HALCEA Member IBCLCs
Serving Far Southwest Houston
(Outside Beltway 8, South of I-10, West of 288)
Founding member of HALCEA. Past Board of Director with HALCEA, ILCA, ICEA, and present Delegate to the United States Breastfeeding Committee. Serving Breastfeeding families since 1980. Retired Nurse, Doula, and Childbirth Educator. Living the dream of an IBCLC, grandmother of 7 breastfed grandchildren, and wife of retired banker.
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L-23919, 1994
Over 20 years experience working with new mothers and babies helping them reach their breastfeeding goals. See mothers for antepartum and post partum visits. Breastfeeding issues of all kinds addressed be it a mom or baby problem no matter how old “baby “ is! Must be UT Physicians patient.
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10117445
Other Locations:
UT Physicians Heights
925 N Shepherd Houston TX 77007
UT Physicians Women’s Center Sugar Land
UT Physicians Women’s Center Memorial City and Medical Center
I have been working with breastfeeding families for over 15 years. As a mother of four, I had my fair share of breastfeeding challenges which led me to the work I do now. My greatest desire is to help breastfeeding families feel heard and supported. We will work together to uncover and overcome the underlying causes of breastfeeding challenges. I will ensure you have an actionable plan to help you reach your breastfeeding goals and the support you need to see it through. I look forward to working with you.
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L-15977
Tiphany has been supporting breast-feeding moms since 2006. She started her lactation career as a breast-feeding educator teaching breast-feeding classes at The Women’s Hospital of Texas. In 2019 she joined the team at Bayou City Breastfeeding, providing in home and office-based outpatient lactation support to new breastfeeding families throughout the greater Houston area.
Having breast-fed her three children Tiphany knows the rewards and benefits of breast-feeding, but also the trials and tribulations. Having worked through her own ups and downs during her personal breast-feeding journey she is very empathetic to the struggles that new moms are working through. Tiphany Is committed to helping moms meet their personal breast-feeding goals and knows that success is different for each family. Tiphany brings a balanced and compassionate approach to helping mothers navigate through the challenges and joys of nourishing their babies.
Tiphany lives with her husband and three children in League City, Texas.
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L-21945, (2010)
Office Locations:
Bayou City Breastfeeding Webster and West Nasa Road Offices
I have been an OB nurse for over 40 years and began to specialize in lactation over 10 years ago. I became an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) in 2006. My background in nursing has given me a distinct advantage to problem solve breastfeeding difficulties and to be able to formulate plans of care to guide a family to successful breastfeeding. The last few years I have spent a lot of time and study on tongue restrictions (also known as tongue ties). Your baby’s ability to use his/her tongue will be evaluated during my in-home consultation, so you can be assured your family will get a thorough assessment and I will work with you on developing a plan to resolve your breastfeeding issues.
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00046486 (2006)
Ariel began her career as a neuroscientist studying the neural basis of learning, memory, and drug addiction but quickly found that her passion for scientific research was surpassed by caring for her first child in 2009. Living in Paris, France at the time, she left the research world to stay with her daughter full time. She was surprised at how breastfeeding became so much a part of caring for her daughter and helping others with breastfeeding became a passion when she moved back to the US in 2010 and started leading meetings at a local breastfeeding support group in Katy, TX. After a few years of volunteering, Ariel became certified as an IBCLC and began a private practice in Vermont where she was living at the time. Life brought her back to the Houston area in December of 2020 where she joined Bayou City Breastfeeding and is happy to be part of such an amazing group! Ariel successfully breastfed all three of her girls, though not without its challenges, and she therefore knows that support is critical! Although she doesn’t work in the scientific field any longer, the scientific method has helped guide her methodology as an IBCLC since she believes getting to the root cause of a breastfeeding issue is critical, and that temporary fixes often hide important underlying functional or structural issues which need to be addressed in order to have the best breastfeeding experience. Ariel is happy to be part of Bayou City Breastfeeding and looks forward to supporting families in any way they need.
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IBCLC: L-98391 (2026)
Ariel’s Website (Bayou City Breastfeeding)
Office Location:
Bayou City Breastfeeding Houston Office
Brandy joined the Bayou City Breastfeeding team in 2021 providing in home and in office lactation consultations.
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L-133138
Office Location: Bayou City Breastfeeding Katy Office, 26077 Nelson Way, Unit 601, Katy, TX 77494
Bayou City Breastfeeding Houston Office
My passions in life are teaching, encouraging, and helping others grow in confidence. I love that I am able to be a small part of each family's unique feeding journey. It brings me joy to watch parents grow in confidence in caring for their babies. My hope is that I can bring peace to stressful situations, encouragement and comfort when they feel most vulnerable, and cheer parents on in empowered determination to reach their feeding goals.
Bay Area Breastfeeding Website
Call or Text: 713-496-2223
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L-309416, 01-01-2023
As a medical professional and lactation consultant, I strive to provide holistic, evidence based support and care in an empathetic, educational, and empowering manner. I have personal experience with breastfeeding twins, breastfeeding our special needs child, pumping, and extended breastfeeding. Each feeding journey has been unique and special, and my desire to help others led me to start Leading Lactation. I have a medical background, working for 7 years as a labor and delivery nurse and 2 years as an emergency room nurse.
For appointments:
Telephone number: 281-832-4628
Email: jennifer@leadinglactation.com
Website: www.leadinglactation.com
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Virtual visits -Yes
Home visits- Yes
L-311471 07/01/2023
Hi there! I’m Megan Boswell-Abbassi, a passionate International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) dedicated to supporting families in their breastfeeding journey. Let me share a bit about myself!
After experiencing my own challenges with breastfeeding my first child, I became determined to ensure that no one else felt alone or unsupported in their feeding journey. That's what led me to pursue becoming an IBCLC, and I haven't looked back since.
With five years of experience under my belt, I've honed my skills through various classes and certifications, including Masterclass, Gut Brain, and Older Baby courses. This, coupled with my Bachelor of Science degree and Registered Lactation Consultant (RLC) certification, allows me to provide comprehensive and holistic lactation support.
Based in Sugar Land, I happily serve families in surrounding areas like Missouri City, Richmond, Rosenberg, and Bellaire. And yes, I offer virtual visits too, because accessibility is key to supporting families wherever they are.
One of the most rewarding aspects of my work is witnessing the confidence families gain as they watch their children thrive and grow into healthy individuals. It's truly a privilege to be a part of that journey.
Outside of work, I cherish spending time with my own family, including my three wonderful kids, and indulging in hobbies like reading and baking.
When it comes to supporting breastfeeding families, I believe in tailoring my approach to meet the unique needs and preferences of each family. Whether it's offering baby-led latch techniques, laid-back breastfeeding positions, or simply lending a listening ear, I'm here to support families every step of the way.
I also understand that breastfeeding can sometimes feel overwhelming or uncertain, which is why I prioritize open communication and empowerment. Together, we'll navigate any challenges and find small, manageable steps to get you back on track with confidence.
So, if you're looking for compassionate, personalized lactation support, I'm here for you. Let's work together to create a nurturing and fulfilling breastfeeding journey for you and your little one!
Location: Bayou City Breastfeeding Houston Office: 3100 Richmond Ave, Ste 302, Houston, TX 77098
Lisa knew from a young age that she wanted to be a nurse. She graduated with her Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing in Fall of 2012, from SFASU. In 2013, she started her career working for a Neuro-Oncologist in Houston who specializes in treating brain cancers. She married her husband, Brian, in 2014. After she experienced breastfeeding difficulties with her own tongue and lip tied baby her journey towards supporting breastfeeding dyads began.
In 2017, She returned to work and switched fields of nursing, leaving private practice and entering into the hospital setting. She worked as a postpartum mother/baby nurse at St. Luke’s and quickly became part of the lactation team, having the privilege to enter into many families' first feeding moments and experiences with their newborns.
In 2018, she gave birth to her first son, who was diagnosed with a rare congenital heart defect and who spent 1 month in the level IV NICU. During this time, she experienced exclusive pumping for the first 3 weeks until she was allowed to breastfeed him in the NICU. She continued to pump while separated until he came home, where she was able to breastfeed him. In 2020, she became pregnant with her 3rd child. During her pregnancy she obtained her CLC while working towards obtaining her IBCLC. She gave birth to her second son in the Fall of 2020. She has been a licensed IBCLC since January 2021, and later joined Bayou City Breastfeeding that Spring. Lisa has successfully breastfed all three of her children through various challenges including returning to work. More recently, she has become certified with the Child Sleep Institute after having difficulties night weaning her own 2 yr old at the time. The Child Sleep Institute has given Lisa the tools needed to help support families experiencing difficulties in their child’s sleep.
Lisa's approach as an IBCLC is to bring compassion, evidence-based information, and support to her clients as they navigate the many facets of infant feeding. She is eager to continue her education to better support and meet her client's needs throughout their feeding journeys, however it looks from infancy to weaning.
Lisa and her husband, Brian, have 3 young children. They enjoy spending their free time with family and friends, and training in Jujitsu. Her husband pastors a church and Lisa stays at home with their children, homeschooling, working part-time, and enjoying other hobbies as she has time.
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Location: Virtual Only
Kathy has been working in lactation and supporting parents for over 30 years. She is part of the Bayou City Breastfeeding Lactation Team and works out of the Houston office and offers in home visits as well.
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Location: Bayou City Breastfeeding Houston Office: 3100 Richmond Ave, Ste 302, Houston, TX 77098