Resources

Why Oral-Motor Exercises Need Clinical Guidance

A look at oral-motor exercises commonly shared online — like tongue and lip pulls or cheek massage — and why these exercises should be chosen and guided by a clinician rather than copied from social media.

Understanding Galactagogues: Herbal Support for Milk Production

Herbs can be a helpful part of a lactation journey, but they work best alongside a full picture of what's affecting supply. An overview of what galactagogues are and how to think about whether herbal support fits your body, baby, and feeding goals.

Understanding Pediatric Feeding Struggles: What Happens During an Assessment

When a child struggles to eat, the root cause might not be the food itself but the body's mechanics — a look at what's physically happening during mealtimes, including posture and facial muscle function.

Myofunctional Therapy Looks Strange—But Here's What It Does

Myofunctional therapy is more than tongue exercises. A look at how lips, tongue, jaw, and facial muscles work together for breathing, chewing, swallowing, and resting posture—and how targeted exercises and gentle hands-on techniques improve function.

Baby Gaining Weight? That Doesn't Always Mean Feeding Is Going Well

Weight gain is important, but it doesn't tell the whole feeding story — a baby may gain weight while working too hard to eat due to oral-motor challenges, tongue restriction, or airway concerns. Watch for signs like exhausting feeds, coughing, clicking, or leaking milk, and consider a feeding evaluation if something feels off.