PEDIATRIC OT + IBCLC · LAFAYETTE, LA
Feeding expertise and lactation support, under one roof.
I'm Jeanne Pichoff, a pediatric occupational therapist and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). I help families through breastfeeding, bottle feeding, starting solids, and early development, in my Lafayette office or by telehealth.
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How I can help
Feeding affects your whole family's quality of life. Many parents find themselves overwhelmed by the difficulties that can arise when trying to feed a tiny human! You are not alone; problems are common. You deserve accurate, evidence-based answers, quickly.
Breast & bottle feeding
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Breastfeeding difficulties
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Bottle feeding and bottle refusal
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Tongue and lip ties (learn more)
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Poor or slow weight gain
Feeding therapy
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Transitioning to solids
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Picky eating
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Feeding refusal and fussiness
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tube weaning
Infant OT
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Torticollis
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Head flattening or molding
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Motor and developmental delays
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sensory processing/regulation difficulties
Services
Under practice act guidelines, referrals from chiropractors or midwives can’t be accepted unless that practitioner is also a physician, nurse practitioner, or other advanced practice registered nurse (such as a certified nurse-midwife).
A referral is required
Because of occupational therapy licensure requirements, feeding therapy and OT services require a referral. Referrals usually come from your pediatrician, but can also come from a dentist, nurse practitioner (NP), or physician assistant (PA). The referral should be for OT, or for evaluation and treatment of feeding or breastfeeding, whichever applies.
Most providers have no issue faxing one over. Simply asking your provider to send it is usually all it takes.
MEET JEANNE
I've been the mom looking for answers.
When my second son was born, I was quickly overwhelmed by the issues we had with breastfeeding. Pain, constant feeding, misinformation and conflicting advice... the whole experience illuminated for me how difficult a breastfeeding journey can be. That experience cemented for me that I wanted to become a lactation professional. I felt it shouldn't be so hard to find answers. In OT school, I learned absolutely nothing about lactation. Learning about lactation helped me become a much better therapist, and now I blend these two scopes of practice. My two decades of experience in pediatrics as an OT, having worked in the NICU, hospital, and outpatient settings, help me approach lactation issues with a wider lens than many.
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I collaborate with pediatricians, dentists, and other providers in our community, and I teach lactation courses to therapists nationwide through Lactation OT.
"Flourish helped our family go from surviving feedings to thriving with feedings!"
Blair, mom of Lou
"After 2 tongue tie revisions and therapy with Jeanne, our sweet boy is completely healed and nursing like a champ!"
Margo, mom of Thomas
"She got us in quickly and created an individualized plan for my son. All of our feeding issues have been resolved."
Elizabeth, mom of Rowan
Getting started
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Reach out by call, text, or email.
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Evaluation in the office or virtually. What to expect
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Your plan, built around your family's goals.
Your plan, built around your family's goals.
These self-paced online classes answer common feeding questions.