YES! As long as the speech pathologist understands that breastfeeding is 
normal feeding in human infants, she or he can be very helpful! I 
collaborate with several speech therapists when I have babies with 
difficult feeding and sucking problems.

Catherine Watson Genna BS, IBCLC  NYC  www.cwgenna.com

On 5/27/2014 1:40 PM, Kathy Leeper wrote:
> We have a local speech language pathologist who has expressed interest in helping us with babies with poor/ineffective sucks and/or painful latches.
>
> My question for you is, has anyone found a speech language pathologist helpful in babies having difficulty breastfeeding?
>
> Thanks-
>
> Kathy Leeper, MD, IBCLC, FABM
> Breastfeeding Medicine Specialist
> MilkWorks-nonprofit breastfeeding support center
> 5930 South 58th, Suite W, Lincoln, NE 68516
> CELL(402)432-6867, FAX(402) 423-6422, www.milkworks.org
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> Creating a healthier community by helping mothers breastfeed their babies....
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