Feeding therapy for children + families
Nourishing growth & empowering families
Family-centered & evidence-based care from breast to bottle to picky eating and beyond. Nourish Pediatrics is a private practice that provides breastfeeding support, feeding therapy, parent coaching, and workshops in the Cedar Rapids, IA + surrounding areas. On-demand courses available everywhere!
Services
Nourish Pediatrics provides comprehensive feeding evaluation and treatment for a variety of pediatric feeding concerns. From breastfeeding to picky eating, we focus on family-centered, collaborative care and individualize evaluation and treatment to each family and child. Feeding therapy is available in Cedar Rapids, IA + surrounding areas.
Certified Lactation Counselors at Nourish Pediatrics offer specialized support for breastfeeding parents and babies. With expertise in both speech-language pathology and lactation counseling, we provide unique assistance to help you achieve your breastfeeding goals. Serving Cedar Rapids, IA, and nearby areas.
We believe that education is key to helping families support their child's development. Nourish Pediatrics offers virtual parent coaching on a variety of topics. Parent coaching is available to families across Iowa and several other states- reach out for state-specific details.
How It Works
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Submit Contact Form/Discovery Call
Head to the contact form at the bottom of the page, fill it out, and then we will reach out to you via phone or email. When we reach out, we will provide you with our intake paperwork and get something scheduled.
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Evaluation
An evaluation of feeding (breast, bottle, and/or table foods) will take place in your home and lasts 1.5 hours. You will receive guidance and education on things to do at home and we will determine if ongoing treatment sessions are needed.
3
Treatment
If we determine that ongoing treatment is needed, we will work together to make goals for your child. Most children require weekly or every-other-week therapy sessions. We will work hard until your child's skills are functional and they are ready for discharge!
ABOUT
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PEDIATRICS
Hi! I am so glad you are here. My name is Kelsey Norris, M.A., CCC-SLP, CLC and I am the owner of Nourish Pediatrics. I received my BA from the University of Northern Iowa and my MA from the University of Iowa. After several years of experience as a Speech-Language Pathologist, I also trained to become a Certified Lactation Counselor. As a Speech-Language Pathologist, Certified Lactation Counselor, and parent of two toddlers, I view pediatric feeding and lactation through a unique lens. I know all too well how difficult it can be to breastfeed your baby or get your toddler to try new foods. My expertise means that I get to walk alongside your family and problem-solve some of the most complex feeding situations. My services are family-centered, trauma-informed, and always in line with the most up to date evidence. I specialize in lactation, bottle-feeding, tethered oral tissues, picky eating, and feeding for medically complex children.
My ultimate goal is to provide individualized services to help all families reach their feeding goals and make mealtimes positive for everyone.
