Breastfeeding is natural, but it doesn’t always come easily. Challenges with latch, milk transfer, milk supply, or discomfort can make feeding stressful for both parent and baby. As a Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) and speech language pathologist, I take a whole-child approach to breastfeeding, looking at your baby’s oral function, feeding patterns, positioning, and coordination to better understand what may be contributing to feeding difficulties.

Every breastfeeding journey is unique. My goal is to provide personalized support, practical strategies, and a better understanding of your baby’s feeding skills so you can move forward with greater confidence and comfort.

Additional lactation support may be helpful when breastfeeding feels difficult or when you have concerns about your baby’s feeding. Signs may include pain or discomfort, difficulty maintaining a latch, very short or prolonged feedings, frequent feeding without seeming satisfied, inconsistent swallowing, concerns about milk transfer or weight gain, or ongoing breast fullness after feeds.

Concerns with your baby’s oral movement, coordination, or digestion may also affect feeding. An evaluation can help identify areas that may be contributing to difficulty and provide individualized strategies to support more efficient, comfortable, and functional breastfeeding.

Oral restrictions, including tongue and lip ties, can be a confusing and sometimes controversial topic for families and pediatric professionals. What matters most is not simply what a frenulum looks like, but how it functions. During a feeding evaluation, I look at your baby’s oral structures and, more importantly, how the tongue, lips, jaw, and other structures are moving and working together during breastfeeding.

I have completed more than 215 hours of continuing education, focusing on feeding, oral function, tethered oral tissues, and related areas. My goal is to help you understand what I am seeing, how it may be affecting your baby’s feeding, and create the most supportive plan for your family.