Natural Beginnings' Birth & Lactation Services

02/17/2026

02/14/2026

Let’s put to rest for good the false assumptions that bottle-feeding is “easier” for preemies than breastfeeding. Acording to this 2026 RCT, at their first feeding by mouth, preemies breastfed had measurably better oxygen levels and heart rates compared with those whose first oral feed was by bottle. The breastfed preemies even took more milk! Please share these findings far and wide! https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41318959/

02/10/2026

But an IBCLC lactation consultant can. 🤍
Breastfeeding support isn’t one-size-fits-all. Real-time, personalized guidance makes all the difference—for latch, comfort, and confidence.
🔗 Blog linked to learn why hands-on lactation support matters.
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02/10/2026

Hi! I’m Alyssa, the admin behind Natural Beginnings Lactation Consulting 💛
From scheduling lactation consultations to answering insurance questions and guiding families to the right support, I help make your breastfeeding journey a little easier—starting with your very first call.
At Natural Beginnings, our team supports families through breastfeeding, chestfeeding, infant feeding challenges, newborn care, and postpartum support with compassion and experience. If you’re looking for trusted, evidence-based lactation support, I’m here to help connect you with the right IBCLC.
Have questions? Need to book a visit? Call me—I’ve got you ☎️✨
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02/08/2026

✨ Meet Sharon Mattes, IBCLC, AAHCC ✨
Your trusted Dallas-area Lactation Consultant at Natural Beginnings. 🌿💜
With 38+ years of compassionate, evidence-based breastfeeding support, Sharon is here for you from prenatal education to postpartum care — whether you’re dealing with latch challenges, low or oversupply, ni**le pain, pumping support, NICU transitions, or returning to work with confidence. 🤱🏽👶🏼👩‍🍼
Her goal?
💛 Empowering moms
💛 Protecting mom + baby health
💛 Finding solutions to real feeding concerns
💛 Building confidence in every step of your journey.

💡 Office, in-home & virtual visits available across Dallas, Collin & Rockwall counties — personalized lactation care where YOU are.

📲 Schedule your IBCLC appointment today! Link in bio or call 972-302-9313 ✨
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02/07/2026

Say hello to Abi Hoffman, RN, IBCLC — one of our dedicated lactation consultants at Natural Beginnings In-Home Lactation Services! 🤱✨ With roots in labor/delivery, mother/baby care, and years of hands-on experience supporting families, Abi brings warmth, evidence-based guidance, and real-world expertise to every breastfeeding journey.
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Abi knows that breastfeeding doesn’t always come easy — and that’s okay. It’s biological, yes… but it’s also a learned skill that sometimes needs an expert’s eye and compassionate support. 💛
She provides personalized lactation consultations for:
✔️ Pain or latch challenges
✔️ Low or oversupply concerns
✔️ Slow infant weight gain
✔️ Pumping & fl**ge fitting support
✔️ Prenatal prep & postpartum help
✔️ Returning to work with confidence
✔️ Feeding questions big and small 📍 In-home or virtual visits available
Whether you’re before delivery, right after birth, or navigating feeding transitions, Abi is here to help you feel empowered, informed, and supported every step of the way 🤍

02/05/2026

✨ Meet Thelma ✨
Thelma Tun-Thein, RDN, IBCLC, brings decades of experience supporting families with maternal and infant nutrition and lactation care—both in the U.S. and internationally.
As a registered dietitian and board-certified lactation consultant, Thelma offers evidence-based, compassionate support for breastfeeding families who want to feel confident, informed, and supported.
We’re so grateful to have her as part of the Natural Beginnings Lactation & Wellness team 💜
👇 Drop a 💜 if Thelma has helped you or someone you know






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02/04/2026

Meet Diana 💜
Diana Gifford, IBCLC has been supporting Dallas-area families for over two decades with compassionate, evidence-based lactation care.
We love celebrating the people behind Natural Beginnings — and Diana’s warmth, knowledge, and heart are a huge part of what makes our practice so special.
Drop a 💜 if Diana has supported you or someone you love

02/03/2026

"This is why I still breastfeed:
They’ll be 3 in August. We take showers every night cause, well, mama needs a shower too, and that’s the only way I’m guaranteed one. Tonight, while I’m finishing my shower, I heard a thud and an inconsolable scream. I hurriedly finished my shower and ran to our bedroom to see one of my twins with blood running down his face. Apparently during the 1.78 minutes I was showering, he managed to climb off the bed, run to the living room, slip, and slam his face into the floor, resulting in both his top and bottom lips busted as well as a bloody nose.

Within 30 seconds of offering the b**b, he calmed down and willingly let us put his pj’s on and brush his teeth, before getting milk to go night-night.
I can’t even imagine how catastrophic the situation would have been if b**bies weren’t available.
Mamas, keep on b**bin’, even if you’re ready to quit before they are. There are days I so badly want to be done, and then situations like this happen, and I’m so thankful I can offer instant relief! They’ll be done when they’re ready. Just be there for your babes and when all else fails, offer the b**b. ♥️"

02/02/2026

01/31/2026

"I told the pediatrician “no” and it’s all thanks to the Breastfeeding Mama Talk community!

So my son was induced at exactly 37 weeks for risk of preeclampsia, he was born just a few days ago on 1/24/18, he latched on right away, no problem at all.
The next day they checked his sugar because they said he looked jittery, it was low. So the on call Ped came in and said I need to give him formula to balance his sugar levels. I refused! The look on her face was priceless! She looked pi**ed 😡, like no one had ever told her no before. She said fine i’ll send in a lactation consultant and leaves. Than my nurse comes in and says that the Ped wants 3 sugar reading throughout the day and if he passes than he can go home. I said ok, fair enough. So the lactation consultant comes in checks his latch, perfect, so she has me pump for 15 minutes to see how much baby is getting. I pumped 15 ml. !!! I was even amazed as was the consultant! 3 sugar test later and we came home!! NO FORMULA!! My nurse applauded me and let me know she was so proud that I told the doctor no and raises his levels all by myself!!

***It’s true what they say, Your breast milk knows what baby needs!!***

Thank you ladies for giving me the courage to stand up for breast milk!

the picture is of him right after his first latch."

Disclaimer- This is my experience, not a one size fits all rule. Some babies absolutely need formula or medical intervention. Sharing my story does not invalidate anyone else’s.