The education, support, and expertise you need to overcome any feeding challenge.
From a pediatric speech-language pathologist turned infant feeding therapist who listens, understands, loves babies, and really really cares.
INFANT FEEDING SUPPORT IN VIENNA, VA & AND ONLINE
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Prenatal Education
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Service Offerings:
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FEEDING SUPPORT
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Tongue, Lip, Cheek tieS
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ONE ON ONE CALL
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CLASSES
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Preparing for the arrival of your baby is an exciting and sometimes overwhelming journey. My Prenatal Breastfeeding & Sleep Education Support is designed to empower you with the knowledge and confidence to learn about the ins and outs of breast and bottle feeding, to have some anticipatory guidance if challenges arise, and know when to get help.
Prenatal consultations coveR
For expecting parents
Prenatal Feeding + Sleep Education
Prenatal consultations coveR
- What to expect in the early days + weeks when it comes to feeding & sleep
- Colostrum harvesting
- Early feeding cues
- Latch and positioning
- Diaper output expectations
- How to know baby is getting enough
- Cluster feeding
- Bottle & pacifier introduction
- Anticipatory guidance if feeding challenges arise
FEEDING SUPPORT coveRS:
- Troubleshooting latch + positioning
- Managing engorgement + clogged ducts
- Nipple pain or discomfort
- Flange fitting and pump education
- Returning to work
- Tongue clicking during feedings
- Milk loss during feedings
- Long, extended feedings
- Slow weight gain
- Bottle refusal or aversion
- Reflux/Gas/Colic challenges
- Food reactivity
- Mouth breathing
- Transitioning to solids
- Progressing through textures and age appropriate solid foods
- Breast / Bottle / Pacifier Weaning
Tethered Oral Tissues (TOTs) more commonly referred to as tongue, lip, and cheek ties. TOTs are bands of connective tissue in the mouth that may be too short, thick, or tight causing restricted range of motion, strength, and tension in the mouth and body.
ORAL TIE SUPPORT COVERS:
For parents of babies, birth to 6+ months
Tongue, Cheek, Lip Ties (Tethered Oral Tissues)
MOST COMMON SIGNS + SYMPTOMS OF TOT
MOST COMMON SIGNS + SYMPTOMS
Baby
- Shallow latch
- Slipping on/off the breast/bottle
- Chomping at the breast/bottle
- Clicking sounds during feedings
- Milk leaking from lip corners
- Reflux, Gas, Colic
- Mouth breathing
- Low tongue posture
- Falling asleep for most or all feedings
- Feeds seem endless
- Noisy breathing / Snoring
Mom
- Pain while nursing
- Nipple damage - cracked, bleeding, misshapen nipples
- Frequent engorgement
- Recurrent plugged ducts/mastitis
- Concerns with milk supply dropping
ORAL TIE SUPPORT COVERS:
Initiating Oral Motor Feeding Therapy is the recommended first step to addressing TOTs. This will help a baby gain increased mobility and control of their oral muscle movement patterns, and reduce tension in the mouth and body. It also allows parents to build confidence with practicing wound care stretches prior to a release. Treatment is recommended post release to continue neuro-muscular re-education to achieve optimal oral function for oral rest posture, breathing, feeding, sleep, and speech. This is recommended alongside an integrated team approach for best outcomes.
Contact to schedule a consultation!
- You want to understand what’s normal when it comes to infant + toddler feeding, sleep, and/or speech and language
- You need sleep support that does not involve any form of separation/cry it out
- You need help troubleshooting feeding and/or sleep challenges and discussing appropriate referrals
- You want to learn simple ways to support your baby or toddler’s communication skills in your everyday routines and play
- You need reassurance that you’re on the right track as you navigate supporting your child’s development
For parents of babies and toddlers, birth - 3+ years
One-on-One Calls
This call is for you if you do not think you need a full evaluation but…
SAVE YOUR SPOT
Bi-weekly Friday Meet-ups at 10 am
Infant Feeding Group Support
Contact me. Whether you prefer to connect via email or phone call, I’ll answer your questions and we’ll see if we’re a good fit!
Step One
Choose your support service + complete your intake form. The intake allows me to get to know more about you and your child before meeting so we make the most of our time together!
Step Two
Kickstart your confidence!
Step Three
I’m not just qualified to get to the root cause of what’s causing your baby’s feeding, breathing, and sleep troubles—I’m dedicated to it.
You’d do anything to make feeding your baby easier.
And we have that in common!
Let’s get your baby feeding and feeling better!
No band-aids. No quick fixes. No, “they’ll grow out of it.” Just us, working together to get to the root of what’s really going on!
Contact me today!
Contact me today!
Contact me today!
Contact me today to schedule a consultation!
