top of page
Blog Banner for Website Content.png
FSFS-Logo-03-2.png

The Nurtured Feeding Approach™

Responsive, relationship-centered feeding support Birth to Teen

​

Guided by cues • Grounded in evidence • Building confidence for families & professionals

Experts In Pediatric Feeding

Helping families & providers understand pediatric feeding challenges and what to do next through our evidence-based Nurtured Feeding Approach™

Transforming Worry into Peace

​

Weight gain, intake, & growth concerns

Bottle & breastfeeding struggles

Reflux, allergens & feeding discomfort

Feeding refusal or aversion

Tongue ties & oral function

Coughing, gulping, clicking or spilling

Long, stressful feeds

Transition to solids

Gagging, chewing & textures

Picky eating & limited foods

Stressful mealtimes

​

​​Feeding should not feel this hard​

 

We help you understand why and what to do next with expert assessment, treatment, courses & coaching through our

Nurtured Feeding Approach™â€‹â€‹â€‹

Ways To Work With US

Training for Providers

Build confidence in pediatric feeding assessment & treatment with evidence informed training, practical clinical tools, and the

Nurtured Feeding Approach™â€‹

Individual Clinicians

Hospital Teams

Private Practices

Early Intervention Teams

Medical Providers & Staff

University Programs

Blog Banner for Website Content-3.png

Ann Marie
Presberg-Martinez 

Speech & Language Pathologist

Pediatric Feeding Specialist

Mom of Five Boys

27+ Years of Experience
NICU • Hospital 

Early Intervention • Private Practice

​

Ann Marie brings deep clinical expertise and a compassionate, evidence based approach shaped by decades of clinical practice and her own experience as a parent. She empowers families and professionals with the understanding, tools, and confidence to uncover the why behind feeding challenges and know what to do next.

IMG_0199_edited.jpg

Founder
FirstSTAGES Feeding Specialists

Developer
Nurtured Feeding Approach™
Infant Feeding Success™
Toddler Feeding Success™

Creator 

FirstSTAGES Proprietary Tools™
Age & Evidence Based Guide™
Feeding Calculator™
Feeding Tracker™
Tools for Your Toolkit™

15.png

Schedule your FREE
call today!

p: (703) 901-7277

f: (703) 373-8785

Reston Office:
11715 Bowman Green Drive
Suite 200

Reston, VA 20190

​

In-person & Telemedicine Service VA,

International Coaching with Course Purchase, International Program Training

©2016 - 2026 by FirstSTAGES Feeding Specialists. Proudly created with Wix.com

bottom of page