Paediatric Feeding Specialist

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Laura Bottiglieri - Feeding Specialist

Laura Bottiglieri is a highly specialist Speech and Language Therapist with a specialism in Paediatric Dysphagia. With over 10 years experience, Laura provides thorough assessment, diagnosis and tailored treatment for babies, children, and young people aged 0-19 experiencing eating, drinking and swallowing difficulties from a wide range of developmental, medical, physical and psychological causes, including:

• Bottle Aversion: Helping babies overcome their fear or refusal of the bottle to support smoother feeding experiences.
• Milk Acceptance Issues: Offering strategies to encourage babies who struggle to accept, take increasing volumes or transition between milk types.
• Breastfeeding Challenges: Providing guidance for mothers facing difficulties with latch issues or feeding comfort, sustained and effective breast feeds.
• Building Feeding Skills Beyond Purées: Supporting children in developing the skills needed to eat and accept a wider variety of foods beyond purees.
• Weaning Difficulties: Helping families navigate the weaning process when challenges arise with introducing solids.
• Fussy or Reluctant Eaters: Offering practical advice for encouraging picky eaters to explore and accept new foods.
• Sensory Feeding Challenges: Providing strategies for children who may be overwhelmed by the sensory aspects of eating, such as texture or smell.
• Limited Diets: Supporting children with restricted food choices to gradually expand their diet and nutritional intake.
• Post-Tongue Tie Correction Support: Offering expert advice to optimise feeding after tongue tie release, ensuring a smooth transition for baby and mother.
• Paediatric Dysphagia and Managing Aspiration: Assessing and managing swallowing difficulties in children, including techniques to prevent aspiration and ensure safe, comfortable eating - symptoms of aspiration include coughing, choking, changes to colour or breathing during and post feeds or eating and drinking.

Laura's compassionate and personalised approach helps guide families through the complexities of feeding, eating, and drinking at any stage of their child’s development.

To make an enquiry complete the Enquire Now box or call us on 0121 704 2669 or email us administrator@mums.me.uk

There is no need for a referral and there are no waiting times. We have ample free parking and great reviews.