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During my first pregnancy, my intent to breastfeed was a common conversation topic, and advice was readily offered. Stories depicted ...
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Karen’s Breastfeeding Story

Breastfeeding story – Karen Zacharias, RN IBCLC RLC In 2012, I gave birth to my first son, Hudson. That amazing ...
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Tessa Breastfeeding story

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Suzanne’s Breastfeeding Story

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Katelyn was amazing! She was so helpful and informative regarding all of my questions and concerns.
Response from the owner:Hi Yesenia, 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 let us know if there is any additional help or guidance 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.
Amanda at Bayou City Katy was extremely helpful and knowledgeable. She was able to answer all our questions and was able to guide us in the best directions to take with many different options for our personal situation. She was able to give us tips not only for what we should do with our infant but also gave us helpful advice on what I could do personally on my behalf to help in the process. She was patient, and we learned a lot, just from our initial visit.
Response from the owner:Hi Aika, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! 🌟 We're thrilled to hear that Amanda was able to provide you with the guidance and support you needed. It's great to know that her knowledge and patience made a positive impact on your experience. We're here to help you every step of the way, and we're glad you found the tips and advice useful for both you and your infant. If you have any more questions or need further assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out. All the best, The Bayou City Breastfeeding Team
Katelyn did our at home consultation and she was amazing. She reassured us on what we’re doing right and helped me relieve doubts I had with breastfeeding. She answered all our questions. She sends a care plan after the visit with everything we talked about with more resources. She’s very responsive through the app and text. If you’re wondering if you should book a consultation, you will not regret it. This is a great resource to have as a new mom.
Response from the owner:We are so glad you found your visit to be helpful and we look forward to supporting you on your feeding journey!
My 4 month old and I are extremely grateful for all the information and training we received from a home visit with Tiphany. Thanks to her, we are now on the right path to addressing some serious lip, tongue and buccal ties! In turn my babe will drastically reduce her risks of oral malformations as she develops during her childhood years. And of course improve her ability to take a bottle, which was the original reason for our visit! Thank you Tiphany!!
I am so thankful for Donique. When we came to her, we were diagnosed with failure to thrive and so frustrated. We almost gave up our breastfeeding journey. Donique helped us find and treat a tongue and lip tie and nurse through all the obstacles. She gave me so much hope and reassurance. I am incredibly happy we had her to help is.
Response from the owner:Hi Victoria, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with us. We are thrilled to hear that Donique and Bayou City Breastfeeding were able to help you and your family. We understand that having a baby that isn’t thriving can be scary, and we’re glad that Donique was the perfect IBCLC for you. Congratulations on sticking with breastfeeding! You did all the hard work to ensure the health of your baby. 😊 Please let us know if there is any additional help that we can provide.
Made my breastfeeding pleasant and not a struggle. Thankful for Ariel and Megan for their insight and kindness. They really gave me the tools and confidence for success!
Response from the owner:Hi Becca, Thank you for your review!!!! 😊 We are so happy that Ariel and Megan were the perfect IBCLCs 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
Dana is AMAZING! Super knowledgeable and helpful and personable. Eased my mind with breastfeeding and with my babies weight gain. Will recommend her to anyone that needs help. Thank you for making this Mommas heart feel better!
Response from the owner:Hi Morgan, Thank you for your heartfelt review and recommendation! It’s wonderful to hear about Dana’s impact on your breastfeeding journey. 🌟 We are thrilled that Dana was the perfect IBCLC for you and that she could ease your mind about your baby’s weight gain. Please let us know if there is any additional help that Bayou City Breastfeeding can provide. We are here for you! 😊 Thank you for being part of the BCB family! Team 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!
Suzanne is amazing! Very thankful for her and the Bayou City Breastfeeding team for all of their help. Can’t say thank you enough!
Response from the owner:Hi Molly, Thank you so much for sharing your positive experience and kind words with us!!! We feel honored that your family has placed its trust in Bayou City Breastfeeding. Thank you for allowing us to be part of your support team. 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