Infant Feeding Therapy with Milk Stories

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Infant feeding therapy is a distinct clinical specialty for babies who struggle to feed comfortably and efficiently, whether at the breast, the bottle, or as they start and progress through solids. We work exclusively with infants in the first year, when the underlying skills (oral motor coordination, suck-swallow-breathe rhythm, body regulation) are still forming and most responsive to skilled support.

As dual credentialed IBCLC and OT providers, we bring a full-body, hands-on, functional approach to feeding. We look past the symptom (latch pain, reflux, refusal, slow weight gain) to the underlying cause, whether that's body tension, oral motor patterns, sensory dysregulation, or how the feeding setup is working. Once we figure out the why, we build a plan with you to make progress toward better function and a more positive experience.

Feeding is something you and your baby do together, so we treat it that way. You're the collaborator who knows your baby best; we're the clinicians who can see what's getting in the way. Every plan is built around what's doable for your family, with techniques you'll keep using long after we wrap up.

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  • Painful or Shallow Latch

  • Tongue or Lip Tie

  • Weak Suck or Oral Motor Difficulties

  • Clicking or Chomping at the Breast or Bottle

  • Very Long or Very Short Feeds

  • Bottle Refusal

  • Transitioning Between Breast and Bottle

  • Reflux, Colic, and Feeding Discomfort

  • Feeding Aversions

  • Slow or Stalled Weight Gain

  • Concerns About Milk Supply or Baby's Intake

  • Introducing or Progressing Solids

  • Torticollis or Body Tension Affecting Feeding

Individualized Support In Person & Virtually

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Payment Options

Milk Stories accepts credit cards, HSA/FSA, and works with select insurance plans through trusted partners. Some visits may be fully covered with prior approval.

We are partnered with Wildflower Health and The Lactation Network (TLN) to provide in-network options for eligible families. Pre-approval is required before your visit to confirm coverage.

Additional fees may apply for travel or specialized services.

For full details and guidance on using insurance, please visit Insurance Coverage for Lactation/Feeding Support

All new clients must fill out a request formregardless of payment type.

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