Connections Occupational Therapy

09/22/2025

We see it all the time — unconventional (and sometimes unsafe) baby exercises going viral on social media. ⚠️

Even when they look helpful, the wrong move at the wrong time can cause harm. 🚫

Your baby deserves more than social media trends. 📈

Your baby deserves care from providers licensed to touch, treat, and individualize their approach. 💛

09/22/2025

Check out our website to answer frequently asked questions!

Infant Occupational Therapy and Lactation in Charleston, WV Making the connection between the body and feedingOccupational Therapy • Feeding Therapy • Lactation Is feeding your baby more difficult than you ever imagined? Let’s figure out WHY feedings aren’t going as planned and HOW you and y...

09/22/2025

09/18/2025

For the inaugural Deaf & Hard of Hearing Breastfeeding Week, we are thrilled to share an ASL Breastfeeding Education Video Series 🎉 !!!

The first of its kind, this breastfeeding series features education and information specifically targeted to engage Deaf and Hard of Hearing people. There is no spoken English used throughout the series, only ASL and closed captioning. The production company, Blue20, is owned by a Deaf person; more than 90% of the talent engaged and the production team is Deaf or Hard of Hearing.🤟🏽

The series includes:
1) Answers to Common Breastfeeding Concerns
2) The Gift That Lasts a Lifetime
3) Breastfeeding: In the Beginning; Returning to Work Advocacy

These three videos were produced by the D.C. Breastfeeding Coalition and Blue20 with love and care. We want to deeply thank the US Breastfeeding Committee for hosting these resources.

Link to access these free resources:
http://bit.ly/46wumBI

Image Description: Text on top reads “A DC Breastfeeding Coalition & Blue20 Production”. Three rectangular landscape shape video stills are on left. To the right of videos and titles is the larger title text that reads “ASL Breastfeeding Education Video Series” above the DC Breastfeeding Coalition logo of a breastfeeding mother and baby over the text for the Bitly link to access videos (in text above image description). 3 video stills on left stacked in descending order with titles listed above videos: 1)”Answers to Common Breastfeeding Concerns” with a couple and breastfeeding baby looking toward one another in a warmly lit room; 2)”The Gift That Lasts a Lifetime” with a couple in conversation with a lactation expert; 3)”Breastfeeding: In the Beginning; Returning to Work Advocacy” with a breastfeeding mother looking down at her resting baby who’s lying on her chest wrapped in bright green African traditional print.

09/18/2025

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It’s that time of year again! 🎃 As always, we will offer 2 after hours opportunities for your families (parents also welcome) to get the flu vaccine together before Halloween without missing work or school!

Saturday October 18th 10am-noon
Tuesday October 28th 4:30pm-6:30pm

Flu vaccines also available daily M-F from 4-4:30pm with no appointments needed!

09/16/2025

Will always share!

💙 Always check in on the ones you love; we never know what someone is going through!

Help is available 💛💙

💙 PSI Helpline ➡️ 1-800 - 944 - 4773

Call or text “Help” to 800-944-4773

💛 National Maternal Mental Health Hotline ➡️ 833-852-6262

Available 24/7 call or text

09/16/2025

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Brand new to is Deaf & Hard of Hearing Breastfeeding Week!

The purpose of this initiative is to provide the nation's marginalized and underrepresented Deaf community with accessible breastfeeding education, support, and community, because language and breastfeeding access matters from birth!

09/16/2025

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Did you know by age 1 the American Dental Association recommends to establish care with a Dentist. 🦷

09/16/2025

Are you an OT, PT or SLP working with maternal and pediatric populations in WV or nearby? Are you interested in networking?

Students are welcome!

Fill out your information with the QR code or go to the link here:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScXELV-l3hUMIXDlYTgtJXxbaFL8byVFRpoyiLwK2eFV3hqbA/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=103487588358308341836

Please complete the information in the month of September so we can assess interest! Thank you!

09/12/2025

Looking for an October Breastfeeding class? Check out this one at CAMC.

I have no future plans for group classes at this time.

If you have Aetna, UMR, or UHC, you can contact me to see if your insurance will cover a private prenatal breastfeeding class.

Help your baby have the best start in life by breastfeeding. Learn how breastfeeding works, how to latch the baby on, breastfeeding positions, when to feed the baby, breast care and breastfeeding lifestyle. Our next breastfeeding class is Oct. 6, and the cost is $45. Click here to register: https://reg.planetreg.com/E137594405475.

09/09/2025

Each year on September 9, FASD is highlighted as an opportunity to spread awareness & educate.

Resources on FASD (Fetal Alcohol Sydrome Disorder) can be found on the CDC website.

https://www.cdc.gov/fasd/resources/index.html

09/09/2025

Have formulas feeding questions? I can help.

Wanting to switch to a new formula? Let’s review the ingredients to make an informed choice.

Concerns with allergies dairy allergy or a sensitivity? Let’s talk about your options.

Questions regarding safety and preparation? Let’s alleviate any worries and make a plan.

Always happy to answer your questions to make sure babies are being fed safely and are happy with the formula they are on! 🩵