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Below is a list of the IBCLCs in your state who have a specialized interest in oral function and tongue-tie and have completed the Master Class. Please be sure to fully inquire as to the experience and qualifications of any practitioner, including IBCLC, manual therapist/bodyworker or physician/dentist before choosing your care providers. 

TEXAS

Susan Boehning RN, BSN, IBCLC

Houston, Texas

713-516-5392

50 years RN with Pediatrics, Newborn, NICU and 15 years IBCLC. Retired from full time in hospital and passionate to share my expertise in homes.

Stephanie Brown, RN, IBCLC
Nourish and Nurture Lactation Consulting 
Dallas, TX  

In-home consults and classes 
Stephanie@nnlactation.com

nnlactation.com

Erica Campbell, BSN, RN, IBCLC

Houston, Texas

themilkmanual@gmail.com

www.themilkmanual.com

Deirdre Cannon, IBCLC

Dallas/Fort Worth, TX (and surrounding areas)

657-234-3571

Info@forbabiessake.com

Individualized care to help families overcome breastfeeding difficulties. I offer virtual, office, and in-home visits.

www.forbabiessake.com

Tonja Carpenter, IBCLC, RLC, PCD(DONA)

Central Texas

254-753-1987

office@happywacomoms.com

Lactation Services of Waco is a highly skilled lactation consultant practice specializing in newborn assessment, infant oral dysfunction, maternal milk supply, and myofunctional therapy as it relates to pre-crawling infants. We offer in person and virtual lactation care.

Happywacomoms.com

Naiomi Catron RNC-OB, IBCLC

Austin, TX

512-846-6455

info@MilkDiva.com

We offer in-home, in-office, and virtual consultations, and accept several PPO insurance plans.

https://www.milkdiva.com/

Cara Caudle, IBCLC, CD(DONA)

Lubbock, Tx (and surrounding areas) 

caudlemc@sbcglobal.net

Caroline de Ville, Family Physician, IBCLC,

West Houston, TX

In-home lactation consultation.

devillecaro@gmail.com

www.carolinedeville.com

Jessica DeAses RN IBCLC

North Houston, Woodlands, Conroe, Spring

281-305-0411

jessica.d@bayoucitybreastfeeding.com

I want to help mommas feel empowered to care for their babies, feeding in whatever way they choose!

www.bayoucitybreastfeeding.com

Courtney Deitch, IBCLC

Southwest Louisiana and Southeast Texas

337-564-7953

courtney@honeysuckleandpearl.com

My passion involves supporting you during this special time-and giving you the confidence you need to thrive. You CAN love and enjoy breastfeeding. If that sounds like a dream, please know, it can happen when we get to the root of your issues.

www.honeysuckleandpearl.com

Tiffani Dickerson RN-Ibclc

Dallas, Texas

972-765-8195

Tiffanid@thebreastchoicels.com

Supporting the dyad by instilling confidence and competency.

Www.thebreastchoicels.com

 

Erin Dorr, BSN, RN, IBCLC

Tyler, Texas

903-593-6585

erin@mosaicdentaltyler.com

I specialize in functional assessments of oral ties as they pertain to infant feeding. Our practice offers a comprehensive treatment package, including infant bodywork, lactation support, frenectomy, and thorough postop care.

www.mosaicdentaltyler.com

Jennifer Fitzsimmons, BSN, RN, IBCLC, PMH-C

Houston, TX and surrounding cities

281-832-4628

jennifer@leadinglactation.com

Providing holistic, evidence based support and care in an empathetic, educational, and empowering manner. In home and virtual visits offered, some insurance accepted.

www.leadinglactation.com

Ali Flores, BSN, RN, IBCLC

Houston, TX

(281) 305-0411

Ali.F@bayoucitybreastfeeding.com

We serve the greater Houston area with expert, compassionate support for all infant feeding concerns. Home, office, and virtual appts. Many insurances accepted.

Bayoucitybreastfeeding.com

Jimi Francis, IBCLC, PhD, RDN

Tyler, Texas

Jfrancis@foundation4milk.org
Private practice, home visits, and Skype consultations. 25 years experience providing guidance to families with breastfeeding challenges.

foundation4milk.org

Kathy Gabel, BSN, RN, RNC-MNN, IBCLC

Cypress, TX

2814511869

kthgabelibclc@kthgabelibclc.com

Calm and caring practical guidance to help you reach your breastfeeding goals. Collaboration with parent and babies doctors to troubleshoot problems and avoid early weaning and supplementation. Care plans and management based on each individual breastfeeding dyad with integration of partner/family support.

kthgabelibclc.com

 

Valeri Gatlin MA, HC, IBCLC, RLC.

Lubbock, TX 

806-543-2929

breastfeedinghelpnet.com

Maria Grey, IBCLC

Denton, TX

941-254-2502

Mariagreyibclc@gmail.com

Helping Families Reach their individual goals

Www.lactationloop.com

Rosalba Gutierrez MS, IBCLC, COMS
Houston, TX 

Bilingual Spanish/English
Phone: 281-725-8200
Specializing in complex breastfeeding issues affecting mother & baby. 
Team member of integrative frenotomy clinic. Oral habilitation and myofunctional therapy post release for babies and toddles.

completebreastfeeding.com

Medora (Dodie) Hamrick, IBCLC

East Dallas, Rockwall, Wylie, Greenville

214.542.6339

dodiehamrick@rockwalllactation.com

I provide in-home lactation support and prenatal breastfeeding education in the Rockwall area. Ask me about using your insurance benefits.

www.rockwalllactation.com

Mary Herrington

Texas

2813050411

Mary.h@bayoucitybreastfeeding.com

INFANT FEEDING SPECIALISTS & LACTATION CONSULTANTS

Consults offered in English and Spanish

https://bayoucitybreastfeeding.com/

Natalie Holladay, IBCLC

Bryan/College Station, TX

natalie@momsmilkbcs.com

A group practice of IBCLCs caring for babies and toddlers of any age! In-home and virtual visits plus classes available.

www.momsmilkbcs.com

Tenise Hordge

Dallas - Fort Worth, TX USA

817.405.9661

info@mothersmagicalmilk.com

Serving the southern DFW Metro Plex We offer, in office, virtual, and home visits

www.mothersmagicalmilk.com

Debi Iarussi RN BSN IBCLC

Houston, Cypress, and surrounding areas

(512) 653-3633

iarussidebi@gmail.com

As a RN since 1981 & an IBCLC since 1995, I'm prepared, ready, & happy to assist families achieve their lactation goals. My background includes consulting in hospital, NICU, home, & office settings. I'm grateful to encourage parents & babies!

hearttoheartlactation.com

 

Tiphany Illyes

SE Houston, TX, Webster, Tx, League City, TX, Pearland, TX, Galveston County,

281-305-0411

tiphany@gmail.com

We serve the greater Houston area with expert, compassionate support for all infant feeding concerns. Home, office, and virtual appts. Many insurances accepted.

https://bayoucitybreastfeeding.com/contact-us/

Barbara Kalmen RN, IBCLC

Greater Houston area

281-315-9361

barbarakalmen@yahoo.com

I have over 40 years of experience working with mothers and babies and a passion for helping them met their goals

http://barbsbabies.com


Sheree Kemp Jernigan RN, IBCLC 
Deer Park, TX
We are a team of professional and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), offering all-inclusive support for breastfeeding in office or in home. We can help mothers with newborn and older infants regarding a broad spectrum of issues and subjects, including infant oral assessment, low milk supply, and latch problems. Our practice is located in Southeast Houston with offices located in Clear Lake and Pearland.

shereejernigan.com  (The Next Breast Thing) ittybittiesandbeyond.com

Leah Jolly, BA, IBCLC, RLC 
Offering In-home and in-office lactation consultations in Houston and surrounding areas. 

Bayareabreastfeeding.net

Suzanne Harris Juel, IBCLC RLC

Houston (in person) and Worldwide (Virtual)

281-305-0411

Admin@bayoucitybreastfeeding.com

IBCLCs in our practice who have taken the Masterclass: Suzanne Juel IBCLC, Tessa Gardin IBCLC, Nicole Kerbow RN IBCLC, Tiphany Illyes IBCLC, Ali Flores RN IBCLC, Kyna Patrick IBCLC, Melissa Nealy IBCLC, Karen Zacharias RN IBCLC Inclusive group practice providing advanced lactation support throughout the lifetime of lactation (prenatal - weaning). Areas of expertise include oral restrictions, weight-gain issues, low milk supply, reflux, allergy and complex lactation issues. In home, in office and virtual visits available - 5 office locations (Houston, Kingwood, Cypress, Conroe and Pearland). Some insurance accepted (Aetna, BCBS PPO, Cigna PPO, and select UnitedHeathcare PPO)

bayoucitybreastfeeding.com

Stephanie Housley, BSN, RN, IBCLC

Fort Worth, Burleson, Mansfield, and Surrounding Areas

(817) 382-1314

info@sunflowerbabies.org

Offer Office, Home, & Virtual lactation consultations as well as Prenatal breastfeeding classes. Accept some insurances: BCBS PPO, Cigna PPO, and Anthem.

www.sunflowerbabies.org

Nicole Kerbow, B.A., BSN, IBCLC, RLC

SE Houston, TX

Clearland, TX

Pearland, TX

phone: 361-443-8626

info@ittybittiesandbeyond.com
We are a team of professional and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), offering all-inclusive support for breastfeeding.

We can help mothers with newborn regarding a broad spectrum of issues and subjects.

Our practice is located in Southeast Houston with offices located in Clear Lake and Pearland.

ittybittiesandbeyond.com

 

Amanda C. Kosanda, IBCLC

Rockwall County and southeastern Collins County, TX

8479714655

Amanda@ABabyPlaceBBB.com

We offer in home and in office individualized lactation consultation, private and group prenatal breastfeeding and multiples classes. From conception through weaning, we are here to support you in every way! We specialize in multiples, tongue and lip ties, prematurity, pumping, and return to work support. We accept several insurance plans.

https://ababyplacebbb.com/

Heather Martin, IBCLC,RLC
Beyond the Breast 
Ft. Worth, TX

682-738-MILK
In home consults and classes
BeyondtheBreast.com 

 

Nichole McCloy, RN IBCLC

Fort Worth, Texas and Worldwide Telehealth

303-960-2422

nichole@nicholemccloy.com

Nichole has been helping mom's and babies navigate pregnancy and postpartum for over 19 years and it is an absolute joy to be able to love on you and help you reach your goals, whatever they are.

https://www.nicholemccloy.com

Karina Medina, BSN, RN, IBCLC

Spring, Texas

+1 (281) 770-0323

karina@thrivelactaionspring.org

Thrive Lactation strives to empower you with the knowledge you need to achieve your desired lactation experience

Consults offered in English and Spanish

http://thrivelactationspring.org

Veronica Muniz, MS, RD, LD, IBCLC

Houston, Texas

281-414-7564

veronica@littleseedlingsnutrition.com

Support in Pediatric Nutrition and Postpartum Nutrition and Lactation

www.littleseedlingsnutrition.com

Lindsay Myers, BS, IBCLC

New Braunfels, TX

8304639119

LindsayMyersIBCLC@yahoo.com

telehealth, office and in-home consults

www.lindsaymyersibclc.com

Shelly Nalbone, MS, IBCLC, APRN, CPNP

North Houston 

shellynalbone@gmail.com

281-376-0707

I provide well check visits, lactation consults, and care for sick children.

https://texaschildrenspediatrics.org/locations/texas-childrens-pediatrics-cypresswood

Melissa Nealy IBCLC, CPM

Southwest Houston area

832-439-9838

melissa@nealyibclc.com

I am primarily a midwife. I believe in a team based approach to holistic care for mom and baby.

Www.Nealyibclc.com

Megan Oggero, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, IBCLC

Houston, TX

713-500-2830

megan.k.oggero@uth.tmc.edu

In-clinic appointments only. Clinic is grant-funded with all services available at no cost. Primarily serving WIC, Medicaid, and CHIP participants and those who cannot access lactation services in other settings due to insurance restrictions or financial limitations. I specialize in complex cases with a focus on infants and parents with concurrent medical conditions, prematurity, oral motor dysfunction, inadequate weight gain, low milk supply, oversupply, or other related issues.

Translation services available for more than 240 other languages

www.lactationfoundation.org

Brittany Outlaw RN IBCLC

Greater Houston Area (Central, south, southeast)

(281) 626-8241

info@liquidgoldlactationtx.com

Individualized in home lactation services provided throughout most of the greater Houston area to help meet your personal feeding goals. In office visits available in Atascocita. Many insurances accepted!

liquidgoldlactationtx.com

Kathy Parkes, MSN-Ed, RN, IBCLC, FILCA, CHC, CAHPE

San Antonio and surrounding areas

210-982-3052

Kathy@breastfeedingperspectives.com

San Antonio’s longest provider of skilled and caring breastfeeding services. Now 30 years in clinical practice, Kathy can help you determine the issues and work with you to meet your feeding intentions. Providing office, home, and virtual consults for your convenience.

www.breastfeedingperspectives.com

Samantha Peairson, MSN, RN, IBCLC

Parker, Tarrant, Hood, Wise, Johnson, and Palo Pinto Counties (Texas)

682-803-5090

info@peairsonlactation.com

I have breastfed 4 babies successful, and assisted many friends and family members. My goal is to provide support and education specific to each family unit. I love to include parent's partners and older siblings in the consults!

www.peairsonlactation.com

Allyson Robertson BSN, RN, IBCLC

East Texas

9035213248

allyson@breastfeedetx.com

Holistic, family centered breastfeeding assistance to help you meet your infant feeding goals.

www.breastfeedetx.com

Kara Rosales IBCLC

Dallas/Fort Worth

2143060683

Kara@kararosalesibclc.com

I am an inclusive lactation and infant feeding provider. I offer home visits, office visits in Dallas, and virtual consultations to help with milk supply, latching, pumping, bottle feeding, and infant sleep in relation to feeding.

Kararosalesibclc.com

Kay Rybiski, BSN, RN, IBCLC

Austin, Texas and surrounding area

512-846-6455

Kay@milkdiva.com

Specialize in complex breastfeeding problems and provide individualized care with in-office, in-home and virtual visits. Lactation Consultant since 1991.

Milkdiva.com

For Babies’ Sake 
Mellanie Sheppard IBCLC , Deirdre Cannon IBCLC, Kara Rosales IBCLC

Dallas, TX

Ft. Worth, TX

(657)BF-HELP1

Info.forbabiessake@gmail.com
Private in-home and in-office consultations in Dallas/Fort Worth and surrounding areas. Free weekly support group, and other classes offered. 

forbabiessake.com

Kellye Skaer, IBCLC

The Woodlands, TX and surrounding communities

9362170099

kellye@milkandmom.com

Offers holistic, compassionate care for all forms of infant feeding and complex mother/baby issues with home/virtual/office visit options, accepts some insurance plans. IBCLC at The Woodlands Tongue Tie Center.

www.milkandmom.com

Laura Stafford BSN, RN, IBCLC

North Texas, Denton County and Surrounding Areas

9728535607

laura@flowermoundlactationcare.com

More Joy, Less Stress in your breastfeeding journey. My mission is to help empower, educate and support each family in their feeding journey.

http://flowermoundlactationcare.com

Tedra Erickson Stanley, DC IBCLC

Houston, TX

832-520-8520

Tedra.erickson@gmail.com

Combination practice of Bodywork and Lactation support, with emphasis on TOTS.

Www.drtedra.com

Kim Steele, M.A., CCC-SLP, IBCLC

Houston, Texas: North and Northwest Houston, Cypress, Jersey Village, Katy, Spring, Tomball, Memorial, Hockley, Acres Homes, and Prairie View, Texas

832-299-5431

Kim@steelelactation.com

I provide comprehensive in-home and virtual prenatal education and infant feeding support. I have a special interest in oral dysfunction, PCOS, and working with rainbow babies.

www.steelelactation.com

Alice Stegmann, RN, BSN, IBCLC

Austin, TX

2693120384

info@austincitylactation.com

Compressive, evidence-based lactation support delivered in the privacy of your home.

AustinCityLactation.com

Jenna Sundquist, M.Ed, IBCLC

Houston

281-626-8241

info@liquidgoldlactationtx.com

Our team of lactation specialists offer in home, virtual, and office consults throughout the greater Houston area

www.liquidgoldlactationtx.com

Diba Tillery RN, BSN, IBCLC, CEIM

Austin, TX and Dallas, TX

512-765-9959

info@mypuredelivery.com

Our lactation consultants are here to empower, educate and support you toward achieving your desired breastfeeding relationship. Your goals are our goals. We accept most major insurance, and our team works together to keep up-to-date on research, practices and trends.

www.mypuredelivery.com

​Katina Wong, IBCLC

Austin, TX & surrounding areas

512-651-9360

Katina@themilkgrotto.com

Home visits covered by insurance.

Consults offered in English and Spanish.

www.themilkgrotto.com

Jaimie Zaki, IBCLC

Wichita Falls, TX, Lawton, OK, Virtual

9402919429

Jaimiezaki@littlebearlactation.com

Currently supporting families in person & virtually. Accepting insurance with TRICARE East and The Lactation Network.

Www.littlebearlactation.com

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