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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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Suzanne’s Breastfeeding Story

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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
As first time parents my fiance and I met with specialist Kaitlyn and the experience was more than worth it. She really helped us with our questions and anxietys when it comes to breast feeding. We had been feeling really discouraged with the pressures of breastfeeding our son but during our session Kaitlyn really gave us alot of affirmation in what we were doing right, and assistance in what we could improve on. even giving us exercises that I as dad can help with to make feedings better for both my fiance and my son. Great value here especially for new parents!
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for the kind review! We are so happy to be a part of your breastfeeding journey!
Working with Suzanne at Bayou City Breastfeeding saved our breastfeeding journey. Suzanne helped to diagnose a tongue and lip tie in our infant daughter and outlined each of the steps needed to correct the ties. We have seen an improvement in latch, transfer of milk, time spent feeding and so much more.
In addition to the ties, Suzanne helped me as mom to get my milk supply back after it dropped drastically due to a poor latch. Suzanne outlined the steps needed for feedings and pumping, suggested supplements and vitamins to ensure I was giving my body the best chance to produce milk and most importantly was a huge emotional support throughout the process.
I cannot say enough positive things about my experience and would recommend Bayou City Breastfeeding to any mom who is passionate about their breastfeeding journey.
Bayou city (Mary and Amy) have been such a blessing to me while breastfeeding my third. This time around I was met with clogs and mastitis multiple times. Be able to meet with Mary and have her help and support was a huge help to my mental well being. Being able to send a message when I had a concern and knowing a response would be received in a timely manner helped ease my mind. From checking my pump settings, helping me reduce clogs and ultimately supporting me in making my plan to wean, they have provided me with the support I’ve needed every step of the way! Thank you Bayou City Breastfeeding Lactation Consultants!
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
Going to this appointment was very eye-opening! It is my first baby and she is eating and gaining weight fine, but I had noticed some signs over the past two weeks that were a little concerning to me and I wanted to learn more. The nurse was super informative, educated me on a ton of things I had never thought about in relation to breastfeeding position, latch, oral exercises, etc. I am definitely glad I went and will be following up soon. These appointments are for anyone and you can learn so much even if you think everything is going well so far!
Response from the owner:Hi Julianne! 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 to hear that your IBCLC at Bayou City Breastfeeding was able to provide you with the encouragement and tools necessary to continue on your breastfeeding journey. Just know that you are doing the hard part: ensuring the continued health of your baby. 😊 Please let us know if there is any additional help that Bayou City Breastfeeding can provide. See you soon!!! 😊 Thank you! Bayou City Breastfeeding
Came in prenatal - I feel so much more confident! Thanks to Ariel! I am so thankful for BCBLC. I already scheduled a 1 week postpartum follow up at the house. Thanks for everything
Response from the owner:Hello Kat! Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are thrilled to hear that our prenatal services and Ariel’s expertise have given you the confidence to start one of the most amazing journeys of your life. 🌟 We can’t wait to see you and your little one for your postpartum appointment. If there’s anything you need before you deliver, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re here for you every step of the way! Welcome to the Bayou City Breastfeeding family! 😊
We had such amazing support with the team at Bayou! They helped us with our two babies who had tongue ties and I learned how to do the stretches and nurse them effectively. My babies are healthy and growing so well because of their experience and expertise! Even when we moved to a different state, we still reached out to them and they gave such valuable virtual help! You guys are amazing!
Response from the owner:Elitia, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review! We are thrilled to hear that our services were able to help you with the issues you encountered while breastfeeding your babies with tongue tie. It was truly an honor and a privilege to be able to assist you in this journey. We are so glad that the virtual visits were beneficial and that your babies are now thriving! If there is anything else we can do to help you, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We are always here for you! Warmly, Bayou City Breastfeeding
Tiphany was incredible and informative 👏🏾
Response from the owner:Thank you for the kind review!
Jennifer Robert at Bayou City Breastfeeding has been amazing! I truly do not believe I would have had such a successful/enjoyable breastfeeding experience without her. I’ve seen her since week 1 of my son being born and now I’m 3 months in and doing great/ loving exclusively breastfeeding. Highly recommend!
Response from the owner:Hi Lauren, Thank you for your review!!!! 😊 We are so happy that Jennifer 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. 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