Fort Worth Lactation & Tongue Tie Specialists
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Feeding help

Breastfeeding & infant feeding help

Nine things families come to us for. Each one has its own page, so you can send it to your partner, your mom, or yourself at 3 a.m.

  1. 01Latch problems & painful breastfeeding Whether your baby won’t latch at all, constantly pops on and off, or breastfeeding simply doesn’t feel right, we’ll assess what’s happening and help…
  2. 02Nipple pain or trauma Breastfeeding shouldn’t feel like a toe-curling ordeal. If you’re experiencing nipple pain, cracking, bleeding or damage, we’ll look beyond the…
  3. 03Low milk supply Worried you aren’t making enough breast milk? An IBCLC can help determine whether you’re dealing with truly low milk supply, poor milk transfer or…
  4. 04Baby not gaining weight If your breastfed baby isn’t gaining weight as expected, we look closely at the entire feeding picture, including latch, milk transfer, feeding…
  5. 05Pumping & flange fitting Need to pump? We’ll help make sure your breast pump is working for you, not against you. We can help with pump settings, pumping schedules, milk…
  6. 06Sleepy or fussy babies Some babies fall asleep before getting a full feeding. Others become frustrated the moment they reach the breast or bottle. We’ll help determine…
  7. 07Supplementing safely, if needed If your baby needs additional milk, we’ll help you determine how to supplement safely with pumped breast milk, donor milk or formula while protecting…
  8. 08Tongue tie, lip tie & oral function Even if your pediatrician, an IBCLC or another provider has said there isn’t one or it’s “just a little one, no big deal,” we can help get your baby…
  9. 09Bottle feeding difficulties If your baby refuses bottles, struggles to coordinate sucking and swallowing, coughs or leaks milk during feeds, or suddenly stopped accepting a…