Initial Feeding Assessment

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Who is this appointment for?

  • Parent(s) looking for guidance and support with their infant’s feeding journey

  • Individual experiencing pain during feeds, nipple damage or latch challenges

  • Families worried about baby’s weight gain or milk intake

  • Bottle-feeding parents needing guidance on flow, technique or transitioning

  • Parent’s preparing to reintroduce nursing or mixed feeding options

  • Guidance and reassurance every step of your feeding journey

What to Expect

  • ✺ Appointment Details ✺

    Available in-home or in-clinic

    Duration: 60- 90 minutes

    Ideal for infants under 12 months of age

    Investment: $180

    Clinic: 15 King st W, Bowmanville (Hosted at Flow Physio + Wellness)

    Home: Includes travel within 30km of Bowmanville, Ontario. For visits beyond this area, a small travel fee may apply — feel free to reach out for personalized quote!

  • ✺ Welcome & Intake ✺

    We will begin with a gentle conversation about your birth story, feeding experience so far and any concerns you may have. Bond & Bloom’s goal is to allow you to feel heard, supported and never rushed.

  • ✺ Baby's Feeding Assessment ✺

    I will observe a full feeding (breast or bottle) in a relaxed environment, assess latch, positioning, milk transfer, baby’s cues, offering real-time guidance.

  • ✺ Breast/ Bottle/ Pump Review ✺

    If you are nursing, I will assess breast health and anatomy. For bottle-feeding, we will review your bottle system, nipple flow and feeding techniques. We can also do a flange size measurement to make sure you’re getting effective milk removal if you are pumping.

  • ✺ Baby's Oral Function & Growth Review ✺

    I will gently examine your baby’s mouth for oral restrictions, tension or feeding related challenges. We will also review weight trends if available.

  • ✺ Personalized Plan & Resources ✺

    You will receive a tailored care plan, practical tips and resources that match your goals — whether that is pumping, exclusively breastfeeding, combo feeding, or bottle feeding.

  • Emergency Assessment

    Emergency feeding assessment or follow up: Please email info@bondandbloom.org

    OR call 289-206-6365 and we will try to book you in ASAP.

    Additional charges may apply.

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Why it matters?

Feeding challenges are common — but they do not have to be endured alone. This session supports both you and your baby, helping you feel confident, calm and connected. The right support, can prevent long term issues, protect your milk supply and support your feeding goals— whatever they are.

Follow up:

Available in-home OR in-clinic

Duration: 45-60 minutes

Best scheduled within a few days- 2 weeks of the initial assessment or as needed.

Investment: $120

Clinic: Bowmanville

Home: Includes travel within 30km of Bowmanville, Ontario. For visits beyond this area, a small travel fee may apply — feel free to reach out for personalized quote!

Virtual: $100

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This appointment is a follow-up to the initial feeding assessment. It is ideal for families who want continued support on their feeding journey to achieve their goals. Whether you’re breastfeeding, bottle-feeding, pumping or using a combination, we can work together to address any new or continued concerns and support you throughout the stages on your infant’s feeding journey.

Feeding plan and resources included, with phone check in’s to follow up on progress of the whole family.

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 Frequently Asked Questions

  • Not at all! We work with infants from birth up to 12 months. Whether you are navigating latch challenges (breast or bottle), baby with reflux issues, navigating pumping or even need extra support with a bottle fed baby— this appointment can be tailored to your baby’s age and your goals.

  • You are absolutely in the right place. This assessment supports all feeding methods — breast, bottle, combo, formula, pumping. We will focus on making feeding easier and more sustainable for you, no matter your starting point.

  • Yes! Babies can relearn or improve their latch with the right support, even months into feeding. Many families seek help around 2-4 months or even later during teething, growth spurts, bottle refusal or nursing strikes.

  • That is okay! Sometimes another perspective or follow-up support can make all the difference. I meet you where you are and help build on what is currently going on.

  • Absolutely. We can talk about pump schedules, bottle introduction or refusal, milk storage, daycare planning and anything else related to going back to work while feeding your baby and what works best for you and your goals.

  • Try to time it so baby is ready to feed during your appointment. If you can’t, no worries at all. There is plenty we will still be able to do. If you have any feeding tools you are using, please have them nearby. (Bottles, pumps, nipple shields, etc). And, bring your questions! We are here for all of them.

  • Yes! Feeding is a team effort and I encourage support people to be involved if they would like to.

  • We understand life bring challenges and work schedules can conflict. If you have a preferred day/ time of booking. Please reach out directly and we will try our best to accommodate.

    Info@bondandbloom.org

    Or use the contact page!