Infant support
As a parent, you may have questions about your baby or child’s development. Sometimes, you wonder “is this normal?” or “should I be worried about…?” At ProActive, we encourage parents to trust their instincts and always ask questions!! While all children grow and develop differently, ProActive strongly believes all babies and children should feel good in their bodies, should not have to struggle, and that being proactive in starting therapy will result in best developmental outcomes. Your baby and child deserves to have concerns addressed now rather than “wait and see” if it gets better!
If you are struggling with breastfeeding and you need support, we can help! Perhaps you’re experiencing pain while nursing, or you’re not sure if your baby is getting enough milk. Maybe your baby is fussy during feeding and refusing the breast. Or, your baby was born prematurely or was medically fragile at birth, and you’re struggling to switch from bottle to breast. No matter your issue, we’re here to provide compassionate support.
Do you have concerns about your BABY’s development or feeding skills?
ProActive therapists are the state’s clinical experts in:
- Developmental Milestones
- Understanding the crucial skills needed between the milestone development
- Head shape and head turn preference (torticollis)
- Breastfeeding and bottle feeding
- Tethered oral tissues
- Fussiness, discomfort, overall tension of the body
- Sleep concerns
i wonder...
Have you ever wondered about the following?
My baby is struggling to breastfeed or bottle feed.
My baby does not seem comfortable after eating and cries a lot after eating.
I wonder why my baby is frequently fussy and cries a lot?
My baby’s body seems tense frequently throughout the day.
I wonder if my baby has a tongue tie
I wonder why my baby seems to always turn their head to one side
I wonder about my baby’s development. They always seem to struggle to meet their milestones.
I wonder why my baby does not poop every day or struggles to poop
My baby always seems to keep one side of their body curved or tight.
ProActive therapists are dedicated to providing the expert care and support you will need to address your concerns!
You are not alone!
Our team believes in empowering you to recognize your baby’s cues. How does my baby show me she’s hungry? How do I know when she’s full? ProActive will guide you on this journey. Because when you respond instinctively to your baby’s cues, you feel successful, and are empowered to trust your baby and your body. This releases you from the burden of watching the clock to determine your baby’s feeding times.
We’ll also take into consideration the entire “algorithm” of successful feeding, including baby’s gut comfort, and the social-emotional component of your breastfeeding relationship. For example, perhaps baby is uncomfortable because he’s only eating every three hours, and so he eats too much at a time and gets too full. We will help you look at the whole picture and get to the root of the issue you’re experiencing.
Through family education and support tailored specifically to your baby and your family, we will help your child become a lifelong eater, and bring ease and confidence to your breastfeeding journey.
your path to a successful breastfeeding relationship
Love from our families
"Our son has gone from constantly spitting up, arching in discomfort, and limited/delayed mobility to the happy boy we know and love. We love ProActive and wish more parents knew about the benefits of early intervention with pediatric OT. Feeding issues can be so complex; we're so grateful for Lisa and the team's expertise and care!"
“We LOVE ProActive Pediatric Therapy!
We have been going to ProActive for the past
four years and have been so grateful for their expertise, knowledge-base, and practical solutions for us to use in our home when helping our children gain skills. The therapists are constantly learning more in order to bring the most cutting-edge strategies, practices, and equipment for our children and they walk right alongside us as we continue to help our kids grow and develop into the best version of their self.”
“My 2 week old daughter has been gassy and I was concerned about her latch while breastfeeding. I took her to ProActive Pediatric Therapy and was so impressed with their knowledge. They did some body work with her and taught me so much, even after breastfeeding all 3 of my other kiddos! Her latch is already much better and I have the tools to help her at home now."
“Our son has Spina Bifida and we know Suzie is always looking at his whole being in her approach to PT which we greatly appreciate. She makes PT fun, exciting, enjoyable, educational for the parents, and practical. We have seen in our son Miles in a short time with Suzie and cannot image going anywhere else! We are excited about the continued growth and future knowing Suzie and ProActive are a part of our care team! We are confident in saying they provide the best pediatric PT in the Cedar Rapids area”
Your child and family will flourish with the support of our team. You're not alone in your child's growth and development journey.
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