Tongue Tie and Breastfeeding (2023)
Are you breastfeeding and suspect your baby has a tongue tie or lip tie? Here are some of the symptoms of tongue tie in babies: pain when breastfeeding, a chompy latch, clicking when feeding, difficulty bottle feeding, long feeds, and slow weight gain slow weight gain. You might see a divot in their tongue or a heart shaped tongue. If you are struggling with breast or bottle feeding and think your baby may have a tongue tie, I can help. Learn more about the services I offer here and get the support you need. I serve mount pleasant SC and the greater charleston area.
Tongue Tie (2023)
There are often visual signs of tongue, cheek, and lip ties in babies. In this new series of posts I explain some of the visual signs that may indicate compensation or less effective movement patterns which can affect the quality of feeds.
Infant Occupational Therapy: a Holistic Approach (2024)
Occupational therapy for Babies: OT can be helpful for infants who are experiencing difficulties like breastfeeding, bottle feeding, tongue tie, and development. At Nurture and Nourish Charleston, our occupational therapist can work with the infant and the mother to address any physical or developmental issues that may be hindering successful feeds. Here are some ways in which occupational therapy can help!
Bottle Refusal (2024)
Is your newborn refusing bottles? Nurture and Nourish in Charleston SC, offers bottle feeding aversion solutions! Bottle refusal can be so stressful. It can happen for a lot of different reasons. Here are some of the reasons that refusal can happen. It’s important to determine the cause of the refusal, in order to find the correct solution, but these are some strategies to try. I highly recommend getting help for bottle refusal in order to avoid further feeding challenges.
Baby Led Weaning
Have you heard of baby led weaning? Have you tried BLW? Are you curious about what foods you can introduce with baby led weaning? A lot of parents are interested this way of introducing foods but are also nervous about it. If you want to learn about the benefits of BLW, check out this post.
New Lactation Office in North Mount Pleasant
Nurture & Nourish Services is expanding with a new office in North Mount Pleasant. Check out our convenient location and expert lactation support and infant craniosacral therapy. Whether you're seeking breastfeeding assistance, infant therapy, or specialized care, our dedicated team is here to help. Experience personalized support in a comfortable setting. Book your appointment today and take the first step towards nurturing your baby's health and well-being.