Breastfeeding Blog

This is our second time seeing Brandy Lightfoot at Bayou City Lactation Consulting. The booking and clerical side is very streamlined and user friendly. Their policies and pricing are very clear so you definitely know what to expect. Their office is very well kept and is a comfortable and private environment to bring your newborn to. The amount of education and help Brandy brings to the appointment is unmatched. We’ve had two different babies with two different types of feeding restrictions that she has brought new, useful and easy to understand direction in improving the feeding/ nursing sessions. She is straightforward with her recommendations and provides space for you to make the decision that best suited you, your baby and your preferences for care. I’ve never been more confident in a provider that is part of my care team for the newborn phase and beyond. Everyone should see Brandy! Her guidance provides confidence to your breastfeeding journey.

When I called Suzanne the day my daughter was born because I was concerned she might have a tongue tie, Suzanne was quick to find someone in my area who could make a home visit...and she was able to come over that evening! When Suzanne found out I didn’t have insurance she offered to let me apply for their grant which greatly reduced the financial burden and allowed me to get the immediate help I needed to get us on the right track for breastfeeding. Mary was our lactation consultant and she has been a God-send. She is so experienced and knowledgeable about breastfeeding, lip and tongue ties and she is always so encouraging! She took her time with each appointment we had with her. I wanted to avoid giving my babe the bottle and she helped us navigate our breastfeeding journey in a way that helped us stay on the right track...getting my babe the nourishment she needed while keeping her at the breast as much as possible...all without introducing the bottle. Mary was always checking in on us between appointments through text and phone calls. Because of Mary’s incredible support my babe is very close to being weaned off the supplementation and completely exclusively breastfeeding!

Melissa Carrera was a wonderful support system during my breastfeeding journey. My initial goal was 100% breastfeeding; however, my baby had lost over 10% of his weight by his first pediatrician appointment so we immediately started supplementing with formula and pumped milk. I was initially sad and felt guilty that breastfeeding was not working but Melissa reassured me that breastfeeding did not have to be an all or nothing process. I faced several setbacks such as thrush, mastitis, several clogged ducts and Melissa provided me with the tools and emotional support to get through all of those issues when I felt like wanting to quit several times. She answered my messages at odd hours in the night and on weekends. Her presence is extremely calming, nurturing, and supportive. My baby is now 4 months old and I am on a sustainable pumping schedule with the occasional formula supplementation and I could not have done it without Melissa’s support!

Jen really is amazing! My little buddy and I went from exclusively pumping to exclusively breast feeding after just one session. She’s so knowledgeable, helpful, and encouraging. Breastfeeding my baby has been the hardest but most rewarding thing I’ve ever done. If it wasn’t for Jen, I’m sure this journey would have been cut short. Can’t thank her enough. 🤍

Suzanne was extremely helpful and squeezed me on on Fathers day, Sunday, in the morning, to accommodate a prenatal visit I needed as I may go into labor any time soon. She gave me a lot of reassurance and I feel so much more prepared going into labor knowing they have a LC on the other side waiting for me to help me one on one! Thank you!