Neina Ferguson, CCC/SLP/infant feeding specialist, Laura Evers, RD, and Allegra Gasts, RD/IBCLS, are experts in infant feeding.
With over 30+ years of combined experience, these experts will guide and support you every step of the way.
With their help, you will be empowered to conquer your baby’s feeding challenges.
Dr. Neina Ferguson
Speech-Language Pathologist and Pediatric Feeding/Swallowing Specialist
I am best known for helping moms feed medically fragile infants and safely transition them from feeding tubes to oral feeding.
I spent 13 years working in the NICU. That’s where I discovered that babies communicate very clearly, even when they are born early or are just hours old. And, it has nothing to do with crying!
Babies have their own very clear non-verbal language and over the years, I’ve become fluent in it. (And, you can too!)
Since then, my work has been published in numerous scientific journals. I’ve also shared my discoveries and system at national and state conventions.
But, what brings me most joy is that the simple 3-step system I’ve developed that’s helped 1000’s of families eliminate feeding distress, turn their infants and children into healthy eaters, and establish joyful mealtime traditions.
This framework will make you an expert in understanding what your baby’s trying to tell you. And you’ll know exactly what to do to reduce your baby’s pain, vomiting and distress.
The best news is that you’ll feel confident … you’ll know how to make feeding fun … and you’ll help your baby learn to love all types of foods.
WIth this framework, you’ll have peace of mind, knowing that your child will eat nutritious foods to develop a strong, well-balanced mind and body.
Laura Evers, LRD
Registered Dietitian
Laura Evers, MPH, RD, LD was born and raised on a small family farm in Huron, Ohio. Growing up on a farm she was fascinated with how food directly affected the way people felt. With paired interests in health, food, and helping people, she decided to become a registered dietitian.
Laura received her Bachelor’s Degree of Science in Dietetics from Bowling Green State University in 2017. She then went to graduate school and earned her Master’s Degree in Public Health from Kent State University
Laura completed an internship at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, OH. During her internship, Laura competed twelve clinical rotations Her favorite rotations included nutrition support, pediatrics, and mother/baby wellness.
In 2018, Laura started working for Nemours Children’s Speciality Care Clinics in Pensacola, Florida. She was solely responsible for the dietary care of children being treated for disorders in gastroenterology, endocrinology, and pulmonology.
Now, Laura continues to work in pediatric acute care hospital settings as well as working to help more families in a more global manner.
Allegra Gast, LRD, IBCLC
Lactation Consultation / Registered dietitian
Allegra Gast is a registered dietitian, ACE certified health coach, and international board certified lactation consultant. She graduated with her bachelors in Nutrition and Food Science from Drexel University, and specializes in maternal and infant nutrition.
She found her passion working with women and infants while working at WIC (Women Infant and Children) in Hawaii. She saw many women struggling to breastfeed, and that’s what encouraged her to pursue her certification in lactation. Allegra’s current interests are how maternal nutrition and support can have an impact on the risk of postpartum depression and breastfeeding success rates. She lives in Fort Walton Beach, Florida with her husband and 1 year old baby.
