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