First Feedings: Lactation Counseling
Empowering your journey to breastfeeding confidence
In-Home & Telehealth Availability
Flexibility and comfort is our first priority. We can work with your schedule and needs.
What Makes Us Different
We know it is a big decision to select a lactation counselor. Here is why families are turning to First feedings.
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All of our providers are certified lactation counselors. It is vital to have breastfeeding specific training when providing expert lactation care. Each provider also has unique, complementary expertise that enhances the support we offer. Brianna, a licensed speech-language pathologist, specializes in pediatric feeding therapy, equipping her to address complex feeding issues with advanced techniques like suck training, oral motor exercises, and comprehensive functional evaluations. Melody, a pediatric physical therapy assistant, contributes a whole-body approach to feeding, ensuring thorough, holistic support which is unique in this field.
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Our team’s personal experiences as parents add invaluable depth to our professional expertise. Having navigated the challenges and joys of feeding their own children, our counselors bring a practical, compassionate perspective that resonates with the realities of new parenthood. Understanding that a “one size fits all” model does not apply to parenting helps us cultivate unique plans for each family dynamic. Brianna and Melody understand the diverse emotions and complexities of each feeding journey, allowing them to offer guidance rooted not only in training but in lived experience. This dual perspective enables us to support families with genuine insight, meeting each parent where they are with both knowledge and empathy.
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First Feedings is trusted by numerous local midwives, doulas, pediatricians and other birth professionals who have seen firsthand the level of expertise and support we provide. These partnerships reflect the confidence the community has in our care and reinforce our commitment to serving families with excellence. Throughout these collaborations, we not only deliver comprehensive lactation support but also help connect parents to a wide network of trusted resources, ensuring they have access to all the guidance they need. The endorsements of these professionals are a testament to the quality and dedication that define First Feedings.
Support at every stage
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Prenatal Preparedness
Get a head start before your baby arrives, know what to expect.
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Direct Feeding
Personalized guidance to ensure your baby is nourished whether from breast or bottle.
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Beyond Breastfeeding
work through the biggest transitions with ease and overcome the challenges of pumping, to adjusting to solid foods.
Prepare for Breastfeeding Success
Start your journey by attending our monthly Prenatal Breastfeeding Class
Evidence shows that taking a prenatal breastfeeding class is the #1 predictor of breastfeeding initiation and duration. Taking a breastfeeding class can make all the difference in meeting your breastfeeding goals!
Held the 4th Saturday of every month at the Frisco Birth Center. Join other expecting parents to learn…
1- Expert Tips: Learn breastfeeding essentials from certified professionals
2- Specific Techniques: Learn techniques such as hand expression and how to size for pump flanges
3- Pumping Guidance: Discover when and how to pump effectively
4- Confidence Boost: Prepare for common early challenges
5- Supportive Group: Connect with other new parents in a small class setting
and so much more!
Effective lactation care empowers parents with the knowledge and confidence to successfully feed their babies, ensuring a healthy and fulfilling feeding experience for both parent and child. Lactation counselors support various feeding methods, including breastfeeding, pumping, bottle feeding, and starting solids. We provide personalized guidance and coaching tailored to each family’s needs.
What is involved in lactation care?
Begin your positive and fulfilling feeding journey
Schedule a Consultation
Build a plan
Be confident that your baby is getting everything they need
Schedule your first call and we’ll discuss where you are in your feeding journey
We will craft a plan and schedule our first appointment
Enjoy the experience of feeding your child and having peace of mind that they are getting all they need from your care
Nourishing Beginnings
At First Feedings, “Nourishing Beginnings” embodies our mission to help you build a confident and fulfilling feeding experience. We understand the importance of the early days and are here to offer expert guidance and unwavering support. Our goal is to empower you with tools and knowledge to nurture your baby effectively, creating a strong bond and healthy start. With personalized care tailored to your unique needs, we ensure that every feeding moment is a step towards a brighter, more connected future for you and your child.
Reviews
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I can't say enough how thankful I am for Brianna! I had been having problems breastfeeding my son since he had been born and my midwife recommended I give Brianna a call and see if she could help troubleshoot some of the issues I had been having. She came out to my house the first time and helped me with positioning (which made a huge difference in making it more comfortable for me to hold him) and measuring how much milk he was getting during a feed. She continued to follow up with me weeks after that first visit and even offered to give me a call when I told her I was experiencing some breast pain after feeding him. She came out to my house for another visit as I was still having some trouble and gave me practical information on how to maximize my success in pumping, some tips on how to get a better latch on the breast that's been giving me trouble and reassured me that I was feeding my son enough with my supply. She is so patient, kind, knowledgeable, and just a wonderful person to lean on for support when you're a first time mom with absolutely no idea what you are doing. Thank you so much, Brianna!text goes here
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The internet has so many opinions on how to introduce solids to babies, and I was feeling so overwhelmed. First Feedings helped walk me through the information to make the best decisions for my baby.
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Brianna was amazing. She was very professional but also felt very comforting. She took into consideration the needs of my baby and me. She had great recommendations and my daughter was able to bottle feed from other caregivers after our sessions
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The ladies at First Feedings were a blessing for my breastfeeding journey! Thank you First Feedings!
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My husband and I (and our baby) cannot thank Brianna enough for all the work she's done with us. Brianna helped us from the very beginning, after baby lost a significant amount of weight. She was detail-oriented, solution-focused, skilled, and empathetic. Because of her recommendations tailored to our situation and family needs, we were able to get baby's weight back up for the 2-week visit. And also because of Brianna, we could continue breastfeeding in the first place, when I was discouraged and thought I might have to resort to exclusively pumping. We learned so much from Brianna and have been able to share what we learned with another couple of friends who were new parents as well. Brianna has also made herself available via text when we needed to ask quick questions. We simply could not have done it without Brianna and we are so thankful for her services.
