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Infant Feeding Therapist 👶🏼
Breastfeeding•Bodywork•CFT•Bottle-refusal•Tongue ties•Tension• Torticolis
📍Palm Beach, FL🌴 | Virtual
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Training season’s over… but the learning never stops. 🤍

10 years as a PICU nurse, becoming an IBCLC, and having 3 babies of my own. Every experience has shaped the way I care for moms and babies today.

I’m so grateful for the incredible providers, SLPs, OTs, doulas, fellow lactation consultants, local business owners, and fellow moms who have welcomed me, shared their knowledge, opened doors, and given me opportunities to grow.

What started as a passion has turned into something so much bigger than I ever imagined.

Here’s to continuing to learn, grow, build community, and support families along the way. 🥹✨

#IBCLC #LactationConsultant #PalmBeachCounty #Motherhood #WomenSupportingWomen

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The dream feeding team of SLP, OT, and IBCLC for the most well rounded approach 🩵 your feeding journey doesn’t have to leave you guessing. We are here to help 🩵🌊✨

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Speech Waves is a therapist owned & operated private practice that focuses on specialized pediatric feeding therapy. We are currently serving families is Florida (St. Pete, Tarpon Springs, Tampa, Jupiter). Speech Waves also offers remote services including but not limited to online parent coaching and SLP mentorship. Have questions? Feel free to connect with us via DM or take a look at the links in our bio 🤍🌊

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A tongue tie journey is about more than looking under a baby’s tongue. 👅
And this is where an SLP, infant OT, and lactation consultant can each play an important role.
We may not be the provider who makes the medical diagnosis of a tongue tie — and we shouldn’t pretend that we are.
But we CAN evaluate function.
👄 SLP:
Looks at oral-motor skills, suck–swallow–breathe coordination, oral function, feeding efficiency, and how the tongue is functioning during feeding.
👐 Infant OT:
Looks at the whole baby — positioning, regulation, body tension, postural stability, sensory-motor factors, and how these can impact feeding and function.
🤱 Lactation Consultant:
Looks at the breastfeeding relationship — latch, milk transfer, positioning, maternal comfort, supply, pumping, and what’s happening for both mom AND baby during the feed.
And none of us should be working in a silo.
Because a tongue tie isn’t just:
“Can I see the frenulum?”
The bigger questions are:
→ What is baby actually able to DO with their mouth?
→ Is feeding functional and efficient?
→ Is mom comfortable?
→ Is baby transferring milk effectively?
→ Are there compensations happening?
→ What other factors could be contributing?
→ Does this family need another professional involved?
Our job isn’t to tell a family, “Your baby definitely needs a release.”
And it isn’t to tell them, “A tongue tie doesn’t matter.”
Our job is to help families understand what we’re seeing functionally, provide appropriate support within our scope, collaborate with the medical team when indicated, and help parents make informed decisions.
Because sometimes the most valuable thing we can give a mom isn’t an answer.
It’s a team that listens, evaluates the whole picture, and helps her navigate the next step. 🤍

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a promise to all our clients ♥️

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Speech Waves is a therapist-owned & operated private practice that focuses on specialized infant and pediatric feeding therapy. We are currently serving families in Florida (St. Pete, Tarpon Springs, Tampa, Jupiter). Speech Waves also offers remote services including but not limited to online parent coaching and SLP mentorship!

Have questions? Feel free to connect with us via DM or take a look at the links in our bio 🤍🌊

#speechtherapist #pediatricfeedingtherapy #tampamoms #jupitermoms #speechwaves

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Before we put rice cereal in the bottle… can we talk about WHY baby is refluxing? 👀

Rice cereal in a bottle has been a longtime recommendation for babies with reflux, but thickening isn’t always the answer.

Sometimes we need to zoom out and look at the feeding mechanics.

👅 Oral function:
Is baby able to coordinate their tongue, jaw, lips, and suck effectively?

🍼 Latch + milk transfer:
Is baby maintaining a functional latch, or are they losing suction, clicking, gulping, or taking in a lot of air?

💨 Air intake:
Could poor seal, inefficient sucking, or a fast flow be contributing to frequent swallowing of air and discomfort?

⏱️ Pacing + flow:
Is the nipple flow appropriate for this baby, or are they struggling to manage the volume coming into their mouth?

🤱 Breastfeeding mechanics:
For breastfed babies, positioning, latch, milk flow, and milk supply can all be pieces of the feeding picture worth evaluating.

And yes — thickening can be appropriate for some infants, particularly when there is a specific clinical indication such as dysphagia. But it shouldn’t automatically be the first answer to “my baby spits up.”

Because if the underlying issue is inefficient feeding, poor coordination, a difficult latch, or a flow mismatch…

Adding cereal doesn’t necessarily address the reason the feeding is difficult.

Instead of asking:

“Should we add rice cereal?”

Let’s start asking:

“What’s happening during this baby’s feed?”

That’s where a feeding evaluation can be really valuable. ❤️

And because infant reflux and swallowing concerns can have many causes, individualized evaluation matters — especially if there is coughing/choking, respiratory changes, poor weight gain, significant feeding distress, or suspected dysphagia.

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Just a short list of some of the things we love 💗

Work is always fun with @newbornflow

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I had the hardest time picking my favorite 20 photos… and I already know I’ll be sharing more because just WOW.

To see something that lived in my head for months come to life like this… and then be captured so beautifully?

It’s hard to put into words. Babies in Bloom was never just meant to be an event. It was meant to feel like walking into a space where support already exists 🫶🏾

Where you don’t have to search for answers, you don’t feel alone, and where the right people are already in the room.

I’m so incredibly grateful for everyone who showed up, supported, collaborated, and made this what it was.

And to @katiecassinphotography ... you captured this so perfectly.

Thank you for giving me something I’ll be able to look back on and feel all over again 🤍

#communityovercompetition #ittakesavillage #motherhoodcommunity #southfloridamoms #browardmoms

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This conversation meant more than I expected 🤍

Not just about postpartum…but about the parts of motherhood we don’t talk about enough.

The identity shifts.
The anxiety.
The “who am I now?”

And how much we need spaces where moms feel seen and supported.

Thank you @ashlithemamacoach for allowing me to moderate your second annual Babies in Bloom event 💕 You did such a great job!

This is just the beginning. 🤍

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I’ve been trying to find the words for this… and honestly, I’m still processing it all.

The past few months stretched me in ways I didn’t expect. There were a lot of moments where I felt overwhelmed, unsure, and just really tired.

But being in that room yesterday shifted something.

🌸 Seeing strangers connect.
🌸 Watching conversations happen naturally.
🌸 Hearing feedback in real time about how supported it felt.

That’s what I wanted this to be.

Not just another event… but a space where you could walk in and actually feel like you’re not doing this alone 🥹

There was so much intention behind every part of it.. from how you were welcomed at the door by @lightsongirls to the way providers showed up and really took the time to teach, demonstrate, and meet people where they are.

I’m really grateful for that 🫶🏾

Grateful for @motherhoodvillagecoralsprings for opening their space and being the kind of village every family needs.

So grateful for the pediatric practices who couldn’t physically be there, but supported this event in such thoughtful ways: @rise.shinepediatrics for the light bites, @allegrafamilypediatrics for the goodie bags, and @bluebirdkidshealth for our programs and signage 🤍

🫶🏾 Grateful for every provider who poured so much into this.
🫶🏾 Grateful for the experts who shared their knowledge and guided real conversations.
🫶🏾 Grateful for the doulas who created such a grounding, empowering experience.
🫶🏾 Grateful fo @_wallora.co_ and our BEAUTIFUL balloon arch, decor and flowers for each mom 🥺

💐 And grateful for every woman, the partners and little ones who came with them... who allowed themselves to be part of it.

This is exactly the kind of community I’ve always hoped to be part of building here in South Florida.

If you were there, I’d love to know… what was your favorite part? 👇🏾👇🏾

#postpartumsupport
#fortlauderdalemoms
#firsttimemom
#communitymatters
#ittakesavillage

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We’re officially SOLD OUT for our 2nd Annual Babies in Bloom! 💃🏽🌷

For our 75 expecting moms & families, here’s what you need to know before joining us tomorrow morning! ⬆️⬆️⬆️

Get ready for a day of empowering resources, friendly connections, exciting giveaways and so much fun!

🌸 Babies in Bloom
🗓️ Saturday, April 11, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
📍 @motherhoodvillagecoralsprings

If you’re attending Babies in Bloom, drop your fave flower emojis below! 💐⬇️

We can’t wait to meet YOU! 💕

#pregnantinsouthflorida #southfloridamoms #babyevent #fourthtrimester #babiesinbloom

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🌷🌻🌸 3 DAYS AWAY from our 2nd Annual Babies in Bloom!!! 🌷🌻🌸

I’m beyond excited to welcome 75 expecting mamas & families this Saturday @motherhoodvillagecoralsprings …this event is designed just for YOU!

We’ve intentionally brought together trusted providers serving families in South Florida so you can meet your support team before baby arrives.

🫶🏽 Meet the providers:
@shephysicaltherapy
@spectrababyusa
@drcarlytokar
@zenful_mamas
@babywellnessmassage
@sunkidzdental
@strongthroughmotherhood

💐 Speaker sessions moderated by @adriana_hummel
⭐️ Pediatrician & IBCLC Petra McEwan @mommyandmeconsulting
⭐️ Pediatric OT Dominique Grossman @newbornflow
⭐️ Pelvic Floor PT Kat Vigo, founder of @painlesspregnancy
⭐️ Perinatal Mental Health Therapist Sowania Germain @themamatherapist_

💝 Goodie bags & giveaways sponsored by:
@allegrafamilypediatrics @evenflofeeding @papablic_inc @motherloveherb @silveretteusa @eyedocbri @anatomiepelvichealth @childlifeessentials @doctorgena @fertility_postpartum_fl @drpatricia.chiro
@taylors.bookcorner @fertility_postpartum_fl @fourthtrimestercaregroup @healthyhomecleanbody @tubbytodd @drinkmamawater @gobravebabies
@strongthroughmotherhood @drcarlytokar
@breastfeed.themilkywave @zenful_mamas
@babywellnessmassage @beekeepers_naturals @motifmedical

✨ Doula lounge experience led by
@aserenebirth
@serenitysdoula
@carry_you_through_doula
@anointedcradleco
@consciousmana
@lovingbeginningsdoula
@aspiredmother
@caringbirthdoula

📸 Magic captured by @katiecassinphotography
🌼 Decor by @_wallora.co_
🥐 Light bites sponsored by @rise.shinepediatrics
🌟 Signage sponsored by @bluebirdkidshealth
🤍 Guided experience provided by @lightsongirls

🌸 Babies in Bloom
🗓️ Saturday, April 11, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
📍 @motherhoodvillagecoralsprings
🎟️ Free for expecting families, but registration is required.

We’re ALMOST SOLD OUT - last chance to grab your ticket, comment BLOOM & I’ll send you the link! 🌸

#pregnantinsouthflorida #southfloridamoms #babyevent #fourthtrimester #babiesinbloom

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✨ Coastal Huddle: New Moms Group ✨

If you’ve been thinking about joining us… this is your sign 🤍

We only have 3 more Coastal Huddle meetups before we break for the summer, and we would absolutely love to have you there.

📅 Upcoming Dates: • April 21 • May 5 • May 19

Whether you’re navigating newborn life, feeding, sleep, or simply wanting to get out of the house and be around other moms who get it… this space is for you.
Come as you are. Babies always welcome 🤍

✨ Join us before we pause for summer - we’ll be back again soon, but these last few gatherings are always extra special.

📍 Jupiter + Royal Palm Beach location

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