Pelvic Health Therapy - Infant, Pediatric & Adult
Lactation and infant feeding therapy supports families through every part of the feeding journey. It helps address concerns like latch pain, low supply, bottle refusal, slow weight gain, and feeding stress. With calm guidance and practical solutions, it aims to create safe, comfortable, and confident feeding experiences for both parent and baby.
Lactation Therapy
What to Expect During Your One Hour Evaluation
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Review of your health history including past and present pregnancies, births, and feeding histories
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Maternal mental health screen
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Breast and nipple examination as it relates to lactation
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Infant oral motor examination including screening for tethered oral tissues, latching, and positioning of infant during feeding
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Education on manual therapy skills to improve posture, reduce pain and improve body mechanics to support infant feeding
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Referrals to other health professionals when appropriate
Infant Feeding Therapy
What to Expect During Your One Hour Evaluation
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Review of your health history including past and present pregnancies, births, and feeding histories
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Maternal mental health screen
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Breast and nipple examination as it relates to lactation
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Infant oral motor examination including screening for tethered oral tissues, latching, and positioning of infant during feeding
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Education on manual therapy skills to improve posture, reduce pain and improve body mechanics to support infant feeding
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Referrals to other health professionals when appropriate
Lactation & Infant Feeding Team
Courtney Shaeffer
OTR/L, IBCLC, CBS
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Courtney completed her education at the University of North Dakota in 2011 with a Masters of Occupational Therapy. Courtney's clinical experience is focused on facilitating successful mother and infant breastfeeding/bottle feeding dyad with specific training in infant and pediatric development, infant oral motor skills, torticollis prevention and treatment, and in the Beckman Oral Motor Protocol. Courtney has additional experience in pre and post habilitation for tethered oral tissue (tongue and lip tie) and advanced training and perinatal mental Health Counseling. Certified Breastfeeding Specialist (CBS), International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), and Certified Infant Massage Instructor trained in The Gillespie Approach Craniosacral Fascial Therapy. Courtney is a mother of four and enjoys hiking, camping, fishing, knitting, and spending time with her family. Courtney is looking forward to facilitating successful breast/bottle feeding infant, transitioning infants to solid foods and helping your little one achieve their developmental milestones.
