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Feeding SUpport
Service Offerings
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Tongue, Lip, Cheek tie support
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One on One Call
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classes
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Prenatal Education
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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 Breastfeeding + Sleep Education
For expecting parents
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
*I partner with The Lactation Network (TLN) to help families receive out-of-network coverage for lactation services. Check your coverage and eligibility using this link!
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Oral Motor, Feeding Support
For parents of babies and toddlers, birth to 12+ months
Whether you are breastfeeding, bottle feeding, or transitioning to solids, I can help you with...
- 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
- Troubleshooting bottle feeding
- Bottle refusal or aversion
- Reflux/Gas/Colic challenges
- Oral motor dysfunction (i.e., Excessive drooling, mouth breathing, prolonged oral habits)
- Transitioning to solids
- Progressing through textures and age appropriate solid foods
- Stress at mealtimes
- Breast / Bottle / Pacifier Weaning
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Tongue/Lip ties
Tethered Oral Tissues
For parents of babies and toddlers, birth to 12+ months
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.
Most common signs and symptoms of TOTs:
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
During an oral motor, feeding evaluation, we will review your comprehensive medical/feeding history, complete a feeding observation at the breast, bottle, and/or solids as well as a thorough oral motor assessment. This will help us determine if oral function is being impacted and assist with the diagnosis of TOTs.
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.
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Mom
- Pain while nursing
- Nipple damage - cracked, bleeding, misshapen nipples
- Frequent engorgement
- Recurrent plugged ducts/mastitis
- Concerns with milk supply dropping
This call is for you if you do not think you need a full evaluation but…
- 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
One-on-One Calls
For parents of babies and toddlers, birth - 3+ years
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This Group is for you if you’re looking for community and have questions or concerns related to breastfeeding, bottle feeding, pumping, reflux, tongue ties, sleep, and more!
Tuition: Free
Bi-weekly Friday Meet-ups at 10 am!
Infant Feeding Support Group
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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
We can make a plan to help you meet your goals.
You’ve spent enough time googling and guessing the right way to address your current challenges
Ready to stop feeling stuck and start feeling empowered?
Growth will look so good on you!
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