Infant Feeding Therapy with Milk Stories

✔ 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

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 find 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.

Individualized Support In-Person and Virtually

As Austin’s only lactation-credentialed occupational therapist who works exclusively with babies —and specializes in maternal health— Milk Stories provides holistic, specialized care for babies and moms.

Office Visits

Visit us in our beautiful clinic space in South Austin (78746) by Barton Creek Square Mall

Home Visits

Get support in the comfort of your own home. Home visits are reserved for babies under 6 weeks old or on a case-by-case basis depending on location and availability.

Virtual Support

Convenient, flexible support delivered wherever you are, offering the same personalized care without the need to travel.

INITIAL ASSESSMENT

The initial 90-minute assessment covers both mom’s and baby’s needs – we take time to do a head to toe assessment including evaluating oral-motor skills, observe a feeding, check reflexes, look for tension and discuss your questions and goals.

FOLLOW UP SESSION

45-60 minutes and scheduled at a time and frequency that works best for your family and will maximize benefits.

VIRTUAL LACTATION CONSULTATION or WELLNESS VISIT

Virtual and approximately 45 minutes. Available for prenatal and postpartum consultations.

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 form regardless of payment type.

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