Growing Harts Therapies

09/12/2025

Can you believe the silly season is here already!

But not to worry, if you or your baby need lactation or feeding support over the break we are open and available to visit you in the comfort of your home ✨🎄

Visit our website www.growinghartstherapies.com.au to send an enquiry and we will contact you with an appointment that suits you and your babies feeding schedule.

With kindness,
Olivia

Speech Pathology & Lactation Services At Growing Harts Therapies, we are committed to providing patient and family centered care to support each individual to meet their goals. SERVICES Dysphagia Assessment and intervention to support difficulty swallowing food and fluids across the lifespan Breast....

25/11/2025

Breastfeeding and post-partum: the in-house on call midwife support, to the first check up maternal glow and all smooth sailing, then on to 8 days post car rides for school pick up with ice-packs and emerging mastitis…

What we hear and what we see, isn’t always what it is. Breastfeeding education and support can go a long way for both mum and baby.

Breastfeeding is a skill that mum and bub learn together and sometimes it can take us a little while to get into the groove.

With the right support, a lending ear and a calm and gentle approach - women feel seen and heard, which helps the transition to a positive feeding experience.

I’ve been there. The sleepless nights, the icepacks, the anatomical differences that impact feeding and the allergies. I’ve seen it as a clinician, a mother and a patient.

If you are about to embark into your motherhood journey or are in it and would like support on all things breastfeeding (milk supply, latch, maternal and infant anatomy, swallowing, pumping or just general feeding support and questions!) I am here to help ✨

If you would like to book an appointment, head to www.growinghartstherapies.com.au and send an enquiry. I look forward to meeting you and your little one in clinic, online or in the comfort of your own home.

With kindness,
Olivia x

03/11/2025

Did you know that speech pathologists support little ones with their eating and drinking?

We can support you and your child with:
- breast and bottle feeding difficulties
- gagging, coughing and choking on food/fluids
- prolonged feed and mealtimes
- feed and mealtime refusal
- transition to solids
- delayed biting/chewing skills
- delayed cup drinking skills
- picky/fussy and anxious eaters

If this sounds like your little one and you would like some more information or support, we offer in clinic, home visit or Telehealth appointments to suit you!

Contact us at: www.growinghartstherapies.com.au

23/10/2025

Hi! 👋 I am Olivia and I am a certified practicing speech pathologist and International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) with a special interest in paediatric feeding and swallowing disorders.

I have extensive experience in both private practice and within a tertiary hospital setting working with a wide range of communication and feeding/swallowing difficulties across the lifespan. This experience has supported me to become a well-rounded family centered therapist.

As a parent of two little ones, I understand first-hand the challenges that come with feeding, not only for the child but for the family too.

I am passionate about nurturing parents and carers to support and provide safe, successful and enjoyable mealtimes for all ✨