Natural Beginnings' Birth & Lactation Services

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.

01/26/2026

01/22/2026

With a major winter storm potentially affecting dozens of states, we recognize the concerns many have about stored milk.

Updated to add: A stand alone freezer will maintain temperature for 48 hours in a power outage if unopened. A freezer compartment within a fridge will maintain temperature for 24 hours if unopened.

[Image Description] Photo of a wintery scene. Text on top reads, "Power outage? Worried about your frozen milk? Try to keep the freezer door completely shut while power is out. Once power is restored, check to see if there are any ice crystals that remain in the bags. If there are any frozen ice crystals at all, it may be refrozen." The La Leche League USA logo is below the text.

01/22/2026

Dallas freeze check-in ❄️

How are you prepping for the snow?
Drop your must-haves below 👇

01/21/2026

No matter what stage of your breastfeeding or feeding journey you’re in — our team is here to support you. 🤍

From prenatal breastfeeding education and newborn feeding support to painful latch, ni**le shield aversion, low or oversupply, pumping support, returning to work, tongue/lip tie guidance, and even starting solids — lactation support doesn’t stop after the early weeks.

While these photos feature Diana during a consult, every member of our IBCLC team provides compassionate, evidence-based lactation care tailored to your family’s needs.

✨ We proudly serve most of the Dallas area with no travel fees
✨ We accept most major insurances, making professional lactation support more accessible

Whether you’re pregnant, newly postpartum, or months into breastfeeding — help is always available.

📍 Dallas & surrounding areas
📩 Message us to schedule or to check insurance coverage

01/21/2026

"POV: you thought it was just a boob…
…and then breastfeeding humbled you real quick 😅”
Prenatal education • Breastfeeding support • Real help
📍 DFW moms — we’re here 💛

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01/20/2026

01/20/2026

Cluster feeding and newborns can happen for different reasons- and it's not always " just a phase"
Growth spurts comfort nursing milk supply regulation or feeding challenges can all look like fragrant feeding
Understanding why your baby is cluster feeding helps you know what support is needed

01/19/2026

If you’re an IBCLC student, you’ve probably already discovered the hardest part of the certification process isn’t the coursework—it’s finding a mentor.

We regularly hear from students who have emailed dozens of practices before finding someone willing (and able) to offer mentorship. High-quality mentorship takes time, structure, and intention—and that’s exactly why we created the Natural Beginnings IBCLC Mentorship Program.

Our program supports Pathway 1 and Pathway 3 students in the DFW area with supervised clinical hours across in-home, office, and community-based lactation care. More importantly, our goal is not to rush students through hours, but to mentor competent, confident IBCLCs who can pass the exam and step into private practice—or join an established practice—without extensive retraining.

Most students complete their hours in about a year, though timelines vary. What doesn’t vary is our commitment to depth, clinical reasoning, and real-world preparation.

If you’re still searching for a mentorship that values quality over quantity, we’d love to connect.

📩 Message us or email mentorship@naturalbeginnings.info to learn more.

https://www.naturalbeginningsonline.com/post/finding-an-ibclc-mentorship-is-harder-than-anyone-warns-you

01/14/2026

01/12/2026

Plumber vs. Lactation Consultant 🚰🤱

Both deal with clogs.
Only one builds legacies 😏

When something stops flowing, we call an expert—no hesitation.

Breastfeeding challenges deserve that same level of support.
Support isn’t a luxury.
It’s relief. 💛
See our newest blog post: https://www.naturalbeginningsonline.com/post/plumber-vs-lactation-consultant-why-breastfeeding-support-is-one-of-the-best-investments-you-can-m