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Jen is amazing! She is so helpful and thorough. She has taught me so much about nursing and increased my confidence each time I see her. I don’t know how I fed 2 babies before without her!!!
Response from the owner:Thank you for the kind review!
Kyna gave us a visit on the 4th of July! I’m having so many challenges with breast feeding, but she and her team encouraged me with their rich knowledge and experience on top of warm caring touch. Highly recommend!
Melissa was a godsend. My baby was born a full month early last September. I started seeing Melissa at the end of October after not having any success getting my baby to latch. She worked with not only helping my baby with latching but also with effectively pumping. When I was thinking about giving up on nursing, she let me know she supported me either way. I ultimately kept trying and with her help, I have been successfully nursing since the end of January. I will definitely be going back when I have my next baby.
Response from the owner:Hi Samantha,

Thank you so much for your heartfelt review! We're thrilled to hear that Melissa was able to provide the support and guidance you needed during such a crucial time. Your journey, from the challenges of a premature birth to successfully nursing by the end of January, is truly inspiring. Melissa's dedication to helping you with both latching and pumping, and her unwavering support, clearly made a significant difference.

We're so glad to know that you felt supported in your decision-making process and that Melissa's expertise helped you continue nursing. Your kind words will surely encourage other new mothers who might be facing similar challenges.

We look forward to welcoming you back when you have your next baby. Thank you for choosing Alamo City Breastfeeding!
We love Suzanne..we have been thru 2 kids, 2 revision procedures and 2 totally different breastfeeding experiences.. one with just enough (sometimes not enough) and with an oversupply.. if i had to do it again i would choose her again and again to help with my breastfeeding journeys!!!
Response from the owner:Ashley,

Thank you so much for sharing your personal experience with us and for choosing Bayou City Breastfeeding to see you through multiple breastfeeding journeys. As you said, each journey is different and comes with its own set of obstacles (and breakthoughs!) :-).

We truly appreciate your kind words. But remember, you did all the hard work. We are so pleased that BCB was able to help.
Don't hesitate to reach out it you need anything else!

- Team BCB :-)
I’m so grateful for this team! As a new mama struggling to figure out not only breastfeeding but also how to take care of a baby, they were patient, helpful and knowledgeable. They gave me the confidence I needed. I recommend that all of my new mama friends make an appointment with them!
Response from the owner:Hi Jane,
Thank you so much for your kind words!!! We are sure that it will help other new moms who are on the fence about contacting a lactation consultant. 😊

It’s wonderful to hear how much Bayou City Breastfeeding was able to help you. Being a new mom and starting the process of breastfeeding can be overwhelming. We are so pleased that we were a part of your support team!
Good luck with the rest of your breastfeeding journey!!!! You can do it!!!! 😊

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

Warmly,
Bayou City Breastfeeding
I am so thankful that we were referred here and that we could get the help we needed with breastfeeding! I came at 1 week postpartum and my baby had lost a little too much weight for our pediatrician’s liking so we had to supplement with formula. Upon going to the consultation Amy was able to tell that he has a lip tie and a lot of tension in his body that made nursing more difficult for him and me. She guided us through a nursing session and helped to get a good latch along with a comfortable position for us and then assessed his weight gain. She showed us a better way to bottle feed a breastfed baby and also taught me how to use my pump correctly to increase my supply. I also really loved that she gave us exercises to help relax his mouth and face as well as suggested bodywork to see if his lip tie will correct itself! I would highly recommend any breastfeeding mom to go as soon as you can after birth, and while breastfeeding is hard work it can be made so much easier when you get quality help from an LC! We can’t wait for our follow up visit to see how it is improving!
Response from the owner:Thank you for the kind review! We are so pleased that we were a part of your support team!
Kathy was great from my prenatal lactation visit through the first couple months of birth with my baby. She was so informative and helped navigate through some breastfeeding issues I was having. I highly recommend BCBLC.
Response from the owner:Hi Ariana!
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 BEFORE the baby arrives. 😊

We are so happy that Kathy was the perfect IBCLC for you and that she was able to provide you the encouragement and help on your both your pre-natal and breastfeeding journeys.

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
The ladies (Karen & Suzanne) at Bayou City Breastfeeding have been a godsend. They immediately made me feel welcomed and comfortable. They’ve taught me SO much about breastfeeding that I had no idea about, despite all of my “internet research”. My son had a tongue/lip tie revision that reattached. I’m amazed by the work they put in to work with the pediatric dentist and the family to provide the best care for the best outcome.. without them my sons tie would still be reattached & we’d be right back at square one. I also have to say, Suzanne works so hard with making sure families can afford lactation services from providing the grant program to working with insurance companies. My family cannot say thank you enough to these ladies for helping with our breastfeeding journey.
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
After a stressful prior lactation meeting with another practice, Katelyn was the breath of fresh air my child & I needed. I came away from that visit with so much information & felt so confident in our breastfeeding & recovery journey. So so thankful for Katelyn & Bayou City Breastfeeding!
Response from the owner:Thank you for the kind review! We are so pleased that we were a part of your support team!