Lactation and Feeding Support in Trinity, Odessa, and Greater Tampa Bay
Lactation and Infant Feeding Therapy with International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLC)
Our lactation care goes beyond standard breastfeeding support
Our IBCLCs are also licensed OTs and SLPs with advanced training in feeding, swallowing, and oral motor function. This means they can assess the entire feeding system, including body tension, airway function, gut health, and nervous system regulation. They treat the root cause, not just the symptom.
Lactation and Feeding Support Includes:
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Low milk supply
Oversupply
Slow weight gain and milk transfer concerns
Feeding positioning
Pumping support and output concerns
Return to work pumping schedules
Clogged ducts
Mastitis
Weighted feed assessments
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Painful or difficult latch
Breast refusal
Bottle refusal
Chomping at the breast or bottle
Popping on and off during feeds
Clicking or gulping sounds during feeds
Leaking milk during feeds
Slow weight gain
Oral motor weakness affecting feeding
Bottle selections
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Pre-frenectomy therapy
Post-frenectomy therapy
Restricted tongue mobility
Restricted lip mobility
Poor oral coordination
Feeding inefficiency related to oral ties
Bodywork before and after release
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GERD
Reflux and persistent spitting up
Silent reflux
Colic and excessive gas
Body tension affecting feeding
Fussiness during or after feeds
Constipation and bowel irregularity in infants
Allergy/Intolerance Guidance
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Difficulty transitioning to solid foods
Excessive gagging with solids
Weaning from breast or bottle
Food aversion
Oral motor readiness for solids
Tongue Tie Support
Therapy before and after a tongue tie release improves outcomes significantly. It helps babies build the oral strength and coordination needed for efficient feeding. Not every tie requires a release, and every evaluation here looks at oral motor function, mobility, and strength first so that no option is overlooked.
Pumping and Flange Fitting
Most pumping moms are using the wrong flange size. It affects comfort, milk output, and raises the risk for clogged ducts and mastitis. It’s more complicated than just ordering a sizing kit, there are many more factors at play. We trial sizes, shapes, and materials with every pumping client to maximize outcomes.
Lactation Care Covered by Insurance
We accept most major commercial insurance plans for lactation consultations. We work with Cigna, UHC, Aetna, Anthem, Multiplan, and Velocity. Call us before your first visit and we will help you verify your coverage.
Now Offering Home Visits in South Tampa
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Now Offering Home Visits in South Tampa 〰️
Common Questions
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A standard lactation consultant is trained specifically in breastfeeding support. Our IBCLCs are also licensed occupational therapists and speech-language pathologists with advanced clinical training in feeding, swallowing, and oral motor function. That means we can assess and treat the full feeding system, including body tension, airway function, oral motor weakness, and nervous system regulation, not just the latch.
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Therapy is a critical part of tongue tie treatment whether or not a release is recommended. Before a release, therapy prepares the oral muscles and improves outcomes. After a release, therapy supports healing and helps the baby build the strength and coordination needed for efficient feeding. A release without therapy often produces incomplete results.
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Nipple pain, cracking, and discomfort during breastfeeding are common but they point to something specific that can be assessed and treated. Painful feeding is most often related to latch mechanics, oral motor function, tongue or lip tie, or positioning. All of these are addressable. You do not have to push through it.
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We accept most major commercial insurance plans for lactation services including Cigna, UHC, Aetna, Anthem, Multiplan, and Velocity. Coverage varies by plan. Call us before your first visit and we will help you verify your benefits. All other services at our practice are cash-pay. We accept HSA and FSA and provide superbills for out-of-network reimbursement.
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Yes. Prenatal lactation visits are one of the most effective ways to prepare for feeding your newborn. We cover how breastfeeding works, what to expect in the first days, latch basics, and pumping options. Coming in before birth means you are informed and prepared before you are also sleep deprived and figuring it out in real time.
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Slow weight gain in a breastfed or bottle fed baby is always worth evaluating. It can point to milk transfer issues, latch inefficiency, oral motor weakness, or a feeding pattern that is not giving your baby enough intake per session. A weighted feed assessment measures exactly how much milk your baby is transferring and helps us identify where the breakdown is happening.
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Yes. We help with pump selection, flange sizing, output concerns, and building a return-to-work pumping schedule that fits your life. Proper flange sizing alone can significantly improve comfort and output and lower your risk for clogged ducts and mastitis. Most pumping moms have never been properly sized.
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It can be. Excessive gas, fussiness after feeds, persistent spitting up, and general discomfort are often related to how a baby is feeding, including how much air they are taking in, how their oral muscles are coordinating, and how their body tension is affecting digestion. These are all things we assess and treat as part of a full feeding evaluation.
Getting Started is Simple
Fill out our contact form and share a little about what you are experiencing.
Step 1:
Reach out to us
A team member will connect with you and get your first appointment scheduled.
Step 2:
We will contact you within
24-48 business hours
Your first visit includes a comprehensive evaluation and a recommended treatment plan.
