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How Will Bodywork Help My Baby?

Breastfeeding Tips / Preparing for Breastfeeding

How to Prepare for Breastfeeding 

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Decoding Newborn Feeding: Navigating the First 48 Hours with Confidence 

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The Advice I Wish I Had Been Given About Breastfeeding

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

My career has been shaped by my own personal experience with breastfeeding.My first born had plenty of difficulty with breastfeeding. ...
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Suzanne’s Breastfeeding Story

In 2001, I was a first-time parent finding out just how difficult and stressful it can be to do something ...
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I am so grateful for Nicole and all of her guidance, validation and direction! She is such an asset to the LC community with her knowledge & expertise! Breastfeeding is such an emotional journey and I’m glad to have found Bayou City Breastfeeding to have put me on the right track! Having 1-on-1 guidance outside of the hospital was extremely important to me for numerous reasons. The appointments are 100% worth the time, energy, and effort to get any momma dedicated to her feeding journey!
Kristin was fantastic. She came out to my home, she was totally a calm presence and provided an excellent assessment of my son’s latch, oral anatomy and neck muscles. She gave me exercises to do with Max to work on relaxing his mouth/lips for a more open gape to improve his latch. She gave me new positions to try for a deeper latch and more comfort which drastically reduced if not eliminated my nipple pain. She did weighted feeds so we knew how much Max consumed at each breast. This gave me a lot of confidence. We even talked about pumping and flange sizing and bottle feeding when I return to work. I am looking forward to our follow up appointment in two weeks.
Response from the owner:Thank you for the kind review! We are so pleased that we were a part of your support team!
I recommend coming here. I saw Britni twice and she was super helpful! She was able to size me for my pump parts, and gave helpful tips on getting rid of...
I found Bayou City Breastfeeding about three years ago. Suzanne helped me with my daughter to ensure my desires of breastfeeding my baby were met. She not only showed me techniques to help with her latch, she also recommended certain things I had no idea about that would help my BF journey. I’m so thankful for her help I was able to BF my daughter for 15 months before she (daughter) decided she was ready to be done. I am now back at BCBF with my new baby who has had latching issues and again Suzanne is there to help me with all her knowledge and amazingness! I definitely recommend Bayou City BF!
Response from the owner:Thank you for the kind review! We are so happy to be a part of your breastfeeding journey!
Mandy has been so great with helping us in our breastfeeding journey. We are so appreciative and look forward to a long and healthy breastfeeding run!
Response from the owner:Hi Chelsea! Thank you so much for taking the time to share your positive experience and kind words with us. We are so happy that Mandy was the perfect IBCLC for you and that she was able to provide you the encouragement and tools necessary to help you with 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
Britni was AMAZING! My breasts were so swollen, engorged and tender at our first appointment but less than a week later I felt great! She helped me bring down my oversupply and engorgement and now I feel great! Can’t recommend her enough!
Response from the owner:Thank you for the kind review! We are so happy to be a part of your breastfeeding journey!
We referred to bayou city when my daughter was 2 weeks old with a tongue and lip tie which was causing some breastfeeding issues, and I’m so grateful we were led to this group. Suzanne is incredible! She is beyond knowledgeable in this field and it shows. She cares so much for her patients and has helped us with learning how to properly nurse with ease. We’ve also seen Tessa for bodywork and she has such a magic touch, I can literally watch the tension leave my daughter. She always leaves her appointments feeling so much more relaxed and content. I will absolutely recommend this lactation group to any mom seasoned or first time they are amazing!
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for the kind review! We are so glad we have been able to support you on this journey!
Megan was awesome!!!! She was super sweet and answered all the doubts I had at this time! I highly recommend her!!
Response from the owner:Thank you for the kind review! We are so pleased that we were a part of your support team!
So extremely happy with the care, bedside manners, and patience with Karen Swan! I was hesitant when I first went because breastfeeding is an entire journey on its own. But after my 1st visit, I was so extremely happy and relieved I had someone who listened and helped me with this journey! I went in feeling 100% defeated (and exhausted) and walked out feeling confident and empowered. Only thing I would have done differently was not waited so long to make and appointment! LOVE THIS PLACE!!! LOVE Karen!
The facility is clean and very comforting.
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 💙