Promoting family and baby wellness
I am committed to building a supportive community to equip and empower families to be successful at every stage of their lactation, infant, and toddler feeding journey. It truly takes a village to raise a child, and therefore I believe that a collaborative care approach is more impactful on feeding outcomes. I provide families with services and education that fill in the gap where our villages once were. I aim to create a supportive and inclusive environment, where your family will feel safe to express feelings, ask questions, and voice concerns. My guidance is backed by evidence-based care, and taught to your family with empathy. This individualized approach, will help your family meet its specific needs and goals. My ultimate objective is to help you thrive on this beautiful, and complex journey that is parenthood.
SERVICES
Lactation Consultation
Breastfeeding is a skill that new parents and their babies learn together. There are a variety of techniques that can be used to address every family's unique issues. We will identify and address those issues and develop a plan that works best for your family.
Bottle Feeding Consultation
Bottle feeding is not a “one size and shape” fits all. Whether your baby has feeding difficulties due to prematurity, medical and/or genetic diagnosis, tongue and/or lip tie, or cleft lip and/or palate, there are techniques that can be used to address every family's unique issues. Or maybe, you are ready to transition your baby to the bottle, and need help doing so.
Introducing Complimentary Foods
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends introducing complementary foods at approximately 6 months of age. I also work with children who are often times termed “Picky Eaters”, whether it is due to a developed oral aversion or hypersensitivity, and/or possibly due to a medical and/or genetic diagnosis.
Developmental Consultation
A complete assessment looking at gross and fine motor coordination, age appropriate milestones, functional movement, play, torticollis, positional head deformities (e.g. plagiocephaly), body misalignment, tone,
and more .