Tongue Tie Therapy: A Whole Body Approach (2024)
Discover the incredible benefits of infant bodywork and functional movement for your baby's growth and development. From addressing muscle tension and oral ties to promoting soothing regulation and supporting functional movement. Learn more about the benefits of a whole body approach when addressing infant tongue tie.
Tongue Tie Release: Oral Tie Surgery, Therapy, and Specialists (2024)
Tongue Tie Release: Comprehensive Guide to Newborn Tongue Tie Treatment Options. Learn about Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, Craniosacral Therapy, and Tongue Tie Surgery. Explore effective therapies in our latest blog post from Nurture and Nourish Services in Charleston.
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.
Free Mommy and Me Class! - SOLD OUT (2022)
I'm so excited to announce I'm teaching a mommy and me tummy time class at the Charleston Birth Place! If you are wondering when to start tummy time, how to do tummy time, or how much to do tummy time, then this class is for you! This class is not just about tummy time though, it's the TummyTime Method!
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.
Occupational Therapy and Lactation: treatment mastitis, milk bleb treatment, mental health, oral motor therapy, infant therapy (2023)
Breastfeeding and lactation are emerging areas of practice in the field of occupational therapy. Occupational therapy is a field I really love, and we have a unique lens we see through. Occupational therapy has a holistic approach that addresses the whole person. We also see the connection between a person's, mind and body. This means that when working with breastfeeding dyads, we can address the breastfeeding parent as a whole and the baby as a whole.
Occupational Therapy for Tongue Tie (2023)
Do you want to learn about occupational therapists and their role in the treatment tongue-tie. A atongue tie savvy OT can do to support a breastfeeding dyad. The great thing about OT’s having such a broad scope of practice is we have a knowledge base that helps us assess and treat so many challenges that dyads face with tongue-tie. Looking for oral tie support in South Carolina, reach out to Nurture and Nourish Services. I offer telehealth lactation support across the US too.
4 Month Milestones
Babies develop on different timelines. Development happens on a continuum, so some babies will develop some skills earlier and some a little later. Here are some of the skills that are likely to emerge each month.
New Pinterest Page
Super excited to announce I have a new pinterest page with info on lactation, infant feeding, breast and bottle feeding. I would love your support and a follow. Click the link below!
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.
Nurture & Nourish Services can help with
I’m a pediatric occupational therapist and a International Board Certified Lactation Consultant and I specialize in infants. I offer developmental, feeding, and lactation support.
How to become an IBCLC for OTs, SLPs, or PTs (2023)
How do you become a lactation consultant as a therapist? How long does it take to become a lactation consultant? Lactation is an emerging area of practice for occupational therapists, speech therapists, and physical therapists because of this I have had quite a few inquiries from therapists about how to become a lactation consultant. This blog will answer a lot of common questions.
Infant Craniosacral Therapy
Are you interested in trying baby craniosacral therapy? Then this post is for you. I’m offering Unwind and Activate sessions which include a combination of techniques to address tension, flexibility, alignment, and improve motor skills. These sessions are for pre-crawling babies, and I’m offering them in my Mount Pleasant office only.
Baby milestones by month
Babies develop on different timelines. Development happens on a continuum, so some babies will develop some skills earlier and some a little later. Here are some of the skills/behaviors that are likely to emerge each month.
Nurture & Nourish - New Digital Business Cards
I just wanted to introduce myself, I'm Erica Rampant and I help families feed their babies. I specialize in working with infants and families on development, feeding, and lactation.
Office in Mount Pleasant
Getting settled in!
I love having a designated office in Mount Pleasant to work with all my equipment. I’m so excited about some new tools I’m adding to my tool kit. More tools mean more ways to support my clients with their goals.
What makes me different?
Looking for expert lactation and developmental support in Charleston? As an IBCLC and pediatric occupational therapist, I focus on infant development and feeding. With specialized training in oral motor skills, swallowing function, sensory difficulties, and bodywork like craniosacral therapy, I offer comprehensive support for breastfeeding and bottle-feeding dyads. From positioning guidance to addressing muscle imbalances, I provide therapies in-house to streamline your care. Say goodbye to multiple appointments and stress, and reach out for personalized assistance. Discover how my expertise can help you and your baby overcome feeding challenges.
Feeding is a whole body activity
Feeding is a whole body activity. Babies who have difficulties feeding often have difficulty moving effectively too. Sometimes it's actually what's happening in the body that is affecting feeds. These babies may have a head turning preference, asymmetries, body tension, or decreased strength. That's why getting a provider that addresses the whole body can be so helpful.
Have you heard of baby-led weaning
Have you heard of baby led weaning? Are you curious about it for your baby? I was introduced to this method when my daughter started eating solids. Thanks to her fierce independent streak, she did not want to be spoon fed. So with the proper preparation, we tried baby led weaning and she loved it. I learned that surprisingly babies don’t need teeth to chew. My daughter is 7 now and she eats almost anything! If you are interested in baby led weaning, contact me today!