Feeding Therapy
Our dedicated feeding therapists specialize in helping infants and children overcome feeding challenges to develop healthy, confident eating habits. Whether your child is struggling with bottle feeds, transitioning to solids, or struggling with growth or intake due to medical complexities, we provide personalized support tailored to their unique needs. Our therapists are trained in a wide variety of feeding therapy techniques and participate in monthly professional development to implement best evidence-based practice.
Feeding Therapy Services Include:
- Tube weaning support
- Assistance with introducing solids
- Support for picky eating and sensory related feeding challenges
- Difficulty with swallowing (dysphagia)
- Strategies for reducing mealtime stress
- Guidance for bottle refusal
- Oral motor therapy for chewing difficulties
Feeding Support and Monitoring for NICU Graduates
- Guidance on bottle selection (ensuring the appropriate flow rate and nipple shape)
- Support for paced and cue-based feeding
- Facilitation of skill development to enhance suck/swallow/breathe coordination
Lactation Support:
We also offer lactation support to help families navigate breastfeeding with confidence. Whether you’re working on improving latch, increasing milk supply, or transitioning back to work while continuing to nurse, we provide expert guidance to make the journey smoother.
Lactation Support Services Include:
- Facilitating optimal latch and milk transfer
- Maintaining or increasing milk supply
- Support for returning to work while breastfeeding
- Correct and efficient use of a breast pump
