BABBLS- Supporting Breast and Bottle-Feeding Babies and Language Skills.

Building foundational skills for orofacial development, co-regulation, connection, and language. We are a neurodiversity-affirming practice that collaborates with other like-minded professionals.

We are currently accepting new clients/families of children ages 0 months-3 years.

Meet Jessica

Jessica (Nicholson) Cocca is a certified speech-language pathologist (alum of Penn State and Towson University) and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant.

Her interests and skills include the following:

  • optimizing oral motor skills for breast/bottle/solids, speech development, and breathing/airway development

  • knowledge on the impact of oral restrictions (tongue/lip/buccal ties) on health throughout the life span

  • providing practical strategies for pre- and post-frenectomy care in infants and toddlers.

  • prenatal visits that will help new families feel confident in feeding their baby, pumping, and understanding supply

  • learning and collaborating with multidisciplinary professionals to help families meet their goals.

  • teaching caregivers how to engage meaningfully through play to enhance language skills.

    Jessica resides in Maryland with her husband and loves cooking, traveling, pilates & barre, dog-sitting, and being with friends and family.

Let’s connect.

Schedule a free 15-minute phone consult to find out if BABBLS can meet your needs!