Milk Matters Physical Therapy

01/03/2026

You’re exhausted.
Your baby is breastfed… but feeds feel harder than they should be. Latching hurts, feeds take forever, milk spills, reflux is hot and heavy, and everyone keeps saying, “It’s normal.”

Then you find a feeding red flags checklist and suddenly things click.

Shallow latch
Clicking
Fussing at the breast
Too short or too loooong feeds

You realize: This isn’t normal. Your baby just needs support.

At Milk Matters PT, we help families uncover the root cause of infant feeding difficulties be it from oral motor dysfunction, body tension or coordination and posture challenges. All these things affect breastfeeding, bottle feeding, reflux, and weight gain.

You deserve answers. Your baby deserves help so feeding doesn’t have to feel this hard.

Comment Checklist to grab the Red Flags checklist + blueprint to learn how pediatric therapy can help before considering going for a tongue tie release.

12/31/2025

12/30/2025

At Milk Matters PT, we are committed to providing evidence based care that supports optimal infant feeding and development. A critical shift in the understanding and treatment of ankyloglossia (tongue-tie) was highlighted by research published in late 2025.
Comment ‘Study’ and I will DM you the link to read this new literature.

12/30/2025

The most impactful development in 2025 is a move toward integrated functional care. This is the idea that surgery alone is insufficient without physical and myofunctional support.

Untreated or poorly rehabilitated ties impact not just feeding, but posture, core stability, and breathing. The focus must remain on functional restriction rather than anatomical appearance.

12/29/2025

Stop calling babies lazy!

12/27/2025

Man it’s tough.

12/27/2025

Feeding isn’t just about latch or bottles—it’s built on movement.

From birth, babies rely on early reflexes to feed. Many seem to “do fine” in the first weeks, but as those protective reflexes naturally fade, feeding starts to demand more true motor control and co-ordination.

When the body can’t meet those new demands, challenges often show up. And when an oral restriction (tie) is present, it can quietly interfere—not just with feeding now, but with dentofacial development down the road.
**Share this post with moms who need to hear this and medical professionals saying do not release a baby with feeding challenges.

This is why we look at the whole baby, not just the mouth.

12/24/2025

Wishing you and your family a safe, happy and healthy holiday season.

12/16/2025

Babywearing with a reflux baby can feel impossible especially when spit-up happens the second you put the carrier on! But here’s the good news: most reflux babies CAN be worn comfortably with the right positioning and timing. As a pediatric physical therapist and lactation Consultant, I see reflux babies every day and small adjustments often make a big difference.
Keeping baby upright, avoiding excess tummy pressure, and choosing the right carrier can reduce spit-up and improve comfort for both of you.
If babywearing hasn’t worked for your reflux baby yet, it doesn’t mean it never will 🤍
It just means your baby needs a setup that supports their body and digestion.
DM us if you want help with babywearing, reflux positioning, or feeding-related body tension.

12/13/2025

It’s time!

12/11/2025

If you’ve noticed your newborn tilting their head to one side or a flat spot forming, you’re NOT alone, and you did nothing wrong.

I’m Dr. Gigi from teaming up with Dr. Po**ck to explain what torticollis and plagiocephaly are, why they happen, and the simple steps you can start today to help your baby.

✨ Most flat spots and torticollis are completely reversible when caught early.
✨According to the latest APTA guidelines, helmets are not first-line care.
✨Repositioning + early PT corrects 95%+ of cases if started before 3 months.

If you’re in Hudson County, NJ (Hoboken, Jersey City, Weehawken, Bayonne, Secaucus) and you’re worried about head shape or torticollis
Comment “HEAD SHAPE” and let’s get through it early.

You’ve got this, mama — and we’re here to help. 💕