The Tongue Tie Experts Podcast Lisa Paladino CNM, IBCLC

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 consultant before treatment. She also announces the launch of an updated course for healthcare providers. You can join the waiting list (professionals only, please):  CLICK HERE

Takeaways:

Timing for releasing tongue or lip tie requires balancing immediate intervention with time for preparation. 
Proper lactation support and functional evaluation by a lactation consultant are crucial before treatment of breastfeeding infants.
Educating families about tongue or lip tie can be difficult, especially if they've encountered previous misinformation.
Addressing misinformation involves empathy, validating concerns, and providing evidence-based information.
Posterior tongue tie is challenging to assess and may need additional interventions.
Comprehensive preparation and addressing other feeding issues are important before considering release.
Lisa announces an updated professional course on tongue or lip tie management.

 

To learn more, download freebies, and for the links mentioned in the episode, including our popular course, Understanding Milk Supply for Medical and Birth Professionals, click here: www.tonguetieexperts.net/Links Use code PODCAST15 for 15% off all of our offerings. 

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A gentle disclaimer. Please do not consider anything discussed on this podcast, by myself or any guest of the podcast, to be medical advice. The information is provided for educational purposes only and does not take the place of your own medical or lactation provider.

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 providers to listen to parents and parents to trust their instincts. Casey emphasizes the value of finding specialists who have expertise in specific areas and encourages providers to communicate their niche areas of practice.  

 

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To learn more, download freebies, and for the links mentioned in the episode, including our popular course, Understanding Milk Supply for Medical and Birth Professionals, click here: www.tonguetieexperts.net/Links Use code PODCAST15 for 15% off all of our offerings. 

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Casey Quinn-Daly is a first-time mother and experienced speech-language pathologist. She is passionate about educating empowering,and, encouraging mothers to claim a seat at the table to collaborate with providers in order to optimize the health and wellbeing of their children. 

Follow Casey for news on her upcoming podcast: https://www.instagram.com/themomgutpodcast

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A gentle disclaimer. Please do not consider anything discussed on this podcast, by myself or any guest of the podcast, to be medical advice. The information is provided for educational purposes only and does not take the place of your own medical or lactation provider.

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. She sheds light on the often overlooked issue of misdiagnosis by healthcare professionals and explores the array of misinformation we hear about treatment for tongue and lip ties.

But that's not all! Lisa also tackles common myths surrounding breastfeeding struggles, from the persistent pain experienced to slow weight gain and difficulties with bottle or cup feeding.

Ever wondered about the white coating on your baby's tongue? Lisa's got you covered.

Throughout the episode, Lisa emphasizes the critical importance of seeking evaluation and treatment from knowledgeable professionals.

Tune in to gain valuable insights and dispel the myths surrounding these vital aspects of infant care and breastfeeding.

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To learn more, download freebies, and for the links mentioned in the episode, including our popular course, Understanding Milk Supply for Medical and Birth Professionals, click here: www.tonguetieexperts.net/Links

Use code PODCAST15 for 15% off 

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A gentle disclaimer. Please do not consider anything discussed on this podcast, by myself or any guest of the podcast, to be medical advice. The information is provided for educational purposes only and does not take the place of your own medical or lactation provider.

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.

She emphasizes the importance of education and selecting experienced providers. She covers topics such as incomplete release, "botched" procedures, ignoring underlying issues, uncertainty about the cause of breastfeeding problems, and feeding aversion. She encourages parents to seek proper education and not rush into the procedure without proper professional guidance. 

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Professional's Guide to Tongue Tie in the Breastfeeding Infant 4 L-Cerps included:. Watch at your own pace and earn lactation credit. But this isn't just for lactation consultants.

ALL members of the Tongue Tie Team are welcome and will benefit from this course.

Use code PODCAST15 for 15% off.

For more Tongue Tie Experts and for the  links mentioned in the episode, click here: www.tonguetieexperts.net/Links

A gentle disclaimer. Please do not consider anything discussed on this podcast, by myself or any guest of the podcast, to be medical advice. The information is provided for educational purposes only and does not take the place of your own medical or lactation provider.

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 their perspectives on breastfeeding and infant care. The conversation highlights the value of making information accessible to parents and professionals. 

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Renee Beebe is an experienced IBCLC and the author of the book "Fit to Be Tied - A Visual Resource for Parents".

Mentioned in the episode:

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Lisa & Renee's Books can be found here, along with other products Lisa recommends: https://www.amazon.com/shop/tonguetieexperts

Renee's Website: https://www.second9months.com/

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Professional's Guide to Tongue Tie in the Breastfeeding Infant 4 L-Cerps included:. Watch at your own pace and earn lactation credit. But this isn't just for lactation consultants.

ALL members of the Tongue Tie Team are welcome and will benefit from this course.

Use code PODCAST15 for 15% off.

For more Tongue Tie Experts links for parents and professionals: www.tonguetieexperts.net/Links

A gentle disclaimer. Please do not consider anything discussed on this podcast, by myself or any guest of the podcast, to be medical advice. The information is provided for educational purposes only and does not take the place of your own medical or lactation provider.

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, team view, and how this is leading to better experiences and outcomes. This raises the question - What is a successful outcome of tongue tie treatment? Is it release of frenum or is it successful breastfeeding?

If this discussion brings up anything you'd like to talk about, shoot Lisa an email: Lisa@LisaPaladino.net or join us in the Facebook group - Breastfeeding Tongue Tied Babies.

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Use code PODCAST15 for 15% off all Tongue Tie Experts courses.

Professional's Guide to Tongue Tie in the Breastfeeding Infant 4 L-Cerps now included:. Watch at your own pace and earn lactation credit. But this isn't just for lactation consultants.

ALL members of the Tongue Tie Team are welcome and will benefit from this course.

Click for all of the details: Professional's Guide to Tongue Tie in the Breastfeeding Infant For other Tongue Tie Experts links for parents and professionals: www.tonguetieexperts.net/Links

A gentle disclaimer. Please do not consider anything discussed on this podcast, by myself or any guest of the podcast, to be medical advice. The information is provided for educational purposes only and does not take the place of your own medical or lactation provider.