The signs listed below are common indicators of feeding challenges.  The presence of one or more of these signs does not confirm a diagnosis but may suggest that a feeding evaluation would be beneficial.  If you have concerns, we offer complimentary consolations to help determine next steps for your child.

Signs and Symptoms of Infant Feeding Difficulties:

• Clicking, shallow latch, or slipping off the breast/bottle

• Milk leakage or poor seal

• Coughing, choking, or breathing difficulties during feeds

• Noisy breathing during feeds or wet vocal quality (during and/or after)

• Prolonged or inefficient feeding sessions

• Frequent spit-up with distress or suspected silent reflux

• Poor weight gain or even weight loss

• Persistent maternal nipple pain and discomfort, cracked or bleeding nipples

Feeding is a dynamic relationship between a parent and their infant.  When challenges arise, evaluating both sides of that relationship helps identify the most appropriate support.

At Thrive Pediatric Feeding and Swallowing Therapy, we want to support your journey by assessing your infant's feeding function to help determine if your baby's feeding skills are contributing to what you both are experiencing.  Therefore, we coordinate with IBCLCs and lactation consultants, otolaryngologists, your current medical provider(s), and other specialists to help support the dyad between you and your infant with both bottle and breastfeeding.