Megan Martin, MS, CCC-SLP, IBCLC infant feeding therapist Lactation consultant St Johns FL

Breast and bottle feeding support

In-home visits to assess how your baby feeds, talk through your concerns, and make a plan that fits your family.

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Lactation and Infant Feeding Services

  • Breastfeeding your baby is not always easy. We are here to support the mother and baby dyad with everything from latching to weaning and all things in between!  

    Includes concerns with:

    • Difficulty latching

    • Slow weight gain

    • Tongue/lip ties

    • Frequently coughing or choking

    • Falling asleep at the breast

    • Milk supply

    • Fussiness at the breast

    • Pumping

    • Flange Sizing

    • Feeding multiples

    • Weaning

  • If bottle feeding your baby feels stressful, scary, or overwhelming we are here to provide you with individualized support and expertise.  Every baby feeds differently and we can help you determine how to improve bottle feedings for your baby.

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    Includes concerns with:

    • Difficulty latching

    • Chomping on the nipple

    • Leaking milk

    • Clicking

    • Choking/coughing

    • Oral motor concerns

    • Aversions

    • Extended feedings (30+ mins)

    • Stressful feedings

  • There are so many reasons babies struggle to eat and tethered oral tissues are just one of them.  We provide functional feeding and oral motor assessments to help determine if a tie could be causing your baby's feeding difficulties, or not.   We develop a collaborative treatment plan and provide oral motor rehabilitation and feeding therapy before and after tongue/lip tie releases to help you meet your feeding goals.

     

    Symptoms that may indicate a tongue or lip tie:

    • Shallow or difficulty maintaining latch

    • Painful breastfeeding

    • Clicking while eating

    • Choking/coughing

    • Lip blisters

    • Chomping on breast/bottle

    • Excessive gas/spit up

  • Whether you are needing to spend time away from your baby, returning to work, or hoping to wean, we can help. We work together to determine why your baby is having difficulty accepting a bottle.  Whether they used to take a bottle and suddenly stopped or have never taken a bottle, we will develop a plan to help you meet your feeding goals.

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    Bottle refusal consults include:

    • Detailed feeding history

    • Oral function assessment

    • Bottle observation

    • Bottle trial

    • Step by step written care plan

    • 2 weeks of email/text support

  • Our goal is to make feeding a positive experience for you and your growing family from the start!   We provide individualized infant feeding education to address your personalized feeding goals: breast, bottle, or combo feeding.  

     

    Education includes: 

    • Hunger cues

    • Positioning

    • Latching

    • Bottle/nipple selection

    • Pacifiers

    • Positive oral motor experiences

    • Pumping schedules

    • Milk storage

In-home visits in St. Johns, St. Augustine, and Jacksonville

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Learn More About Our Services

Breastfeeding & Lactation Consulting

Bottle Feeding Help

Tongue Tie Assessment

Feeding Aversion Therapy

Starting Solids

Prenatal Lactation Consulting

  • "Megan was SO wonderful to work with. She visited us twice and each time helped me work through some feeding challenges we were having. This was my second time breastfeeding and I wish I had Megan’s help with my first baby! Her tips and things we implemented are still things we use today and we’re going on almost 4 months of breastfeeding. I cannot recommend her enough and even if you’re not a first time mom, she is extremely helpful and a big reason for the longevity of our breastfeeding journey!"

    -Danielle

  • " Megan helped ease our worries and anxieties about starting solids. She definitely made the process easier and more enjoyable for our family. She also offered great tips on how to get our son to drink from an open cup and straw cup quickly. Megan is a great asset to anyone looking to start solids!!

    -Hector

  • "Our son no longer gags and has actually been excited to eat- this was life changing for us. The whole family has learned new skills and tools from her, all in the comfort of our own home. I recommend her services highly for anyone who is struggling with children’s feeding issues!"

    -Lindsay

  • "I cannot recommend St. John’s Feeding enough! Megan was so professional, kind, and quick to reply. Feeding difficulty with my infant was a scary experience and Megan was able to fit us into her schedule so quickly. She is so knowledgeable and provided tips and tricks that have instantly improved and made our feeding experience safer for my baby. I highly recommend Megan and her company and will absolutely reach out to her again in the future!"

    -Jenna

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a referral to see a lactation consultant or feeding therapist?

No referral is needed. You can contact St. Johns Feeding directly to request an appointment.

How soon can I be seen?

I do my best to prioritize newborns and urgent feeding concerns. Complete the appointment request form and I’ll respond within one business day.

Do you come to my home?

Yes, all visits are conducted in your home. This allows me to assess feeding in your real environment and provide hands-on support where you’re most comfortable.