If you're pregnant, just brought your baby home, or quietly wondering whether feeds are supposed to feel this hard, this episode is for you. Feeding therapist Alessandra McKenna of Feeding Foundations OT walks us through what healthy feeding looks like, which signs are worth a closer look, and how to get support early so you're not left guessing.
In this episode, we cover:
- What to expect in the first 24 to 48 hours of feeding
- What healthy feeding actually looks like
- Symptoms that may mean your baby is having trouble feeding
- What a feeding evaluation looks like
- What can happen if feeding challenges are left untreated
Chapters
- 00:00 Understanding Infant Feeding Challenges
- 03:22 Impact of Traumatic Birth on Feeding
- 05:58 First 24-48 Hours After Birth
- 09:21 Feeding Therapy and Evaluation
- 12:33 Developmental Milestones and Feeding
- 15:56 Early Identification of Feeding Issues
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