FOUNDATIONAL FEEDING

Lactation and Feeding Therapy

Laying the foundation for healthy feeding from birth

ABOUT

Anne Dalton

MS, CCC-SLP, IBCLC

Anne Dalton, MS, CCC-SLP, IBCLC

Pediatric Feeding Specialist | Speech-Language Pathologist | Lactation Consultant

Founder of Foundational Feeding, LLC

Anne Dalton is a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist (CCC-SLP) and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) with over 20 years of clinical experience specializing in pediatric feeding and swallowing. She is the founder of Foundational Feeding, a private practice dedicated to supporting families from birth through early childhood with expert care in infant feeding, breastfeeding, bottle refusal, oral-motor therapy, and feeding delays.

Anne’s background spans the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), pediatric acute care, outpatient therapy, and home health, giving her a deep and well-rounded perspective on feeding development. She has advanced training in tethered oral tissues, oral motor dysfunction, and the impact of tongue and lip ties on breastfeeding, bottle feeding, and early oral development.

Her mission is to help families navigate everything from painful latching and milk transfer issues to solids transitions, picky eating, and complex feeding disorders. Anne brings a collaborative, evidence-based, and family-centered approach to each consultation—providing individualized care that builds confidence, improves feeding skills, and supports healthy development.

Anne proudly serves families in Michigan and beyond, offering both in-person and virtual feeding support.

SPECIALTY AREAS

Preparation and Planning:

Prenatal classes and consultation

Prior breastfeeding issues

Fetal anatomical issues

Prior breast surgeries

Breastfeeding:

Latch issues

Pain when nursing

Tongue and lip ties

Low weight gain

Multiples/Tandem nursing

Anatomical issues

Pumping

Feeding Transitions:

Bottle feeding

Weaning support

Starting solids

Baby led weaning

Coughing, choking, gagging

Picky eating

Services

Consultations

Group and Individual classes, Prenatal Consultation, Newborn Consultation and Follow up

Resources

A collection of breastfeeding support resources as well as general feeding developmental milestone resources for families.

Explore Resources

TESTIMONIALS

Parents Recommend

Susan P.

"Anne provided me with valuable information on what to expect when breastfeeding. I felt prepared to embark on our breastfeeding journey when my son arrived"

Kendra M.

"I was so close to giving up. Anne coached me through and cheered me on along the way. She is passionate about breastfeeding and the wellness of mother and baby"

Allison H.

"Anne gave me the confidence to breastfeed successfully. She understood the stress and frustration that comes with breastfeeding. She was caring, concerned and very knowledgeable"