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I cannot say enough great things about Bayou City Breastfeeding Lactation!!
If you’re on the fence if you can breastfeed, I would absolutely make an appointment here first. It may seem overwhelming but having someone guide you and give you advice along the way will be so helpful.

Katelyn helped me through SO much! I learned how to nurse my baby and pump better and more efficiently. I gained so much confidence in my abilities to feed by baby thanks to her guidance. Especially during the early postpartum days.

My daughter also has reflux and Katelyn helped me work on things to improve this and help keep my baby comfortable as well.

I’m now off of maternity leave and had to begin traveling for work..Katelyn helped me with so many things to prepare for being away from my baby so I could have a supply at home. She also helped me work out options to pump on the go conveniently and with ease. It was a breeze when I traveled for work thanks to her help!

I owe so much of my successful breastfeeding journey to Katelyn. I am so grateful that my baby is 6mths old and we are still breastfeeding, even as a working mom!

THANK YOU KATELYN!! I couldn’t have gotten through this without you.
Response from the owner:
Hi Kimberly,

Your words are too kind!

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with us and for your encouragement to other working mothers. We are thrilled to hear how much Katelyn and Bayou City Breastfeeding were able to help you and your family.

Being a working mom with a baby that is still breastfeeding can be challenging. Adding travel to your return-to-work routine while also breastfeeding, just proves your commitment to your baby’s health. We are so happy that Katelyn was the perfect IBCLC for you and that she was able to provide you the tools and guidance necessary to stay on your breastfeeding journey.

You should be very proud of breastfeeding past the 6-month point!!! That’s quite a feat for a working mom!!! 😊

Please let us know if there is any additional help that we can provide.
It’s always worth it. Ariel was very kind to me early on in the online triage. Kathy has come in person twice and she is amazing. She is always extra helpful sharing her vast experience. They’re very professional.
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for the kind review! We are so happy to be a part of your journey!
Kristin has been all the things to help me navigate the breast-feeding journey. Empathetic, patient, encouraging, helping me lay out a plan, helping navigate other providers and asking good questions. Highly recommend.
Response from the owner:Hi Mallory,
Thank you for your review!!! We are so happy that Kristin and Bayou City Breastfeeding were able to provide you the encouragament and resources you needed to navigate 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
I have had a great experience with Bayou City Breastfeeding. They really made scheduling the appointment convenient and offered me a triage visit to provide guidance as I wanted for the appointment. When I met with my consultant Katelyn she was very supportive and understanding. I appreciated that she focused on my mental health just as much as my baby’s welllbeing. I now feel more confident breastfeeding my baby when previously I was almost ready to quit.
Response from the owner:Hi Yiressy,
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, Katelyn at Bayou City Breastfeeding was able to provide you with the encouragement and tools necessary to start you on your breastfeeding journey.
Our mission is to reduce the stress of the postpartum period as much as possible. That means making appointment scheduling as easy as possible. Your wellbeing and less stress is crucial to a successful 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
Suzanne is the best! The first thing she checked was to see if my son had any restrictions in his mouth that the hospital missed. She found a tongue and lip tie! She showed me how to appropriately position to breast feed and helped gather resources for my son and I. I will be recommending them to everyone!
Response from the owner:Hi Laiya!

Thank you so much for your kind words and recommendation!!!

We are so glad that Suzanne was able to guide you through the challenges of breastfeeding a baby with oral ties. It is truly an honor and a privilege to be able to assist you in this journey.

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
My son and I were having latch issues as well as needing overall check ins with his weight. I was referred to Dana Gillman and my goodness I couldn’t recommend her enough! She is absolutely amazing and makes you feel 100% comfortable. She has a wide range of knowledge and you can tell she really cares about her patients, she is super responsive when I have any questions and believe me I have a ton! Extremely happy with my care by Dana, BOOK WITH HER!
Response from the owner:Hi Bailey,

Thank you so much for your kind words and glowing review! We're thrilled to hear that Dana was able to support you and your son through your breastfeeding journey. It means the world to us that you felt comfortable, cared for, and truly heard. Dana is incredibly passionate about what she does, and your feedback is a beautiful reflection of her dedication. We're so glad you’re happy with your care — and we’re always here for you whenever you need us!

Warmly,
The Bayou City Breastfeeding Team 💙
Kristin is awesome. She helped my wife a lot even in just one visit with the many breastfeeding concerns we have had with our newborn. We highly recommend her and Bayou City Breastfeeding in general. Can't wait for our next visit and for our kiddo to improve in his breastfeeding. God bless y'all.
Response from the owner:Thank you for the kind review! We are so pleased that we were a part of your support team!
Wow, I can’t thank Bayou city enough for everything they have done for us. it was an amazing feeling finally being able to breast feed my baby during the first visit and learning tips to help me breast feed her at home, not only that but I have learned so much about caring for our baby and helping her after a difficult labor. They gave us exercises to help with releasing tension and improving coordination. Idk where else they would do all this for us! I will definitely keep coming back! I worked with Brandy and Claire they were amazing!!
Response from the owner:Hi Jessica,
We greatly appreciate your recommendation!!!! 😊

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience and kind words with us. Your words will surely help others experiencing a similar situation.

We are so happy that Brandy and Claire were able to provide you the encouragement and help necessary to start you on your breastfeeding journey.

Please reach out if you need anything else. We are here for you!!! 😊

Thank you!
Bayou City Breastfeeding
Great service all around.
The only provider (in my experience) that you can actually contact from your home at almost anytime .
Response from the owner:Thank you for the kind review! We are so pleased that we were a part of your support team!
i had such a wonderful experience with bayou city. as a third time mama, i was still in need of breastfeeding advice. after working through my baby’s oral ties, and food sensitivities, we were still having issues with breastfeeding. i received some great tips and advice, that i hadn’t tried prior. anyone could benefit from seeing their Lcs.
Response from the owner:Hi Bobbie!
We appreciate your kind words and recommendation!!!

Thank you for pointing out that whether it is your first baby or third, every breastfeeding journey is different.

We are so glad that our amazing team in San Antonio was able to guide you through the challenges of breastfeeding a baby with oral ties and food sensitivities. It is truly an honor and a privilege to be able to assist you in this journey.

Please let us know if there is any additional help that Alamo City Breastfeeding can provide. We are so happy to have you in the Alamo City Breastfeeding family!!! 😊

Thank you!
The Alamo City Breastfeeding Team