been processed, applied to my account, and a receipt had been auto-emailed to me? Thankfully my bank caught it as a suspicious charge and wouldn’t let them run it a second time more than a week after the first charge was applied and cleared.

Don’t let the train wreck admin situation deter you - again - the visit with Erica was amazing and so very helpful. Just watch the office carefully and make sure you communicate well.
Response from the owner:Jennifer, I am so sorry for all the confusion and difficulty with the scheduling and billing portion, and am glad that you found the visit with Erica to be helpful. I think that the admin problems occurred for a couple of reasons, and I want to explain -- but understand this is not intended to be an excuse.

We have recently brought on two new admins, and they are still learning the systems. The original appointment was created on the wrong day, and once the admin realized that error, instead of moving the appointment, she created a new appointment for you on the correct date. This is why you got two sets of forms, and also why we tried to bill you twice. I have discussed this with the Admin team to try to prevent it from happening in the future.

One of the things we try to do is to give opportunities to stay at home moms to work on our admin team. This is one of the core principles of our organization -- giving opportunties to moms who wouldn't otherwise be able to work. Every member of our admin team works from home and has very young children. This, unfortunately, does result sometimes in us making mistakes that probably wouldn't have happened if we outsourced our administration/billing/scheduling to a third-party company. But each member of our admin team is being given the opportunity to learn skills that they can then take into the workforce once their children are older. So sometimes, when you call us, you may hear a crying baby (or toddlers) in the background, and things are sometimes chaotic. But giving these women this opportunity that they would not otherwise have is too important to us to give up.

Again, we are sorry about the confusion and errors that were made with scheduling/billing your appointment, and please know that we appreciate your feedback and will try to do better in the future. Please reach out to me directly, if you have any other concerns or would like to discuss this in more detail.

Suzanne Juel, IBCLC RLC
Staccey Suarez
I've never been to a lactation consult before so I didn't know what to expect. I had a great experience with Melissa! She was really friendly and informative. Very easy to get along with. Breastfeeding and pumping when at work has been difficult but after meeting with Melissa, I feel better about my journey. Looking forward to our follow up appointment.
Response from the owner:Hi Staccey!
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 Melissa was the perfect IBCLC for you and that she was able to provide you the encouragement and tools necessary for 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
Jessica Rosales
LOVED my experience with Suzanne
Response from the owner:Thank you for the kind review!
Kerstie Clark
Britni was AMAZING! My breasts were so swollen, engorged and tender at our first appointment but less than a week later I felt great! She helped me bring down my oversupply and engorgement and now I feel great! Can’t recommend her enough!
Response from the owner:Thank you for the kind review! We are so happy to be a part of your breastfeeding journey!
Emily Hahn
Melissa is a godsend!! 💗 She is so knowledgeable, encouraging, and helpful. I felt so much more confident with our newborn after meeting with her. Can’t wait for our next follow up.
Response from the owner:Hi Emily!
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 Melissa was the perfect IBCLC for you and that she was able to provide you with the encouragement and confidence necessary 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
Sarah Hermann
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
Nicola Ferla
Katelyn has been working with me and my daughter for the last several months as we navigate newborn / infant feeding related issues. She made me feel completely comfortable in the sessions, putting me at ease. She is easy to talk with, and I have always felt like I could openly express my concerns and worries without judgement.  She has a great depth of knowledge and wisdom, which she shares in practical ways. She is also kind, caring, compassionate, encouraging, and personable.  She has been such a blessing for us through this time in our lives. I highly recommend Katelyn at Bayou City Breastfeeding.
Response from the owner:Hi Nicola,
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 and your family.

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 here for you!!! 😊
Emily Bitterly
Tiphany is my favorite person on this earth right now. She is so knowledgeable and helpful. 1,000% recommend meeting with her if you are breastfeeding.
Response from the owner:Hi Emily!
Thank you so much for sharing your heartfelt recommendation!

Tiphany is truly exceptional, and we're overjoyed to hear that she has made such a positive impact on your breastfeeding journey. Her knowledge and helpfulness are invaluable, and we're thrilled to have her as part of our team. Your kind words and enthusiastic endorsement mean the world to us. Thank you for trusting us with this special experience!

Please let us know if there is any additional help that Bayou City Breastfeeding can provide. We are here for you!!! 😊

The Bayou City Breastfeeding Team
Victoria Graves
Kathy exceeded my expectations as a first time mom visiting a lactation consultant. I felt comfortable, supported, and not rushed at all. She was extremely thorough and thoughtful in her evaluations and observations of me and my baby. I left my appointment feeling confident and well informed.
Response from the owner:Hello Victoria,
Thank you for your review!!!! 😊
We are so happy that Kathy was the perfect IBCLC for you and gave you confidence 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
Diana Lara
Brittaney’s service was amazing. She helped with all questions I had and solved the new ones during the appointment.
Response from the owner:Hi Diana,
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear that Brittaney was able to support you so well—answering your questions and addressing new concerns with care and expertise.
She’s a cherished part of our Bayou City Breastfeeding team, and we’re so glad she could be there for you on your breastfeeding journey.
We’re also grateful to have you as part of our Bayou City Breastfeeding family. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you ever need additional support—we’re always here for you!
In latches and love,
The Bayou City Breastfeeding Team