Infant Feeding & Early Care Education
Lactation Services
Feeding is a vital part of your baby’s early development, providing essential nutrition, comfort, and bonding. While it’s a natural process, many families experience challenges along the way.
At Advanced Therapy Solutions, our lactation services are designed to support both mother and baby through every stage of the feeding journey. Our trained professionals provide personalized guidance to help you feel confident, comfortable, and supported.
We assist families with a wide range of feeding concerns, including:
- Difficulty with latching on breast/bottle
- Discomfort during feeding or latching issues
- Low milk supply or oversupply
- Concerns about baby’s weight gain
- Tongue-tie or oral restrictions
- Transitioning between breast and bottle
Did you know?
- Feeding supports your baby’s immune system and brain development.
- Many feeding challenges are common and can be resolved with the right support.
- Early lactation support can prevent long-term feeding difficulties.
- Lactation support benefits families using bottle or combination feeding methods.
Common concerns we address:
Feeding:
- Ensure optimal feeding with both bottle feeding and combination feeding
- Concerns regarding milk supply
- Discomfort during feeding or latching issues
- Misshapen nipples after feedings
- Feeling as if feeding is “a full time job”
- History of engorgement, clogged ducts, or mastitis
- Difficulty feeding without nipple shields
- Frequent spitting up or reflux-like symptoms
- Assess for lip-tie and/or tongue tie
- Support with bottle-feeding transitions
Development:
- Readiness to transition to solids
- Understand & meet developmental milestones
- Resistance to tummy time
- Play positioning: based on age and developmental skills
- Preference for head turning or tilting
- Head shape or flat spot concerns
- Frequent gassiness, fussiness, or colic
- Constipation
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Lactation Services FAQs
You can seek support for your baby as young as a few days old. It’s especially helpful if you’re experiencing pain, latch difficulties, or concerns about milk supply or your baby’s feeding.
No. Lactation services also support families who are pumping, combination feeding, or bottle feeding. The goal is to ensure your baby is feeding safely and effectively.
A session typically includes reviewing your history, observing a feeding session, assessing your baby’s latch and oral function, and providing hands-on guidance and recommendations.
Many families notice improvements after just one session, while others may benefit from ongoing support depending on their situation.