02/04/2026
Feeding is not just about the mouth đ
The nerves that control the tongue, jaw, cheeks, and swallow all come from the head and neck. So when thereâs tension or compression there (which can be common after birth, even uncomplicated ones), coordinating feeding at the breast or bottle can feel really hard.
Gentle bodywork and lactation support looks at how a babyâs cranial nerves, jaw, neck, and mouth are moving and communicating. The goal isnât to âforceâ anything, but to help the body soften, organize, and feel safe again.
When those systems can relax and communicate better, babies often gain more control of their tongue and jaw and feeding can start to feel less like a battle and more like connection đ
If feeding feels harder than you expected, youâre not doing anything wrong, and you donât have to figure it out alone.
Weâre deeply passionate about helping Southern Maine families feel supported and confident as they navigate feeding, however that journey looks đŤś