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Neopediatric Speech Therapy Consultation

The speech therapist helps newborns with alterations in the sucking and swallowing functions, that means babies with feeding difficulties, whether by bottle or breastfeeding.

The consultation is guided by a speech therapist with neonatal specialization and training in breastfeeding support, so that babies with feeding difficulties from breastfeeding and/or until the introduction of food can have more options, with early intervention.

Which babies can benefit from an assessment?

  • who were born prematurely and needed a feeding tube or bottle;
  • with orofacial immaturity, little or excessive sucking force or who choke frequently;
  • with changes in the function or structure of the tongue (tongue-tie, lingual frenulum cut, palate alterations, among others);
  • with signs of fatigue during feeding;
  • with lack of coordination of suction, breathing and swallowing functions;
  • with exacerbated bite reflex (a newborn who bites during breastfeeding on the nipple or teat);
  • with difficulties in the latch during breastfeeding;
  • with difficulty bottle-feeding (swallowing a lot of air, milk running out of the mouth or prolonged feeding time);
  • who have food rejection or an aversion to certain foods and/or textures;
  • with apnea and/or a drop in saturation during feeding;
  • with gastroesophageal reflux;
  • with recurrent coughing during or immediately after swallowing;
  • who need to use a gastric tube to feed.

If your child has any feeding difficulties or selective eating signs, seek an assessment from a speech therapist. Eating from birth on should be a pleasurable process and a fun learning experience for everyone!

The consultations take place at UTERUS facilities.
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