Where Feeding Meets Function

Most feeding challenges aren't just about the latch—they are about how a baby’s body moves, breathes, and processes sensory information. At Milk and Milestones, we bridge the gap between lactation support and developmental therapy.We don't just look at the mouth; we look at the whole baby.

Lactation Consulting (The "Milk")

Specialized support for the feeding relationship. We help you navigate:

• Painful Latching: Identifying root causes like positioning or oral restrictions (ties).

• Supply Management: Strategies for oversupply, undersupply, or return-to-work pumping.

• Bottle Refusal: Gentle, OT-informed techniques for babies struggling with transitions.

Pediatric Occupational Therapy (The "Milestones")

Functional therapy to help your baby thrive in their "jobs" of eating, sleeping, and playing:

• Body Tension & Torticollis: Addressing "tight" babies who struggle to get comfortable.

• Tummy Time Success: Turning tears into play through postural support.

• Sensory Processing: Helping babies who are easily overwhelmed by their environment.

Hybrid Evaluation

Why choose one when you can have both? Our evaluation combines an IBCLC clinical feeding assessment with a Pediatric OT developmental screening. This is ideal for families dealing with:

• Reflux or Colic: Is it a digestive issue, or a nervous system/tension issue?

• Persistent Feeding Struggles: When "better positioning" isn't enough to fix the latch.

• Pre/Post Frenectomy Support: Helping babies "learn how to use their new tongue" through oral motor exercises.