The Most Trusted Breastfeeding Consultants in Pearland, TX
Phone or video consultation on prenatal lactation,
postpartum, & more

Lactation Consultants and Infant Feeding Specialists

Being a mother is never easy. From pregnancy, delivery, and taking good care of her infant, it will require restless nights and long days to provide the necessary supervision that a child needs. One of the most significant actions that a mother should perform during the early days after labor or delivery is breastfeeding. Aside from being the best source of nutrition for infants, breastfeeding reduces their risks of acquiring certain health conditions. This form of child care plays a vital role in the growth and development of a child.
Are you a mother who requires adequate support in breastfeeding?
If you are in need of assistance for this part of child care, consider yourself lucky today! Bayou City Breastfeeding houses the most trusted breastfeeding consultants in Pearland, TX. Our association takes pride in its wide range of services, which includes breastfeeding support and education to lactating mothers. Equipped with compassion and commitment in this field, you can guarantee that your infant will receive the right care he/she deserves.
Work with Our Professional Team of IBCLC® Lactation Consultants
Apart from providing parenting assistance, we are also blessed with having a reliable team of IBCLC Lactation Consultants. These are professional healthcare workers who have a wide experience in administering broad education and support to breastfeeding and other forms of infant care. Our team of breastfeeding consultants in Pearland, TX is groomed with expertise that every breastfeeding mother can rely on.
Get the best breastfeeding service that you and your child deserve. We are more than ready to help you in any way possible. Contact us today and request an appointment that fits your schedule.
Our Services

Phone or video conferencing consultations

Prenatal lactation consultation

Postpartum consultations

Classes/support groups
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an IBCLC?
IBCLC stands for the International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. An IBCLC provides skilled lactation management for everything from general lactation education and basic latch issues to more complicated lactation problems, such as tongue-tie or weight gain problems.
How are IBCLCs different from other lactation support providers?
There are many different lactation helpers available to new parents — Breastfeeding Educators, Certified Lactation Counselors (CLC), WIC Peer Counselors, La Leche League Leaders, Breastfeeding USA Counselors, and more. Many of these helpers have some lactation training, and some are required to take an exam showing basic knowledge.
However, none of these designations require the training, experience, and skills required to achieve the IBCLC certification. “The Second 9 Months” website has a great article explaining the different types of “Lactation Consultants.”
IBCLC’s are healthcare workers who have extensive education and clinical hour requirements. Additionally, IBCLC’s are required to pass a comprehensive exam to gain certification.
IBCLC’s are required to recertify with continuing education every five years and retake their exam every ten years to demonstrate current knowledge. The IBCLC is considered to be the Gold Standard of lactation knowledge.
What problems and concerns can we help with?
1. Understanding the benefits of breastfeeding.
2. How to prepare for breastfeeding (prenatal classes and consultations)?
3. How to choose a breast pump?
4. How to know if breastfeeding is going well?
5. What to do when your baby is cluster feeding?
6. How to make latching or positioning the baby more comfortable?
7. Making sure your baby is getting enough breast milk.
8. Establishing and increasing your milk supply (do herbs and lactation cookies and teas help?)
9. What to do if you make too much breastmilk for your baby?
10. Correcting a painful breastfeeding latch.
11. Preventing and treating breast pain and sore nipples.
12. Preventing and treating mastitis and plugged ducts.
13. How to stop using a nipple shield?
14. Breastfeeding a premature baby (preemie) or a baby in NICU.
15. Assessing and managing tongue ties (ankyloglossia) and lip ties.
16. Recovering from infant frenectomy, frenotomy, and Frenulectomy procedures.
17. Planning for returning to work and using your breast pump.
18. Knowing how medications interact with breastfeeding.
19. How can bottle feed or help a baby struggling with bottle feeding using your breast pump
and exclusively pumping?
20. How to store breastmilk safely?
21. How to properly prepare baby formula?
22. How to nurse twins or other multiples?
23. How to help a baby with a milk allergy or other allergies and sensitivities?
24. What to do if your baby has acid reflux or colic symptoms?
25. What to do when your baby refuses to breastfeed (nursing strikes)?
26. How and when to introduce solids (baby-led weaning)?
27. How to stop breastfeeding and wean?
28. What to do if you become pregnant while breastfeeding?
29. How to tandem nurse?
30. How to induce lactation for an adopted baby or a non-birth parent (including co-nursing and chest-feeding)
31. How and when to do tummy time?
32. How to treat and prevent a flat head (Plagiocephaly)?
33. What to eat when breastfeeding (breastfeeding diet)?
34. Questions about drinking alcohol and breastfeeding.
35. Concerns about thrush and nipple infection.
What insurances do you accept?
• United Health Care
• Cigna
• Aetna
• BlueCross
• BlueShield
Why is seeing a private practice LBCLC different than seeing the lactation specialist, nurse, or lactation consultant in the hospital?
In the hospital environment, the lactation specialist, nurse, or IBCLC has a set amount of patients to see during each shift and can’t spend a lot of time with anyone. They usually are expected to see at least 12-15 or more new mothers each shift, and patients will often see a different person for lactation support each day!
While the IBCLCs in the hospital is lovely, being a hospital-based IBCLC is very difficult – we know, because we’ve been there. They have a lot of information to teach in a short amount of time, and parents often get different and sometimes conflicting information from every IBCLC, nurse, or doctor they see.
Also, most patients are exhausted from their birth and often on medications that make it even more difficult to absorb what everyone is telling them.In our private practice, we spend time with you and your family to develop a relationship that spans your breastfeeding journey.
Our initial visit lasts 2-3 hours, and follow up appointments are generally 1-2 hours long. We know that this is a long time out of a new parent’s day, but it is vital to do a full assessment of both the parent and baby and understand each unique situation to create a care plan specific to that parent and their baby.
Another problem is that many hospitals do not allow their IBCLCs to do a full assessment of the baby, so often, issues like lip and tongue ties are missed. Most patients are in the hospital for only one or two nights, well before their milk is in, and milk supply can be adequately assessed.
Many breastfeeding problems don’t show up until the mother’s milk comes in, usually on day 3-5 postpartum. Since most hospitals do not offer to follow up appointments with their IBCLCs for patients after the patient is discharged, parents are left with limited resources to help with these breastfeeding problems.
How is our private practice different than other practices?
We are an extensive practice with multiple IBCLCs in our group, and many of our lactation consultants have taken advanced training in many complex issues. This allows us to not only cover a large geographical area but also to help match patients with the best IBCLC for their specific situation. In complex cases, we refer and cross-consult within our practice, so you always get the best information and guidance possible.
Our practice provides support for new parents throughout their breastfeeding journey, beginning in the prenatal period, in the hospital, continuing after returning home, and through weaning. Our practice believes in walking beside you to support the full lifespan of your breastfeeding relationship.
Testimonials

In general, her knowledge is unmatched. The way she cares for moms is unbelievable. I only wish I would have known her for all of our kids.
I’m a first time mom and my baby had to have a mouth procedure. These ladies. Helped me navigate how to best help her and heal her mouth!
Additionally, I am an over supplier and get frequent clogged milk ducts, they were able to teach me how to work through this!
I seen Brittani, she is very sweet and knowledgeable. I felt as I was talking to a...
My journey was a bumpy one because I didn’t have the birth plan I wanted and struggled with supply.
Mary tried every path in a methodical way so we knew what worked.
Although we did not get to the point of exclusive breastfeeding I definitely learned a lot and able to give my child as much as I can provide while supplementing with formula.
As a first time mom, we realize quickly that breastfeeding is not that easy for you or baby and learning tips and tricks on positioning and how to get baby nutrition is a learning process.
I am thankful for Bayou for helping me though the process.
I was also able to share what I learned with other moms and will be able to help my daughter one day.
My journey was a bumpy one because I didn't have...
In addition to care that goes beyond anything I have seen in a medical/appointment type setting, these women have ensured that most insurance coverages will be accepted by their practice. It was so nice to not have to think about filing claims or super bills in the midst of postpartum. Thank you, BCB!
The office .... well ... they’re a hot mess. Booked my appointment, removed it from the calendars, booked it again, lost it again, booked it a 3rd time and that finally stuck. Then they asked me to fill out intake paperwork twice. I paid for the home visit, and they tried to run my card a second time because they somehow couldn’t see that the charge had been processed, applied to my account, and a receipt had been auto-emailed to me? Thankfully my bank caught it as a suspicious charge and wouldn’t let them run it a second time more than a week after the first charge was applied and cleared.
Don’t let the train wreck admin situation deter you - again - the visit with Erica was amazing and so very helpful. Just watch the office carefully and make sure you communicate well.
So greatful for Ms. Nicole, without her I wouldn’t have kept breastfeeding. She’s very knowledgeable, and listens to my concerns to try to get to the root of the problem. I’m thankful I have someone to guide me in this vulnerable stage of life. I also recommend Dr. Emily and the bodywork that’s been so helpful aswell!
I would recommend her to any mom who is considering breastfeeding and needing someone who is like your best friend to walk you through.
Thank you Ali and BCB!
She helped me on my first week with my newborn, and then had a follow up visit. The communication through the app and all the information gathered in the visit are shared with you with lots of detail.
Totally recommend this place for anyone needing some help with breastfeeding.
She was so helpful, understanding and resourceful. Understanding how to latch the baby properly took time, but that alone helped my pain SO MUCH. Once we were able to see a pediatric dentist to address the ties, everything got so much better and my baby started eating and gaining weight like a champ. I’m 6+ months into breastfeeding and don’t think I would have made it this far if I hadn’t scheduled that first appointment.
I highly recommend Ariel and BCB for addressing any concerns you may have around breastfeeding. It feels so good to have knowledgeable people in your corner supporting you and your baby though this BF journey.
Dr. Chelsea (bodywork) is absolutely incredible and so gentle with the babies! My daughter LOVES getting adjusted by her and seems very relaxed after each adjustment (even if she came in with a fussy mood). Dr. Chelsea has been able to provide several helpful exercises to do throughout the week as well as suggestions for how to make tummy time more engaging. We are extremely grateful for Dr. Chelsea and the support she has given us! We could not recommend her bodywork services enough!
Kathy (lactation) has been an enormous blessing to us and our breastfeeding journey. She has a wealth of knowledge from her many years of experience in various capacities. She provides so many new ideas and resources to support our breastfeeding goals. It is obvious Kathy loves what she does and loves helping families thrive!
And you can text them to communicate! Hello, this is so helpful for parents, instead of waiting on hold for 20 min to make an appointment.
I first saw Nicole on 1/1 of this year and due to previous experiences at a different business, I was skeptical but wanted to try for my newborn since I was only producing an ounce or two a day. Nicole was absolutely AMAZING! She listened to my rambling and understood my concerns. Unlike the previous consultant, Nicole actually examined me and explained that it wasn't my fault I wasn't producing as much as I wanted. She gave me options to try to increase my supply but also set expectations that I would have to still supplement due to my condition. She helped me rid of the guilt I felt because I thought I wasn't doing enough.
After a few more visits, a massive drop in supply (thanks to my body), and a good cry in Nicole's office, I decided my breastfeeding journey was over. She was completely supportive and advocated for myself and my baby. She also explained to me the benefits of still latching even though I didn't really have supply.
I highly recommend Nicole and this entire company!! They will go above and beyond to make sure you are taken care of, that you understand everything, and they aren't going to overwhelm you.