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Feeding Foundations

Feeding Foundations specializes in breastfeeding/pumping support and pediatric feeding therapy.

08/04/2024

Happy World Breastfeeding Week!! Come see me at Mint Condition Sports Medicine in Grampian for prenatal and postnatal consults. The visit doesn’t just stop there. I will continue checking in along your nursing/pumping journey and you are free to ask questions you may have at any time! I love helping people and I am very passionate in this area. If you need help, please reach out to me or call Mint at 814-236-0700 to book an appt! 🤍

05/03/2024

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03/13/2024

*Feeding Milestones 6-12 months*

1. Starts to show interest in solid foods
2. Begins to mouth and taste solid foods
3. Learns to sit independently, which allows for self feeding with supervision
4. Develops pincer grasp, enabling picking up small food items like Cherrios or small pieces of fruit
5. May begin to experiment with self-feeding using fingers and hands
6. Increase intake of solid foods while still relying primarily on breast milk or formula for nutrition

*If your child continues to gag longer than a year of age, a feeding consult may be indicated*
*I recommend waiting to start solid foods until your child is able to independently sit up by themselves to reduce the risk of choking*

02/14/2024

Get ready for weekly educational feeding and lactation content ‼️⬇️

*Feeding Milestones Birth to 6 months*

1. Displays rooting reflex
2. Suckles and demonstrates a strong sucking reflex
3. Begins to coordinate suck-swallow-breathe pattern
4. Can latch onto breast or bottle and suck effectively
5. Shows hunger cues such as rooting, sucking on hands, or licking lips.
6. Typically consumes breast milk or formula exclusively; with introduction of solids around 6 months (or when showing interest with good core stability)

*Babies that are tongue tied typically demonstrate weak sucking skills and a disorganized suck-swallow-breathe pattern because they have a hard time managing the flow of milk. If your baby has a hard time sucking at the breast, bottle or on a pacifier an evaluation may be indicated! Follow along for my next post on 6-12 months! 💚

01/31/2024

Today is the last day to snag the 50% off discount on initial evaluations for feeding AND lactation services!! If you call and book today, I will still honor the discount. You can call Mint Condition to schedule a visit 814-236-0700. 💚

01/18/2024

Sharing my story!! My kiddos are my inspiration. I hope to help others facing the same battles as I did and prevent further feeding issues in the future! Please give Mint a call if you are struggling to breastfeed/pump or if your child is experiencing any feeding difficulties!! 💚

01/12/2024

First day of work line up today: 4 feeding therapy assessments and 2 lactation consults. Today was amazing and I loved every minute of it. I hope to help more moms and babies/kiddos thrive in their feeding journeys! 💚
**Please take advantage of the 50% discount on the initial evaluations for the month of January. Run—don’t walk, I am booking quickly! **

01/05/2024

Hello, let me introduce myself!! My name is Jessica Starr and I am the founder of Feeding Foundations. I attended Clarion University of PA for a Bachelor’s Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders/Audiology and a Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology. I also have a minor in Social Work. I specialize in the areas of pediatric feeding, dysphagia, endoscopy, and I’m also a certified breastfeeding counselor (CBC). I have experience in a variety of settings such as: skilled nursing facilities, outpatient, acute care, inpatient, NICU, early intervention and home health. I found my passion for dysphagia, tethered oral tissues (TOTs), and feeding early in my career. I became more interested in these areas after having children, as I experienced many feeding difficulties with my own two children. I am a passionate advocate for moms and babies and I would love to work with you and your child. In my spare time, I enjoy traveling, fitness and spending time with my husband and two children. Stay tuned for weekly posts on all things pediatric feeding and lactation support!

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258 Main Street
Grampian, PA
16838

Website

http://www.mintedchiro.com/

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