Lactation Consultant Services
HM Speech is proud to have teamed up with a local International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), Kate.
Kate is both a Certified Practicing Speech Pathologist and IBCLC. She has a unique skillset to provide in depth support and intervention on:
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Oral motor assessment/infant oral reflexes/tongue tie
Feeding difficulties - Fussy/picky eaters, Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder
Transition to solids
Oral aversion management
Tube weaning feeding support
Dysphagia - swallow difficulties and aspiration risk
Diet modifications
Tresillian trained
Services Offered
Thorough Case History
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Feeding Support: Assessing and managing baby oromotor skills & breast & feeding position
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Assessing tongue tie, poor attachment & breast refusal
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Assessing & management of cracked & painful nipples, nipple thrush & nipple vasospasm. Nipple shield issues and weaning
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Mastitis, low supply & oversupply
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Expressing (hand & pump)
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Management of feeding & returning to work
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Multiple births
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Settling for sleep & the feeding relationship​​
For referrals to our Speech Pathology feeding or Lactation Consultant services click here
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