Succeeding In Feeding.
Well-Fed SLP specializes in pediatric feeding and lactation support. My approach begins with educating families to empower them with evidence based strategies to promote optimal feeding development. If feeding difficulty arrises, we work together to determine the root cause and initiate a plan to achieve success.
Areas of Specialty
Infant Feeding
A common misconception that many expectant parents have is that baby will be born knowing how to feed and parents will innately know how to feed them. While this is the case sometimes, parents frequently reach out to me with questions and concerns regarding feeding and weight gain. As a Certified Lactation Counselor I can help provide assistance and support throughout your breastfeeding journey if this is your choice. No matter what your feeding goals are, I'm happy to help explore the root of the problem and create a feeding plan to support your family.
Dysphagia
Sometimes children have difficulty swallowing. This can be due to several reasons and may be part of a complex medical issue. With my background in treating medically complex patients in a children's hospital, I can help make sure eating is safe and enjoyable. We can work together to help improve swallow function.
Feeding Development
There are many developmental milestones that children progress through throughout infancy, toddler and preschool years, and into school age. Children may excel in one stage of feeding, but struggle to progress to the next step. If this is something your child is struggling with, we can help get them back on track and help progress with the next steps.
Medical Complexities
I have a broad range of experience with children with medical complexities and know how important it is to customize treatment plans based on your child's unique and individual needs. Here are some of the disorders I have experience with:
- prematurity
- congenital heart disease (CHD)
- cleft lip and/or palate
- genetic disorders (including Trisomy 21/Down Syndrome)
- neurologic disorders
- traumatic brain injury
- spinal cord injury
- trach and ventilator dependence
- airway anomalies (such as laryngomalacia)
- tethered oral tissues (tongue and lip ties)
- cerebral palsy
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