Lactation & Feeding
I am an advanced practice provider in swallowing assessment, evaluation, and intervention under the CA Board of Occupational Therapy. I also am a certified lactation consultant. I understand that feeding can be one of the most rewarding—and stressful—parts of caring for a child. My approach focuses on helping families find practical, individualized solutions that support their feeding goals and child’s nutrition, while considering the entire family’s well-being. I will not recommend elaborately complicated feeding plans that give you extra work while you are just trying to stay afloat. I promise.
Breastfeeding Support
Breastfeeding support after hospitalization
Positioning and latching challenges
Establishing and maintaining milk supply
Breastfeeding multiples
Breastfeeding premature or medically complex infants
Pumping
Breast and nipple soreness
Transitioning between breast and bottle feeding
Sensory challenges with breastfeeding (avoidance or aversion)
Assessing nipple flow rate
Bottle choice
Pacing
Positioning
Introducing bottles
Bottle latch/efficiency
Sensory challenges with bottle feeding (avoidance or aversion)
Transitioning between breast and bottle feeding
Identifying infant feeding cues
Bottle Feeding Support
General Feeding Support
Reflux
Navigating discharge with an NG tube or G tube
Introduction to solids
Craniofacial anomalies/orofacial clefts impacting feeding
Swallowing concerns
Cardiac conditions impacting feeding
Respiratory conditions impacting feeding
Neurological conditions impacting feeding
Congenital conditions impacting feeding