Sharon Mattes IBCLC | naturalbeginnings

As the founding IBCLC for Natural Beginnings' Lactation Services, I chose a small group of like-minded professionals educated in the womanly art of breastfeeding. I sought out accomplished and skilled partners, with personal experience in both breastfeeding their children and guiding new mothers on this path towards positive mothering and healthy babies.

In my professional practice over 38 years as IBCLC and Perinatal Educator, I work with expectant parents from 'prenatal to postpartum'. I've provided breastfeeding guidance to hundreds of nursing mothers and babies.

My pledge as a Lactation Consultant is to:
* Protect both mother and her baby's health and safety
* Find causes and solutions to breastfeeding challenges
* Use creative ideas and my experience to correct issues
* Support a mother until her ongoing issues are resolved
* Instill confidence in a mom's healthy bodily processes
* Provide evidence-based wisdom to address problems:

I'm a Medela® Equipment Rental Station, serving mothers in the DFW area, providing breast pumps for Employee Mother's Rooms at Texas Instruments, I have also formerly provided Corporate Employers - Raytheon / J C Penney).

__ Breastfeeding In-Service Programs for Professionals is a passion I enjoy. As a guest lecturer teaching breastfeeding physiology, I've provided ongoing breastfeeding education for Parker University during the Pediatric rotation in Chiropractic training, and for many Midwives at local area Birth Centers.

My husband Paul and I are proud parents of our grown sons, Odin, Ryan & Aron.
Our sons and their awesome wives have given us five wonderful grandchildren & most recently, one new great grandson. All are such lovely blessing from God.
Our family is currently growing in Christ with Messiah Lutheran in Plano. We feel blessed by a wonderful family, good health and passionate avocations.
My hobbies are world-travel with Paul and serving mothers. In retirement, Paul has moved from restoring Antique cars, to woodworking in his home shop.

__ My home-based Office Location in Garland is a lower cost option for those parents who prefer to come to me.
With room for mom and baby (dad, gramma & siblings), it's a comfortable, private home space. We accept most insurance coverage options, as well as self-pay and sliding scale. Make your in-office appointment today!