Infant feeding evaluations for breastfeeding and bottle feeding can feel complex, especially when every detail matters for safety, outcomes, and caregiver confidence. It is not just about watching a feed. It is about knowing what to look for, how to interpret it, and how to clearly communicate your clinical decisions.
Melissa Davis, MS, CCC-SLP, breaks down what a thorough, high-quality infant feeding evaluation really looks like. From case history and oral mechanism assessment to direct observation during breastfeeding and/or bottle feeding, she connects each step to clinical reasoning you can trust. You will learn how to make sense of caregiver input, identify meaningful patterns during feeds, and recognize red flags that may warrant medical referral or instrumental assessment.
Documentation is where many clinicians get stuck. Melissa shows you how to write clear, defensible evaluation reports that reflect medical necessity, support reimbursement, and communicate effectively with physicians, lactation consultants, and the broader care team.
You will walk away with a clear structure for both your evaluations and your reports, along with practical strategies to bring more consistency, clarity, and confidence to your infant feeding practice.
Melissa Davis, MS, CCC-SLP, breaks down what a thorough, high-quality infant feeding evaluation really looks like. From case history and oral mechanism assessment to direct observation during breastfeeding and/or bottle feeding, she connects each step to clinical reasoning you can trust. You will learn how to make sense of caregiver input, identify meaningful patterns during feeds, and recognize red flags that may warrant medical referral or instrumental assessment.
Documentation is where many clinicians get stuck. Melissa shows you how to write clear, defensible evaluation reports that reflect medical necessity, support reimbursement, and communicate effectively with physicians, lactation consultants, and the broader care team.
You will walk away with a clear structure for both your evaluations and your reports, along with practical strategies to bring more consistency, clarity, and confidence to your infant feeding practice.
