First Feedings: Lactation Counseling
Empowering your journey to breastfeeding confidence
Lactation and Infant Feeding Support in Little Elm
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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Brianna and Melody are both International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs), the highest credential in lactation care, requiring extensive clinical experience and examination. What distinguishes First Feedings is the integration of specialized clinical backgrounds.
Brianna is a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) with expertise in pediatric feeding and swallowing disorders. Her training enables her to assess and manage complex feeding issues that extend beyond typical lactation concerns.
Melody is a licensed Pediatric Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), applying neuromuscular and developmental principles to lactation support. Her whole-body approach ensures comprehensive care tailored to each infant's needs.
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With nearly a decade of combined professional experience, Brianna and Melody have supported families through a wide range of infant feeding challenges. Brianna and Melody have provided care in private practice, early intervention, and collaborative medical settings.
Their clinical experience includes supporting infants with oral restrictions (such as tongue and lip ties), premature and NICU graduates, and children with complex medical diagnoses, including Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, and other developmental differences. They are skilled in addressing both common and complex feeding concerns with evidence-based, individualized care.
Their personal experiences as mothers add meaningful depth to their work. Brianna is a mom of two (with a third on the way), and Melody is a mom of four. Having navigated the joys and challenges of feeding their own children, they bring a compassionate, realistic perspective that resonates with families.
This dual lens—professional expertise and lived experience—allows them to meet families where they are, offering support grounded in both clinical knowledge and heartfelt understanding. They recognize that feeding is never “one size fits all,” and are committed to helping each family find what works best for them.
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At First Feedings, we value collaboration and the trust of our community. We’re proud to partner with midwifes, doulas, pediatricians, dentists, speech therapists, bodyworkers, and other perinatal professionals who share our commitment to comprehensive, family-centered care.
Our reputation is built on evidence-based support, open communication, and meaningful outcomes. Families consistently share that they feel heard, respected, and empowered in our care. We are honored by the positive reviews and referrals from both clients and fellow professionals, which speak to the quality and integrity of our work.
Begin your positive and fulfilling feeding journey
Step 1: Schedule your Consultation
Start with a free, no-obligation phone consultation to discuss your feeding concerns and goals. This helps us understand your needs and determine the best path forward. When you’re ready, you can book a virtual or in-person appointment at a convenient time, and we’ll send intake forms to make your session as productive as possible.
Step 2: Receive Personalized, Evidence-Based Support
During your consultation, we’ll assess your baby’s feeding, oral function, positioning, and more. Whether you're nursing, bottle feeding, pumping, or starting solids, you’ll receive a care plan tailored to your unique needs.
Step 3: Ongoing Guidance and Follow-up
Feeding is an ongoing journey, and we’re here to support you every step of the way. Follow-up visits and communication are designed to fit your family’s unique needs and schedule, so you receive the guidance and encouragement you want—never more, never less.
What is involved in lactation care?
Lactation care is more than just breastfeeding support—it’s about helping families feed their babies in ways that are effective, sustainable, and aligned with their goals. At First Feedings, we take a comprehensive, feeding-inclusive approach that respects the diverse needs of every family.
During a lactation or feeding consultation, we assess:
Infant oral function, including tongue, lip, cheek, and jaw movement
Parent comfort, milk supply, and feeding efficiency
Breast, bottle, and pumping strategies, including flange fitting
Bottle refusal and combination feeding (breast and bottle)
Feeding-related challenges such as nipple pain, low weight gain, oversupply, or fussiness at the breast or bottle
Readiness for and transitions to solids, including responsive feeding practices and modified diets for medical or developmental needs
Each care plan is individualized and collaborative. We work closely with parents to develop practical, evidence-based strategies that support both short- and long-term feeding goals—whether that involves exclusive breastfeeding, exclusive bottle feeding, pumping, combination feeding, or transitioning to solids. We enjoy coordinating care with other specialists and team members to ensure continuity and support for the whole family.
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
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!
Start your journey by attending our monthly Prenatal Breastfeeding Class
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!
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.
