Speech Therapy Plus

Infant Feeding and Lactation Services

Compassionate, evidence-based feeding support for both baby and parent from the newborn stage and beyond.
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Signs Your Baby May Benefit From Feeding Support

  • Difficulty latching
  • Fatigue during feeding
  • Clicking sounds during feeds
  • Bottle feeding challenges
  • Painful breastfeeding
  • Tongue tie concerns
  • Poor weight gain
  • Frustration during feeds
  • Reflux or gassiness
  • Prolonged or inefficient feeds
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Our Infant Feeding & Lactation Services

Breastfeeding & Bottle Feeding Support

Latch assessment, positioning support, milk transfer evaluation and feeding strategies.

Tongue Tie & Oral Motor Assessment

Comprehensive evaluation and therapy before and after release to improve feeding outcomes.

Prenatal Lactation Consultations

Prepare for breastfeeding success with education and personalized guidance.

Postpartum Feeding Support

Individualized feeding plans, hands-on coaching and ongoing support for parents.

Pumping & Return-To-Work Planning

Pumping guidance, milk storage, schedules and return-to-work support.

Sensory & Developmental Feeding Support

Specialized care for premature infants and medically complex babies with feeding challenges.

What Is a Tongue Tie?

A tongue-tie, also known as ankyloglossia, occurs when the tissue under your baby’s tongue is tight or restrictive. This can limit tongue movement and affect how your baby feeds.

Why Therapy Before Release Matters

When structure restricts tongue movement, babies develop compensatory patterns that may continue even after the restriction is removed. Pre-release oral motor therapy strengthens muscles and improves coordination. Starting therapy before the procedure can significantly improve feeding outcomes afterward.

About Tongue-Tie

Many babies with a tongue-tie have difficulty with breastfeeding or bottle feeding, including challenges with latch andsucti on. This can impact how efficiently they transfer milk and may affect weight gain.

What Pre-release Therapy Includes

Sessions focus on improving tongue mobility and strengthening sucking patterns through guided oral motor exercises. Therapy also supports the coordination of sucking, swallowing, and breathing, which is essential for safe and effective feeding. Positioning and latch techniques are addressed to optimize feeding, and parents receive hands-on coaching so they feel confident continuing strategies at home.

Signs Your Baby May Benefit

Your baby may benefit from oral motor therapy if feeding feels challenging. Signs include a shallow latch, clicking sounds during feeds, or prolonged and inefficient feeding sessions.

Feeding Challenges

Babies may fatigue easily, fall asleep quickly while feeding, or struggle with weight gain. You may also notice gassiness, reflux, or visible frustration during feeds.

Impact on Mothers

For breastfeeding mothers, feeding may be painful or uncomfortable. Many babies with a tongue-tie have difficulty with breastfeeding or bottle feeding, including challenges with latch and suction.

Benefits Of Starting Before Release

Faster Feeding Improvements

Babies often show faster improvements in feeding and are less likely to continue using ineffective patterns. Early support reduces the risk of ongoing feeding difficulties and helps parents feel more confident and prepared. It also supports stronger long-term oral function as your baby grows.

What To Expect After Release

Continued therapy following a procedure reinforces new tongue movements and helps your baby avoid returning to old habits. Therapy also supports the healing process and ensures that feeding continues to improve in a safe and functional way. Our approach at Speech Therapy Plus is individualized.
Our specialized providers work closely with the care-team and strive to empower parents and caregivers every step of the way.

Our Approach

Coordinated Care

Working with your ENT, pediatric dentist, body workers, pediatricians & other specialists.

Evidence-based

Using gentle, evidence-based techniques, we support both your baby and your family throughout the entire process.

Family Support

Our goal is to make feeding a more comfortable, successful, and positive experience for everyone involved.