Infant Feeding/Lactation Counseling
ABOUT
As a feeding therapist, Certified Lactation Counselor, and orofacial myofunctional therapist, Erica has a unique set of skills to work with infants with oral motor difficulties that are impacting breastfeeding and bottle feeding.
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Erica specializes in working with babies with special needs, such as Down Syndrome. She also specializes in working with babies with suspected tongue tie and/or lip tie.
TREATMENT AREAS
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Functional evaluation to determine presence of tongue/lip ties, and impact on feeding
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Pre and post op therapy for a tongue/lip tie procedure
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Breast and bottle feeding issues:
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Difficulty latching
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Painful latch
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Difficulty transferring milk
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Low weight gain
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Bottle refusal
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Help choosing the right bottle and introducing it
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*Home visits are available for infant feeding evaluations in a 30 minute radius of Pittsburgh, depending on availability. A small travel fee may apply, depending on location.