Frequently asked questions

What is occupational therapy and what does it have to do with infant feeding?

Occupational therapists address the necessary self-care activities of every day. For babies, one of those activities of daily living is feeding. So, occupational therapists are trained to assist in infant feeding. We are trained to assess and treat oral motor skills, oral structural deficits, developmental milestones, positioning, and overall coordination during feeding. At The Feeding Company, our employees are also trained in all the aspect of bottle feeding. We are knowledgeable on several different brands of bottles and how the various nipple flow rates compare to one another.

Will my session be covered by insurance?

The Feeding Company prides itself on being for you. For that reason, we are primarily a private pay/pay out of pocket company. This allows us to use our time with you in whatever way will best serve you and your baby. Both lactation consultant services and occupational therapy services could potentially be covered by your insurance, and we would be happy to provide you with a Superbill to provide to your insurance for reimbursement, but we cannot make any promises at this time.

What if my baby is sleeping at the time of the session?

We pride ourselves on being flexible. We intentionally leave time in between clients to be flexible. If your schedule is a bit off or your baby just fell asleep, give us a call and we will try our very best to come at a time that works for you and your baby. We want to see your baby feed when they are ready and willing, so we will do our best to make that happen.

What if I decide I’d like to upgrade to a package after our first service?

After your first service, you will be provided with the option to upgrade your individual service to one of our packages. This will be available up to 48 hours after your first service. After the 48 hours, you will no longer be able to upgrade.

I purchased a package, do I have to book all of my services at once?

No! You will have the full year from your first service to utilize your other services. Please know if you do not use those services within that timeframe, you will not be refunded.

What locations do you serve?

We currently serve Columbus, Ohio and Cleveland, Ohio for our in-home sessions. We are available for our virtual sessions from any location. Please see our booking page for details on locations served for our in-home visits.