We are here to provide comprehensive assistance and guidance to help you and your baby navigate the wonderful world of feeding. With our specialized knowledge and expertise in lactation and infant development, we offer a range of services tailored to address specific feeding challenges and promote a positive experience for both you and your little one.

What our Pediatric Physiotherapist can Help With:

Assess Proper Latch Positioning and Mechanics: 

We will evaluate the latch technique and positioning to ensure that your baby is effectively emptying the breast, promoting efficient milk transfer, and minimizing discomfort for you.

Assess and Treat Infant Jaw and Neck Restrictions: 

If your baby is experiencing difficulties with feeding due to muscle tension, torticollis, or other jaw and neck restrictions, we will assess and provide appropriate treatment to optimize their feeding abilities.

Assess and Treat Infant Suck Mechanics: 

We will analyze your baby's tongue and mouth movements during feeding, identifying any issues with their suck mechanics, and implementing targeted interventions to enhance their feeding skills.

Provide Pre and Post Frenectomy Bodywork: 

If your baby requires a frenectomy (tie revision of lip or tongue), we offer specialized bodywork techniques to support their healing process and improve their feeding outcomes.

Treat Inflammatory Factors of Mother's Breast: 

With a doctor's referral, we can assist in the treatment of blocked ducts or other inflammatory conditions affecting the mother's breast, utilizing appropriate physiotherapy techniques to promote healing and relieve discomfort.

Treat Musculoskeletal Pain of Mom: 

If you are experiencing neck, shoulder, or wrist pain as a result of breastfeeding positioning, we can provide targeted physiotherapy interventions to alleviate musculoskeletal discomfort and support your overall well-being.

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Things our Pediatric Physiotherapist Cannot Treat:

To ensure clarity on the scope of physiotherapy as it relates to feeding, please note the following:

• ‍Feeding Schedules: We do not prescribe specific feeding schedules as every baby's feeding needs may vary.
• Supply Concerns: While we provide support and guidance to enhance breastfeeding, we do not directly address concerns related to milk supply.
• Supplementation: Determining the need for supplementation is beyond the scope of our practice, and we recommend consulting with a lactation consultant or healthcare provider for guidance in this area.
• Prescription of Feeding Support Techniques/Devices: We can offer advice and demonstrate proper breastfeeding techniques, but we do not prescribe or recommend specific feeding support techniques or devices.
• Breast Health without Referral: For breast health concerns, it is important to seek guidance from a physician or midwife who can provide appropriate assessment and referrals if necessary.

For help with the above, you can always book a consultation with one of our Registered Lactation Consultants.

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We are dedicated to working collaboratively with you, your baby, and other healthcare professionals to provide the best possible support for your feeding journey.

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