Natural Beginnings' Birth & Lactation Services

03/06/2026

03/06/2026

Occasionally I’ll hear of moms who had a well established milk supply and all of a sudden their supply drops. What can cause a late onset decreased milk supply?

🤰🏽Pregnancy. Milk supply drops during pregnancy because of hormone shifts to protect and grow the fetus. Domperidone or other milk making herbs/medications and more pumping or feeding will not work to increase supply

💊Hormonal birth control (pill including progestin only pill, IUD, etc)

🤱🏽Breastfeeding on only one side at a feeding or “block feeding” to correct an oversupply if done too long or with a small storage capacity

💊Some medications can decrease the milk supply (antihistamines, decongestants). Certain herbs in excess or as essential oils can, too (too much peppermint or sage)

🛌 Sleep training. Babies are supposed to wake often at night for the first 3 months and continue to wake through the first year. Night nursing keeps milk hormones high for making supply and sleep training can sabotage milk supply for some

😷Blocked ducts/mastitis as well as any illness with a fever may decrease the milk supply

🍼Giving bottles can very much decrease the milk supply if you’re not pumping to replace those feeds. When at all possible, pump whenever baby is getting a bottle, regardless of if it is formula or breast milk being given

🎡”Overdoing it”. Anything that interrupts feeding baby on demand, including too many visitors, too many errands, or making baby wait to feed by the clock

📌Periods. Supply can temporarily dip during periods

🚿An “abundant milk supply” associated with a less than “ideal” latch. The milk flows into baby’s mouth with little participation of baby. Baby may often choke while breastfeeding, especially during let down. Tongue tie is a common cause of baby having a shallow latch and can be a significant cause of decreased milk supply even if there were no problems early on. Baby was riding an abundant supply instead of stimulating milk supply

02/24/2026

Going back to work and worried about your milk supply? 🤍

Returning to work doesn’t have to mean losing your supply.

Join us for:

Breastfeeding & Work: Keeping Your Supply Strong
🗓 Friday 2/27
⏰ 1:00 PM
📍 Lakewood Caddo Office Building

Hosted by Emily, IBCLC with Baby Latch Love + Diana, IBCLC with Natural Beginnings
We’ll cover:
• Protecting your milk supply
• Pumping schedules that work
• Bottle introduction & bottle refusal
• Troubleshooting common challenges
• Milk storage guidelines
• Workplace rights
• Live Q&A

👶 Babies welcome
🍪 Snacks & drinks provided
🎁 Door prize included

Whether you’re preparing to return, recently went back, or already juggling both — this class is for you.

Comment “READY” or DM us to reserve your spot 💬
Spots are limited.

02/19/2026

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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 🤍