Lisa Paladino discusses topics related to tongue tie and breastfeeding, from her unique perspective as a Midwife and Lactation Consultant with over 30 years of experience. If you are a parent looking for information beyond what google is telling you, or a professional who is curious to learn more than what you learned in school on this topic, this podcast is for you. A gentle disclaimer. Please do not consider anything discussed on this podcast, by myself or any guest of the podcast, to be m ...
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Bethany sits down one-on-one with Mamas to hear their unique breastfeeding journeys. From breastfeeding NICU babies to overcoming challenges such as tongue-tied babies and low milk supply, each story is different and explores a variety of topics related to breastfeeding. Connect with Bethany at: Website: Breastfeedingreliefwithbethany.com Instagram: @BethanyLovern TikTok: @Breastfeedingrelief Etsy Printables: @Breastfeedingrelief Think your child may have a tongue-tie? Grab my freebie D ...
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There are no bad kids and no purposeless behaviors. Dr. McGowin's mission is to find the WHY behind behaviors that are holding kids back. Sometimes it's chemistry, like nutrient deficiencies or mitochondrial dysfunction. Sometimes it's oral restrictions and breathing challenges. Sometimes it's retained primitive reflexes. Maybe a combination of multiple factors. The point is, when we can identify and address the WHY, rather than covering it up, we can help kids find real healing and recovery.
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Frenotomy for Lip Tie and Tongue Tie Release: Episode 362
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In this episode, Lisa Paladino CNM, IBCLC calls on her experience and current literature to discuss the procedure for frenotomy for breastfeeding infants, focusing on the tools used, the types of providers who perform the procedure, and the associated risks and precautions. She emphasizes the importance of understanding these aspects for profession…
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Research on Tongue Tie and Infant Feeding with Dr. Rebecca Hill: Episode 361
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In this episode, Lisa interviews Rebecca Hill, PhD, DNP, FNP-C, CNE, FAAN about the state of research on tongue tie and its associated effects on infant feeding. They discusses her personal journey, how she evolved her work into researching tongue tie. The conversation explores the importance of clinical experience and the need for evidence. Dr. Hi…
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What Does Tongue Tie Have to do With Baseball? Episode 360
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Professional Course Waiting List - ENHANCED pro course coming in August! https://www.tonguetieexperts.net/waiting-list In this conversation, Lisa Paladino covers the team approach to tongue tie treatment, emphasizing the importance of a comprehensive and collaborative approach involving various professionals. It discusses the assessment, referral, …
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A Feminine Approach to Tongue Tie: Episode 359
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On this episode, Lisa chats with Dr. Chelsea Pinto, introducing a different paradigm for treatment of families whose infants have oral restrictions. Topics Discussed: Importance of a feminine approach in infant care. Empowering parents in caring for their infants. Creating a supportive and comfortable environment for mothers. Addressing the emotion…
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Beyond the Infant Mouth: Comprehensive Assessment for Tongue Tie Management- Episode 358
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Tongue tie treatment is so much more than "clipping a frenum". In this episode, Lisa shares some of what she included in assessment and treatment of dyads suffering with breastfeeding (or bottle feeding) dysfunction. Important links mentioned: Understanding Milk Supply for Medical and Birth Professionals Use code PODCAST15 for 15% off Professional …
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What are the biggest challenges in assessing tongue tie? Episode 357
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Lisa Paladino discusses the challenges professionals face when assessing and treating infants with tongue or lip tie. include determining the right time for release, the importance of proper lactation support, educating families, and addressing previous misinformation. Lisa emphasizes individualized care and functional evaluation by a lactation con…
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Tongue Ties Unraveled: Insights from a Speech-Language Pathologist and First-Time Mom: Episode 356
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In this week's episode, Casey Quinn-Daly shares her experiences navigating the healthcare system, as a provider herself, for her son's feeding difficulties and other medical concerns. She discusses the challenges she faced with breastfeeding a tongue and lip-tied infant, the importance of finding the right healthcare providers, and the need for pro…
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Debunking Tongue Tie and Breastfeeding Myths, Episode 355
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In this episode, join Lisa Paladino as she discusses the myths and misconceptions sent in by our listeners about the confusing world of tongue tie, lip tie, and breastfeeding. Lisa expertly navigates through topics such as "stretching" of tongue ties, the effectiveness of releasing ties, and the profound impact these ties can have on breastfeeding.…
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What are the risks of tongue tie treatment? Episode 354
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If you work with infants and support or offer tongue tie treatment, learning what can go wrong will help you to have better outcomes with your patients/clients. In this episode, the Lisa discusses the potential complications and risks associated with tongue tie treatment. The goal of tongue tie treatment is to achieve functional use of the tongue. …
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Breastfeeding Registry without stress featuring Gigi
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In this episode, Gigi emphasizes the importance of preparing for postpartum, recommending adding doula services, lactation education, massage, and supplies like loose clothing and food delivery to registries. Gigi details her differing breastfeeding experiences with each child, from challenges latching her first to an anxious pumping routine with t…
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"Fit to Be Tied" with Renee Beebe: Episode 353
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In this episode, Lisa Paladino chats with Renee Beebe to discuss their experiences as authors of books about breastfeeding and tongue tie. They talk about the challenges of writing and publishing, the importance of visuals in education, and overcoming imposter syndrome. They also share their experiences as grandparents and how it has influenced the…
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Stretch with Ashlea a Physical Therapy Assistant
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In this episode, Ashley detailed her experiences breastfeeding two children, including latching challenges with her first and pumping challenges with her second due to nasal issues. Bethany commended Ashley's use of different positions and pumping to maintain supply. Ashley outlined how stretching can relieve tightness and pain for breastfeeding mo…
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A Breast Pump that Feels Natural Featuring Masha
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In this episode, Masha detailed her extensive breastfeeding research and largely positive experience, contrasting with challenges pumping posed due to inadequate technology. She resolved to improve pumps after frustration with pain and inefficiency hindering her independence. Masha recounted shock and self-doubt from her first traumatic pumping exp…
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Should tongue tie surgery be considered an emergency? Episode 352
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In this encore episode, Lisa discusses the controversy of timing of tongue tie release, including hospital identification of tongue ties and the possible downsides of early treatment without a complete functional assessment. She discusses why her practice has evolved from recommending immediate release, to a slower approach, utilizing a holistic, t…
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In this episode, Patricia struggled with ADHD symptoms greatly after becoming a mother, leading to sleepless nights searching for support online. Though initially unwilling, she was later prompted by her faith to start a podcast supporting mothers with ADHD like herself. Both Bethany and Patricia discuss their personal experiences with postpartum d…
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A Physical Therapist Point of View about a Tongue-tie Featuring Kristi
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In this episode, Kristi Hammerle introduced herself as a physical therapist and certified lactation consultant who owns Year One Wellness. She helps babies from birth to walking with issues like tongue-tie, flat head syndrome, and feeding difficulties. Kristi explained how tongue-ties restrict tongue mobility and can cause feeding issues. She asses…
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"I couldn't Breathe" Undiagnosed Tongue Tie in a Young Adult: Episode 351
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How do oral restrictions express in an adult? Listen to the story of Noa Bricklin, a twenty-nine year old woman nearing the end of a seven year journey to correct her tongue tie, and the insidious side effects it has had on her health. Noa shares her journey of her tongue tie diagnosis, the connection she discovered between tongue tie and her lifel…
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Being in Community with Other Women Featuring Ashley
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In this episode, Ashley the founder of Iron 31, shares how her journey from teaching led her to focus on helping women through difficult seasons by applying biblical wisdom. Bethany emphasized the importance of community for new mothers, sharing how breastfeeding support groups helped combat loneliness. Ashley described the Iron 31 community as a j…
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Infertility & Secondary Infertility with Jazman
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In this episode, Jazman pursued birth work after feeling called by God, leaving her career in clinical psychology to help prevent traumatic births through doula work. She expanded into fertility support after sharing her own infertility journey. Bethany detailed her extensive testing and treatments over several years including Clomid, IUIs, IVF, an…
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Behind the Scenes of Lactation and Tongue Tie - What Do IBCLCs Talk About? Episode 350
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Tables turned for this episode as Lisa is interviewed by Jacqueline Kincer for her podcast. It's a fun and informative conversation as we muse about what we wish parents and providers understood about breastfeeding and tongue tie from a lactation perspective, the team approach that we both practice, and how we share a mission to help families meet …
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My Baby had Trouble Breathing with Dr. Nina
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In this episode, Nina shared her challenging breastfeeding journey with their first child who had breathing issues, experiencing painful sucking for months before their nursing relationship improved. Nina emphasized the importance of perseverance and not feeling like a failure. Nina recommended seeking lactation support early and learning that ever…
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Positive Breastfeeding Experience with Dr. Kelsey
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In this episode, Dr. Kelsey detailed her positive breastfeeding experiences with both children, though noted she wished they practiced bottle-feeding more with their son to ease returning to work. They emphasized assessing each child's individual needs and functions at different developmental stages. Bethany stressed the importance of evaluating ho…
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It Takes a Team - How One Community Built a Community of Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Episode 349
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In this episode, Lisa Paladino interviews Christina Goodheart MA, CCC-SLP, BCS-S to discuss the importance of collaboration and building a community of care in the field of tongue tie and oral restrictions. They share their personal experiences and backgrounds as speech language pathologist and IBCLC. Takeaways: Collaboration and interdisciplinary …
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In this episode, Petra shared their experiences breastfeeding four children, struggling as a teen mom yet finding success with preparation and support. Petra gave birth via unplanned C-section at 16 with no education or support, resulting in painful attempts, feelings of failure, and early formula supplementation. Despite another C-section, Petra p…
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In this episode, Nina outlined the three main RSV warning signs and testing process, reassuring mothers that pediatricians typically treat babies without hospitalization if symptoms are managed and monitored closely at home. Bethany suggested freezing breast milk in ice cube trays or popsicle molds from EZPZ to soothe feverish babies, promote hydra…
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Dismissing Nipple Pain: Is Breastfeeding Selfish? Episode 348
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In this episode, Lisa discusses the frustration, and expresses some strong emotion, surrounding the issue of breastfeeding pain and the misconception of breastfeeding as selfish. She emphasizes that breastfeeding shouldn't always hurt and highlights the importance of support and help for breastfeeding mothers. Lisa's book mentioned in the episode: …
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In this episode, Diana's first birth was by unplanned c-section, complicating her breastfeeding struggles with pain and perceived low supply for six months. Her second home birth was undisturbed, resulting in an easy breastfeeding experience for over two years. About Diana: Diana Forsell Tayan is a writer, speaker, and host of the Healing Birth Pod…
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In this Episode, Andria shared the difficulties with her son's breastfeeding journey due to a traumatic C-section, lack of support identifying his tongue-tie, and struggles getting a good latch. This contrasted positively with her successful breastfeeding experience with her daughter where she felt more informed and supported. Andria wished to info…
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Asking Research Questions About Buccal Ties: Episode 347
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In this episode, Lisa discusses a research study about buccal ties and shares her personal opinion on the topic. The study can be found here: The buccal frenum: Trends in diagnosis and indications for treatment of buccal-ties among 466 healthcare professionals. Baxter R, Merkel-Walsh R, Lahey L, Knutsen C, Zaghi S. The buccal frenum: Trends in diag…
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The Facts about Tongue Tie They Forgot to Mention, with Dr. Scott Siegel: Episode 346
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This week's episode is a response to an article in the NY Times regarding tongue tie treatment. The article featured my colleague, Dr. Scott Siegel. In this episode, which was recorded as an Instagram Live event, you'll hear more of the story including: - My letter to the editor of the NY Times, which can be found here: https://www.tonguetieexperts…
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Suzzie Becomes a Doula after her Two Daughters
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In this episode, Bethany talks with Suzzie, who struggled with breastfeeding her first child and didn't have much support or resources. With her second baby, she had severe pain breastfeeding due to a tongue tie, but her midwife helped diagnose and treat it. Suzzie wishes she had known to seek out a lactation consultant for help instead of just pow…
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Breastfeeding & Bottle Feeding are Beautiful with Irene
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In this episode, Bethany and Irene discuss breastfeeding her first child for 4-6 weeks and her second for 9 months. She struggled with oversupply and donating milk with her second child. Irene wishes she knew breastfeeding can be painful and uncomfortable. Her favorite product was a nursing pillow. Meet Irene: My name is Irene Vaksberg. I was born …
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5 Points to Consider Before Scheduling Frenotomy, Episode 345
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We always want to be sure before we recommend or perform any procedure, especially for release of lip and tongue tie. In this solo encore episode, Lisa shares her protocols for assessing readiness for frenotomy/frenectomy in breastfeeding infants. The 5 points she presents are based on her experience as a midwife/lactation consultant with over 30 y…
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Thrush, Vasospasm, Lip-tie, O MY with Cayla
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In this episode, Bethany & Cayla discuss her very challenging breastfeeding journey with her first child due to thrush, vasospasm, lip tie, etc. but persevered for 6 months with pumping and eventually nursing. She wishes she had taken a breastfeeding class, worked with a lactation consultant earlier, and known more about the challenges ahead of tim…
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In this episode, Morgan and Bethany discussed various topics related to fertility and breastfeeding. They talked about the importance of understanding one's cycle, the possibility of getting pregnant while breastfeeding, and the impact of birth control on milk supply. They also recommended using a cycle tracking app to monitor fertility signs and…
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Special Giving Tuesday Encore Presentation Please listen to this episode to hear a moving story of hope, healing and advocacy. Donate here: https://www.airwayrevolution.org/donate ******************************************* Dr. Victor Avis, and his daughter, Sydney Avis are asking us all to join The Airway Revolution What is an Airway Revolution? A…
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Central Auditory Processing & the Able Kids Foundation
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Megan Locke, Au.D.,CCC/A, is the Executive Director and audiologist at the Able Kids Foundation in Fort Collins, Colorado. Dr. Locke is accredited by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. A native of Canton, Ohio, Dr. Locke earned a Doctor of Audiology degree from Central Michigan University where her passion for central auditory proces…
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In this episode, Bethany and Rhena discussed her experiences with breastfeeding in the 80s, highlighting the lack of support and resources available at the time. Rhena faced challenges with low milk supply and resorted to using bottles, while her son was born prematurely with Down syndrome, adding additional complexities to their breastfeeding jour…
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Nursing a Baby with Low-Tone with Adriana
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In this episode, Adriana, a registered nurse, shares her breastfeeding experiences with her babies. Despite facing challenges with her first baby, she successfully breastfed all her children, including her son who was born with Down Syndrome and initially faced doubts about his ability to breastfeed. Despite facing obstacles and attending multiple …
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5 Ways Tongue Tie Treatment Can Go Wrong: Episode 343
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Of course we want every infant to receive the best possible care, and avoid ill-timed or unnecessary procedures. Treatment for tongue and lip tie is often needed, but not always done for the right reasons or with the right planning and preparedness. In this episode, Lisa Paladino discusses five types of situations that she has witnessed with less t…
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Scott Kuenneke is an expert in Trauma, Neurofeedback, quantitative electroencephalography (qEEG) Brain maps, and Brainspotting. He received his undergraduate degree in psychology and religious studies with a masters in Mental Health Counseling. He dedicated his studies to learning about brain-based interventions for mental health while researching …
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In this episode, Bethany and Amy discussed their experiences with breastfeeding and the challenges they faced. Amy shared her journey of becoming a breastfeeding coach after having three children, while Bethany expressed the need for more support and information for new mothers. They discussed the importance of breastfeeding not being painful and d…
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A Multidisciplinary Approach Through the eyes of an IBCLC with Lisa
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In this episode, Lisa and Bethany discussed the importance of educating parents and healthcare professionals about tongue-ties and the impact they can have on breastfeeding and other issues. They emphasized the need for parents to advocate for themselves and seek second opinions if they feel their concerns are not being addressed by their healthcar…
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Welcome to a special encore episode of the Tongue Tie Experts podcast. We are thrilled that the podcast is becoming so popular, thanks to all of you! Since we have new listeners, replaying the very first episode seems appropriate. Speaking of new listeners, if you are wondering about me, and what brings me to this work, the podcast introduction is …
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Prenatal Chiropractic with Dr Bryant Harris, DC
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Dr Bryant Harris is a perinatal and pediatric chiropractor in Annapolis MD. He is also a Focus trained doctor who uses his skills and expertise to help kids with complex needs. He is a sought-after speaker and authority in the field. For more information about Dr Harris and his clinic, go to www.chiropractorsannapolis.com…
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The Nipple Shield Helped us a lot with Clarissa
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In this Episode, Bethany and Clarissa discussed the importance of reaching out to lactation consultants for breastfeeding support. Clarissa discusses that her daughter has a lip-tie but has not gotten it revised. They also shared their favorite breastfeeding products and mentioned the option of preserving breast milk in jewelry as a meaningful remi…
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Nurse Practitioner view of tongue-tie with Kristen O'Dell
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In this episode, Bethany and Kristen discussed their experiences with tongue-ties in their own children and in their roles as a breastfeeding specialist and NICU nurse practitioner. They talked about the importance of early diagnosis, the challenges of finding providers for surgery, and the need for moms to understand all the options and risks invo…
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Connecting the dots between dentistry, anthropology, nutrition and airway: Episode 341
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Connecting the dots between dentistry, anthropology, nutrition and airway with Dr. Kevin Boyd. Topics discussed: The development of the shape of the human skull and how it relates to what our ancestors ate Evolutionary fitness Responsibility for risk assessment for airway disorders Recognizing that most of our work in this area was not what we lear…
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Therapeutic Readiness for Tongue Tie Releases with Autumn Henning SLP, IBCLC
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Autumn R. Henning is a Speech-Language Pathologist, Certified Orofacial Myologist®, and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. Autumn is the owner of Chrysalis Orofacial in Greenville, SC. It is the first and only clinic of its kind in the region. Autumn specializes in orofacial function and development throughout the lifespan. She wor…
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In this episode, Heather and Bethany discussed the misconception that nursing mothers cannot sleep train their babies. They explained that sleep training is separate from feeding and that nursing mothers can still feed their babies while teaching them to fall asleep independently. The impact of tongue tie issues on babies' sleep and feeding. They h…
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