📣Gaining weight is NOT all that matters📣 Unfortunately, I see so many clients who have been advocating for their baby, but have been dismissed with their feeding concerns because their baby is gaining weight. Of course growing and gaining is important, but feeding comfort, oral motor skills, and feeding efficiency are also important. These things can impact feeding long term. They can snowball into other feeding issues. They can lead to true feeding aversions. It’s SO important for feeding to be pleasant for both your baby and you! It shouldn’t be a struggle. And if it is, there’s help. I’m here for you. Other feeding therapists are here for you. Book a session. Ask for a referral. If you feel like something is just not right about feeding...you are probably right. No one knows your baby like you. Edit: breastfeeding can take > 40 minutes and still be okay as long as baby appears appropriately satiated and these other signs are not present! #feedingtherapist #pregnant #newmom #firsttimemom #infantfeeding #babycare #babytips #infantfeeding #bottlefeeding #breastfeeding