Meet Stacia!
Hi, I’m Stacia Paganelli, Infant Feeding Consultant and Owner of Help with Feeding.
When my first son was born, I NEVER expected any part of feeding to be difficult…
I was a speech pathologist with training in feeding and swallowing and had a ton of experience caring for babies and toddlers in my personal life.
But we struggled a ton with the transition to solids, the fact that he hated most purees and rejected almost everything when we moved on to table food!
The pediatrician dismissed my concerns & told me, “He’ll eat when he’s hungry”.
SO not helpful.
And, SO untrue.
Everything I did felt wrong, which made me feel anxious and like I was failing as a mother…
With zero helpful advice anywhere and mealtimes getting more & more miserable,
My confidence was deeply affected…
Those struggles are why I do this work, and when I tell you I understand where you are and what you’re feeling, I truly mean it.
I know how stressful it is when your baby isn’t eating well…
Or social media expectations about “what’s normal” are stressing you out…
Or you’ve got questions that no one, including your pediatrician, can answer with the details you need!
That’s why my mission is helping parents teach their tough-to-feed babies how to eat in a way that reduces stress -
…and turns feeding times into the sweet, enjoyable, successful bonding experience you’ve always imagined.
How do I help?
I use a personalized, research-based, hands-on approach and give you individualized information & tools you need to help YOUR baby develop strong feeding skills.
You will feel empowered to make the changes within your daily routines and feeding schedule, boost your confidence as a parent, and along the way.
Wondering about my professional background? Here it is!
Since my first son was born more than 17 years ago, I’ve spent most of my professional career focused on learning about feeding and the difficulties babies and toddlers can struggle with in the first few years of life.
I’ve attended countless professional conferences and trainings, scoured the research, and supported thousands of parents and their little ones through all types of feeding struggles.
The methods I teach you are the same ones I used with my own boys, so I deeply understand how you might feel as you navigate this season of parenting.
I now put my energy into gathering all the information you need to help your baby!
Let’s work together to remove the feeding stress & help you AND your baby thrive!
My Purpose
Help with Feeding supports mothers and babies as they navigate the beautiful and sometimes difficult journey that comes with nourishing a human life. I offer a safe, nurturing environment for mothers who are experiencing challenges with feeding their child as well as evidence-based, holistic guidance throughout their first year of life together.
Help with Feeding began as a way to offer resources for mothers who may be feeling isolated during this deeply personal phase of life. I have seen firsthand what a difference easily accessible, gently guided, trustworthy support can make.
I want women to know that they are never alone in their motherhood journey and that Help with Feeding is just a call away.
My Mission
Help with Feeding provides accessible, evidence-based, holistic support services for both mother and baby during their first year together. I welcome moms to a safe space where they can trust in the gentle guidance we offer and build a strong feeding foundation. I aim to inform, empower, and inspire mothers to nourish their babies, listen to their intuition, and move gracefully through life in their role as mother.