Infant Feeding Therapy & Bodywork for Babies in South Bay Los Angeles
Feel supported, confident, and connected— not overwhelmed.
Overwhelmed by all the opinions? Let’s find what actually works.
Feeding hurts, your baby feels tense, or maybe you've been told to "wait and see" about a tongue tie—and now you're second-guessing everything.
As a pediatric occupational therapist and IBCLC serving South Bay families, I combine infant feeding therapy with hands-on bodywork to get to the root of feeding and developmental challenges—so you can feel confident in caring for your baby, without the overwhelm.
Evidence-based, comprehensive care
We understand — caring for a newborn comes with a steep learning curve. At Humbled by Motherhood, we provide evidence-based infant feeding therapy, lactation consulting, and gentle infant bodywork in South Bay Los Angeles, helping families in Carson, Torrance, Gardena, Inglewood, and surrounding communities navigate common feeding and developmental concerns, including:
Tongue tie, lip tie, and cheek tie concerns
Bottle feeding challenges and bottle refusal
Choosing or changing infant formula
Torticollis, plagiocephaly, and body tension impacting feeding
Feeding challenges affecting early developmental milestones
Postpartum recovery support
By combining lactation consulting, infant occupational therapy, and integrative bodywork, we create personalized solutions rooted in helping your baby feel more settled and regulated, so you can build confidence, strengthen connection, and follow a simple, sustainable plan that works for your family.
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Real Stories from Families We’ve Supported
“Before my first appointment with Dairian I was feeling anxious, stressed, and frustrated with my breastfeeding journey. I had been triple feeding for almost two months, using nipple shields, supplemental nursing systems, and washing all of that plus bottles and pump parts endlessly while I just longed so badly to exclusively breastfeed. I felt a disconnect with feeding my baby and I knew something was wrong and the previous plan wasn’t working. I was so incredibly thankful to be referred to Dairian. Within one week of working with her, she provided us with hope, validation, and valuable info and techniques. I stopped using nipple shields and the SNS, cut back on pumping, and most importantly felt so much less anxious about feeding my baby. Her care plans are detailed and effective, and she is so great with offering support and resources. It really feels like holistic care, because we are working on our baby’s full body strength, including oral exercises and relieving tension, to support her feeding skills. I feel like I’m in good hands now, and I’m much more confident about breastfeeding. I want to refer her to everyone I know that is having a baby and has any trouble with feeding. This may sound cheesy but it’s so true, she is our lactation super hero!”
Mom in Torrance — Overwhelmed by Breastfeeding & Triple Feeding
“I came to Dairian when my son was about 2 months old and on the verge of giving up on our breastfeeding journey. At this point, I felt hopeless as we had seen another lactation consultant who had exhausted all her resources, a chiropractor, and a dentist to check for oral ties. Our first visit with Dairian was life-changing (literally). She took her time and walked me through everything she was doing. She explained what she was doing and what she was looking for - she made me feel like I was a part of the appointment instead of just a bystander. Being a first-time mother, this meant so much to me! She also took the time to answer my list of questions and followed up with an organized, broken-down game plan for my son. I can say confidently and proud that I am still breastfeeding my son, who is now 6 months old.
We still see Dairian because she has so much knowledge about child development and amazing exercises to do with your little ones. Dairian gave me back the confidence I needed to continue my breastfeeding journey by listening to my issues/questions and taking the time to check/answer. We are going to be sad when we have to say goodbye!”
First-Time Mom in Gardena— Breastfeeding & Infant Development
“Dairian was a life saver for my lactation journey. I came in a sad, struggling mom on the verge of giving up and she helped me to get my mind and body right to enjoy my journey with my baby. We went through EVERYTHING — hormones, food, medication, stress, you name it! The added bonus is that in addition to a lactation consultant, she’s also an Occupational Therapist so she was able to make recommendations about my son’s development as well. 2 for 1! My son loves her and she is so good with him. I hope she adds some toddler programs into her scheduling because we won’t be ready to let her go when the time comes.”
First-time mom in Inglewood — Holistic Lactation & Infant Development Support
“Dairian was a life saver for my lactation journey. I came in a sad, struggling mom on the verge of giving up and she helped me to get my mind and body right to enjoy my journey with my baby. We went through EVERYTHING — hormones, food, medication, stress, you name it! The added bonus is that in addition to a lactation consultant, she’s also an Occupational Therapist so she was able to make recommendations about my son’s development as well. 2 for 1! My son loves her and she is so good with him. I hope she adds some toddler programs into her scheduling because we won’t be ready to let her go when the time comes.”
Parent in Hawthorne — Bottle Refusal
“I’m a first time mom who came to humbled by motherhood to get help with my baby’s latching difficulties. With Darian’s guidance, I went from feeling exhausted from triple feeding to being almost exclusively breastfeeding in three sessions, which is an outcome I would have never expected for my baby and me. You can tell she cares about her clients and asks all the right questions to tailor a plan for each mother/baby pair. I thought I would just get help with some feeding positions, but I learned with Darian’s comprehensive care plan that lactation also encompasses the baby’s muscle development and mom’s health and nutrition. I really valued her expertise in this field and would recommend her services to anyone who is having trouble with lactation like I was.”
First-time mom in Cypress — Latching, Infant Development & Lactation Support
“I came to Dairian during one of the most challenging times in my life. I had been triple feeding for over two months and breastfeeding had only gotten worse where my 7 month old son cried at the sight of my breasts. Feeling hopeless I reached out to Dairian to get a second opinion and give it my last effort before needing to move on for my mental health. She was the perfect mix of empathetic and real. It was relieving to hear her wanting me to move away from triple feeding and validate how exhausting it is. She gave me a clear plan for the next two weeks. I didn’t have much hope because of how the past couple months had gone but followed her advice and slowly made progress. Within the two weeks my son actually went back to exclusively breastfeeding! I do not believe I could have done it without Dairian’s help, I will be forever grateful.“
VParent in Oakland — Virtual Lactation Support
“Thank you SO MUCH for your continued help with our little one. I can’t believe how much you’ve helped in the span of just 2 weeks, so far! I was at my wit’s end with how long her feedings were. She’s gotten so much stronger and more efficient. Also, the exercises you gave us that we are diligent with have made a HUGE difference in her neck mobility. Instead of favoring the one side so much, she now turns it both directions on her own volition. We are excited to keep working with you to keep her progressing! Thank you, thank you!”
First-time mom in Santa Monica — Tongue Tie, Body Tension & Infant Development Support
“Where do I start?! Dairian is exceptional. She is accommodating, kind, knowledgeable, she listens… (I didn’t realize a lactation consultant could be so parallel to my therapist). Most importantly she didn’t put any pressure on me and my little one. She took her time and that’s what we needed. Breastfeeding is not easy but she makes it less stressful”
Parent in Los Angeles — Breastfeeding & Emotional Support
tummy time for better feeding
The Tummy Time Toolkit was designed to build confidence and connection from day one
In this guide, you’ll find everything you need to make tummy time easier, more enjoyable, and aligned with your baby’s natural development. Designed by an occupational therapist and lactation consultant, the Tummy Time Toolkit supports the head, neck, and trunk strength babies need for more efficient feeding and early motor milestones.
From positioning tips and mini-milestone checklists to real-life strategies for fussy days, this resource helps you feel confident, supported, and connected — with a simple, sustainable tummy time plan that supports both feeding and development from day one.
Compassionate, Comprehensive Infant Feeding & Postpartum Support
because entering motherhood is a humbling experience
No matter your background or feeding journey, motherhood brings you into a new season of learning, healing, and connection — and you don’t have to figure it out alone.
Whether you need help with latching, pumping, choosing the right formula, feeding with a tongue tie, bottle refusal, tummy time, or navigating the fourth trimester, our team provides compassionate, evidence-based lactation, infant feeding, and developmental support in South Bay Los Angeles to help you feel confident, supported, and connected with your baby.
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