Lactation & Development Resources

Lactation & Development Resources IBCLC • OT • PT • SLP • Lactation • Feeding • Development

Babies don’t “grow out of it.”They compensate.What looks like improvement is often a baby working harder, using the wron...
01/08/2026

Babies don’t “grow out of it.”
They compensate.

What looks like improvement is often a baby working harder, using the wrong muscles, and adapting around dysfunction — not resolving it.

Compensation can mask the problem for a while…
but it often shows up later as feeding challenges, airway concerns, asymmetries, or delayed motor skills.

At Lactation & Development Resources, we don’t wait for babies to struggle more later.
We look at the why — posture, tension, movement, coordination, tone, and breathing — and address it early.

Because babies deserve support that promotes true function, not just survival. 💛

This is what evidence-based, whole-body pediatric therapy looks like. ✨

Before ➡️ After: 3 weeks to 3 monthsThis little one went from having a recessed jaw and poor oral rest posture… to impro...
12/06/2025

Before ➡️ After: 3 weeks to 3 months

This little one went from having a recessed jaw and poor oral rest posture… to improved jaw development and finally breathing well. 💛

He did not “just grow out of it.”

These are the results we see at Lactation & Development Resources when families commit to an integrated approach:
✔️ lactation support
✔️ feeding therapy
✔️ occupational therapy
✔️ consistent attendance (weekly or biweekly)
✔️ whole-body evaluation & treatment
✔️ an individualized home exercise program with consistent follow-through

Feeding issues improve when we address them at the root — posture, tension, movement, coordination, endurance, tone, and respiration.

With babies, “wait and see” usually means “wait and struggle more later.”

With the right team, the right plan, and a family committed to the process, babies are able to reach their full potential.

This is what comprehensive, evidence-based pediatric therapy looks like. ✨

Marissa is absolutely amazing! We found her when I had THREE other women in my life begging me to visit her when we were...
11/29/2025

Marissa is absolutely amazing! We found her when I had THREE other women in my life begging me to visit her when we were concerned about my newborn son’s tongue tie. We came for a tongue tie and lactation consultant consultation but ended up on a journey through my son’s OT work. My husband (who does not trust anyone easily) calls her “the wizard” and will be the first to glow about Marissa and what she’s done for us! Any issue or concern we have each week- Marissa listens, assesses, and can fix it in a small tweak or make recommendations on next course of action to meet your family’s goals. She is so kind and makes sure to listen carefully and intentionally. Seeing her work is truly a vision because you see how much she loves her job. She desires what’s best for you and your family, and that is such a relief to not feel pressured to do anything you are not comfortable with. She’s a straight shooter, gives guidance, educates, and reassures you in all your concerns!
- A.S. Dallas, TX

We see it all the time — unconventional (and sometimes unsafe) baby exercises going viral on social media. ⚠️ Even when ...
09/21/2025

We see it all the time — unconventional (and sometimes unsafe) baby exercises going viral on social media. ⚠️

Even when they look helpful, the wrong move at the wrong time can cause harm. 🚫

Your baby deserves more than social media trends. 📈

Your baby deserves care from providers licensed to touch, treat, and individualize their approach. 💛

Colic or coordination — which is it? 🤔Long, inconsolable crying spells are not always caused by digestive discomfort. So...
08/12/2025

Colic or coordination — which is it? 🤔
Long, inconsolable crying spells are not always caused by digestive discomfort. Sometimes the real challenge is in how baby coordinates sucking, swallowing, and breathing during feeds.

💨 Breathing coordination plays a big role in comfort.
👄 Timing of sucking and swallowing can affect how much air baby swallows.
🧠 Nervous system regulation impacts how easily they settle before, during, and after a feed.

When baby’s movement and body systems are not in sync, babies can seem “colicky” even when there’s no digestive reason to blame. That’s why we assess your baby’s whole body in addition to assessing their feeding skills — so you get answers and they get relief.

📍 Dallas & Houston
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✨ Is your baby meeting their milestones?✨ Do you wonder if their movement is helping — or holding back — feeding and dev...
08/11/2025

✨ Is your baby meeting their milestones?
✨ Do you wonder if their movement is helping — or holding back — feeding and development?

Houston families, join our Baby Movement & Milestones group led by Kiara Aponte, MSOT, OTR, CEIM, IBCLC — a pediatric occupational therapist, certified educator of infant massage, and lactation consultant who specializes in helping babies feed, move, and thrive. 💗

In this warm, welcoming space, you’ll learn:
✅ How to support motor skills that impact feeding, swallowing, and breathing
✅ Practical activities to boost your baby’s development at home
✅ What’s “typical” vs. when to seek extra help

Bring your questions, your baby, and your coffee — leave feeling confident and supported.

🗓 Wednesdays | 10–11 AM
📍 Heart of Houston Birth & Wellness Center
💻 Link in bio to reserve your spot

Your baby’s milestones are worth celebrating — and supporting every step of the way. 💕

Feeding challenges? 🤔 It might not just be the latch.💪 Sucking skills depend on strong abdominal muscles.🦢 Swallowing is...
08/11/2025

Feeding challenges? 🤔 It might not just be the latch.

💪 Sucking skills depend on strong abdominal muscles.
🦢 Swallowing is powered by the muscles in the front of baby’s neck.
🌬 Breathing during feeds is impacted by baby’s postural stability.

When even one of these areas is off, feeding can feel harder — for both you and your baby. That’s why we go beyond the mouth and assess baby’s whole body to uncover what’s really going on.

The good news? With the right support, these skills can improve — often faster than you think. 🤱🏽🍼✨

📍 Dallas & Houston
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As World Breastfeeding Week comes to a close…We want to pause and say thank you. 💛✨ To the healthcare providers who walk...
08/07/2025

As World Breastfeeding Week comes to a close…
We want to pause and say thank you. 💛

✨ To the healthcare providers who walk alongside families on their postpartum journey.
✨ To the friends and family who show up with encouragement, practical help, and compassion.
✨ To the advocates working toward systems that truly support parents.

We also want to acknowledge that this week can feel heavy for some. For families who have faced:
🌿 Low milk supply
🌿 Tongue tie, lip tie, or cheek tie
🌿 Prematurity or complex medical needs
🌿 Developmental delays and syndromes that make breastfeeding more difficult

Your stories matter. Every journey is unique. 💛

We believe change is still needed, especially when it comes to better parental leave and broader systemic support here in the U.S., to make breastfeeding goals more feasible and sustainable for more families.

May this week be a reminder of the power of awareness, the importance of skilled and compassionate care, and the impact of encouragement without judgment.

Here’s to building a world where every family feels supported—whatever their feeding journey looks like. 💛 🌎

✨ You’d never guess it just from looking at this photo—but this sweet baby was struggling.She had a hard time moving her...
08/07/2025

✨ You’d never guess it just from looking at this photo—but this sweet baby was struggling.

She had a hard time moving her head symmetrically, took a very long time to feed at breast and bottle, and had more difficulty feeding at her mom’s left breast compared to right.

Her mom was exhausted, mostly pumping and bottle feeding, and had already seen multiple providers—with no significant improvement or lasting progress.

🔍 What was missed?
Torticollis. A muscular asymmetry that often impacts feeding, head shape, and development.

👉 Early identification and therapy could have saved time, stress, and money! Most families are not referred soon enough—especially when feeding challenges are the only visible sign.

📌 Up to 1 in 6 babies have congenital torticollis
📌 85% of babies with torticollis also have positional head flattening (plagiocephaly)
📌 The longer you wait, the longer it takes to resolve—only 19% of babies who start therapy after 6 months show optimal outcomes

💡 This is why we are passionate about early, integrated care with occupational therapy, feeding therapy, and lactation consultation!

📍 Serving Dallas & Houston
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💧 Your breastmilk is 87% water!If you make 30 oz of milk in a day, that’s over 26 oz of water leaving your body!No wonde...
08/07/2025

💧 Your breastmilk is 87% water!

If you make 30 oz of milk in a day, that’s over 26 oz of water leaving your body!

No wonder you’re thirsty, tired, or even getting headaches—your body is working hard!

💦 Hydration = better energy & milk supply.
Keep a water bottle nearby and take a big sip at every feed.

✨ Sip. Feed. Repeat.
Small habits make a big difference—for your milk supply and how you feel.

💗 Your body (and your baby!) will thank you.

For Infants 0-6 months old —Day 0: We want to see a diamond ♦️ shaped wound approximately as tall as it is wide. We want...
07/17/2025

For Infants 0-6 months old —

Day 0: We want to see a diamond ♦️ shaped wound approximately as tall as it is wide. We want the diamond to appear “flat” against the floor of the mouth. It’s important that the release provider “frees” the genioglossus muscle while being careful not to go into the muscle.

Day 3: The diamond ♦️ wound gets shorter this day as the wound begins to contract. If baby’s body was ready for the release, with consistent wound care every 4-6 hours, we will see the diamond get progressively taller over the next few weeks.

Day 7: The diamond ♦️ wound should be “taller” now (about as tall as the wound was on the day of surgery) and slightly more narrow. Keep going with wound care!

Day 14: The diamond ♦️ wound should now be considerably “taller” than “wide” and the new frenulum begins to form. Keep going with wound care for at least 3-4 more weeks while gradually increasing the length of time between wound care (as directed by your team)!

Day 30: The new frenulum 👅 is mostly formed now although it will continue to remodel over the next 3-6 months. Ideally, the new frenulum is much “taller” than before which will allow baby’s tongue to elevate (lift up), lateralize (move side to side), extend (stick out of the mouth), and move in a peristaltic (wave-like) motion during feeding. Now is usually when we decrease to wound care 1-2x/day or discontinue it altogether.

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