Feeding Therapy & Lactation Support in Appleton, WI
Serving babies, children, and families in the Fox Valley and beyond.
Our Mission
We help infants and children develop the skills they need to be safe, efficient, and happy eaters for the rest of their lives.
Specialty Areas
Our pediatric feeding therapists specialize in infant feeding, lactation support, and feeding disorders in children.
Empowering Parents
We’ll focus on making you the expert so you can feel calm and confident when feeding your child in the real world.
Welcome to Nurture Fox Valley!
We nurture healthier and happier mealtimes.
Food is foundational— it nourishes us and brings us together. But when feeding is difficult, moments that should feel comforting can become the most stressful parts of the day.
Whether you are struggling with breastfeeding, bottle feeding, tube weaning, starting solids, picky eating, swallowing, or the anxiety surrounding every meal, you don’t have to do this alone. At Nurture Fox Valley, our feeding therapists create space for you to take a deep breath, feel heard, and get your questions answered.
There is no one-size-fits-all approach here. We work alongside you, adjust our plan when life changes, and stay with you throughout the whole journey. Together, we’ll make mealtimes feel less stressful and more enjoyable for your whole family!
Personalized Feeding & Speech Therapy for Babies & Children
Infant Feeding Support & Lactation Counseling
When breast- or bottle-feeding is not going as planned, we take the time to understand the full picture, starting with your baby’s mouth and oral function. As a dual feeding therapist and certified lactation counselor, we will observe a normal feeding, give you hands-on support in the moment, and create a tailored plan to help your baby:
Successfully and comfortably breastfeed
Take bottles
Gain weight
Reduce fussiness and discomfort
Wean from feeding tubes or oxygen
Feeding Therapy for Children Ages 6 Months to 18 Years
Feeding challenges can stem from a variety of medical and developmental factors, so we’ll always start by figuring out why your child is struggling. Each session will focus on creating positive experiences with food and teaching you practical strategies that you can use every day to help your child:
Transition from milk to solid foods
Eat more foods by mouth
Gain proper nutrition
Explore a variety of textures
Enjoy meals without pressure or stress
Speech Therapy for Late Talkers
Do you feel like you’re always “interpreting” for your child? Our play-based speech therapy sessions follow your child’s lead, using their interests to build new communication skills. Each session, we’ll answer your questions, model early language strategies, and give you practical ways to help your child:
Learn new words
Follow directions
Express wants, needs, and thoughts
Use longer sentences
Ask and answer questions
Communicate with less frustration
Meet Your Speech & Feeding Therapist
Hi! I’m Jordan Pulda, M.S., CCC-SLP, CLC
I’m a speech therapist and certified lactation counselor in Appleton, WI. After spending the early years of my career in the NICU and outpatient clinics, I wanted to create what so many moms I worked with in the hospital were looking for— a space to feed their babies that felt comfortable, familiar, and less clinical. Nurture Fox Valley was inspired by those moms, for you.
I love breaking down the science of feeding so you can feel informed rather than overwhelmed by your child’s feeding challenges. My goal is to meet you in those vulnerable moments, help you understand what’s happening, and make you feel confident about what to do next.
Bring me your questions, worries, and hard days. I’ll be here to celebrate every milestone with you along the way!
Who We Serve
Ages Served
Nurture Fox Valley serves infants and children from birth to 18 years old.
Settings
Sessions are offered in-home, at local community centers, and in our Appleton, WI office.
Insurance & Payment
We accept BCBS, UHC/UMR, and Wisconsin Medicaid. We are an out-of-network provider for other insurances.
Let’s get started!
Nurture Fox Valley provides in-office and in-home lactation support, feeding therapy, and speech therapy services for children in the Fox Valley area. Our office is located in the Center for Perinatal Mental Health in Appleton, WI, and we offer home visits on a case-by-case basis.
Contact Us
If you'd like to see whether Nurture Fox Valley is a good fit for your needs, take the first step by scheduling a complimentary 15-minute consultation. Create a client profile here, and we'll call you.
Free Consultation
During the phone call, we’ll discuss your needs and determine next steps. We’ll also talk about insurance coverage, what to expect, and answer any other questions you may have.
Evaluation
We’ll send you some intake forms and schedule an evaluation. After the evaluation, we’ll share our recommendations and create a plan that’s tailored to your family’s needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Every baby and family needs different support. With that said, most of the babies we see need 6 sessions on average. We work together to make sure you have the support you need, and we talk about bringing other providers in if necessary.
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Yes, Jordan is trained to assess oral ties and give you an in-depth assessment of your infant’s oral function related to bottle and breastfeeding skills. She provides oral therapy to improve function and prepare the mouth for releases, and she also offers post-op care.
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If their list of accepted foods is limited, meals feel like a battle, there are concerns about weight or stooling, or you're just not sure if what you're seeing is 'normal' or not, a consultation call is your next step.
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Trust your gut. You know your child best. A phone consultation is ALWAYS free, and we're always honest with you if you need an evaluation or if we should touch base again at a later date.
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We are in-network with BCBS, UHC/UMR, and Wisconsin Medicaid. We are an out-of-network provider with other insurance companies, meaning that if you have out-of-network benefits, we can submit claims on your behalf. If none of those options apply, we accept HSA, FSA, and credit cards as form of payment.
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While we prefer in-person therapy, some circumstances require telehealth, and we are happy to discuss this as an option with you and your family.
Searching for a “pediatric feeding therapist near me?”
You’re in the right place! Nurture Fox Valley is accepting new clients for feeding therapy and lactation support in Appleton, WI, and throughout Fox Valley.

