Please enjoy this encore of our very first broadcast. If you're new to the podcast, this a great place to start learning. If not, it's a perfect review of the basics.  What the heck are TOTs? This episode features introductory information about tongue and lip tie, some important definitions, and the signs and symptoms that I look for, as a lactation consultant, when assessing the cause of breastfeeding challenges. This discussion will be helpful if you are a provider who cares for...

In this episode Lisa interviews Katie Clark, a Certified Lactation Educator, Certified Breastfeeding Specialist, and IBCLC candidate, also known as the Breastfeeding Mama.  The episode focuses on Katie's passion for helping mothers meet their breastfeeding goals, which she discovered through her own breastfeeding journeys - each different - with her 3 boys. Along with providing realistic and entertaining information about breastfeeding, Katie discusses the evolution of the field of lactation...

Why does Breastfeeding Matter for Airway & Breathing?  Breastfeeding success or challenges can be symptomatic of underlying problems with structure and function of airway.   In this episode, Lisa shares her unique perspective as a midwife, lactation consultant and airway advocate discussing concepts such as: * The controversy of suggesting that breastfeeding is a biological imperative * Why most families don't reach their breastfeeding goals * The formula monopoly and control of...

"No mother should have to go through this".  Join Lisa as she chats with a like-mined IBCLC Danielle Gauss, aka the "Booby Fairy", about many topics related to professional and personal journeys, and how they intersect, including: - How breastfeeding experiences can be different between first and second babies (hint: it doesn't always get easier). - How breastfeeding challenges led to post partum depression for Danielle. - How, even as a doula, Daniele didn't realize that she needed an...

We always want to be sure before we recommend or perform any procedure. In this solo 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 years of experience.  _______________________________________________ Professionals Guide To Tongue Tie is on sale this week (May 2023). Come learn with us! Use coupon code SPRINGSALE for...

Are you curious about Osteopathy and Manual Therapies?  This week's episode features Samara Stein, Registered Massage Therapist & Osteopathic Manual Practitioner.  Topics discussed: Samara explains what an Osteopathic Manual Practitioner does and which babies can benefit.  Lisa and Samara discuss the term "body work" and explore alternative descriptions that better describe the practices of Osteopathy and other manual therapies, in context of treating breastfeeding infants with tongue...

Did you know that the way a child breathes will impact every aspect of their development including their sleep quality, learning, behaviour, jaw and facial development, speech, and future health?   In this episode, Lisa Paladino interviews Dr. Shereen Lim about her work and her book,  Breath, Sleep, Thrive: Discover how airway health can unlock your child's greater health, learning and potential Highlights of the discussion:    What's important about breathing through our noses - at all...

In this episode Lisa interviews hospital based Lactation Consultant, Carmen Baker, IBCLC Topics discussed: 1. The role of an IBCLC to support early breastfeeding 2. The power of breastfeeding support groups and continuity of care 3. The three most common challenges to exclusive breastfeeding in the hospital, from Carmen's point of view  4. The best approach to tongue tie in the early days Tongue Tie Experts freebies and pro and parent's...

In this episode Lisa Paladino interviews Dr. Rishita Jaju.  Topics discussed: - Optimal timing of release of tongue and lip tie - Visual vs Functional release for infants - Immediate hospital release vs waiting and preparing.  - Maternal and family assessment of readiness - Importance of lactation care and body work for complete release and optimal results - Is laser better than scissor? Does the type of tool matter?  ________________________________________ Tongue Tie Experts...

"Outsourcing your health to someone else hardly ever works. You must be educated to be empowered in your health journey" Nicole Jardim. This episode features Nicole Jardim, certified women’s health coach, author and podcaster.  We discuss her challenging journey through tongue tie (and other tether) release, including: - How she discovered that she had tethered oral tissues - How she prepared for the procedure - What the journey has been like, and her recommendations for other adults...

Back by popular demand - our popular (and free) webinar.  It's February 8, 2023. Click here to sign up: 5 Facts Breastfeeding Babies Want You to Know About Tongue Tie **************************** Please listen to this episode to hear a moving story of hope, healing and advocacy.  Dr. Victor Avis, and his daughter, Sydney Avis are asking us all to join The Airway Revolution What is an Airway Revolution?  Are you tired? Snoring? Have allergies, crowded  teeth, or heart disease?...

Celebrating the First Birthday of Tongue Tie Experts Podcast!  Thanks fo all of you for making the success happen.  On this episode, recorded live on IG, Lisa answers questions from our community.  Listen for discussion about: Should all tongue and lip ties be corrected?  What are the instances when tongue tie correction would not be recommended?  Can you overcorrect a tongue tie?  Is tongue tie release harmful for babies in any way?  What about babies who sleep with their mouths...

In this episode Lisa and Karese discuss: - Connecting the dots between tongue tie, and symptoms of breathing dysfunction, sleep, mental well-being and behavior. - One family's journey: Four children with different manifestations of oral dysfunction, and how Karese built a career as she learned how to heal them.  - How the myofunctional therapist fit on the tongue tie team. Karese Laguerre is a registered dental hygienist, an oral myofunctional therapist, and founder and owner of the...

We are sad to share news of Lisa's dad's passing this week. In this brief episode, Lisa shares a message of gratitude, plans for the podcast, and a request. Let's keep the mission alive through the rest of 2022. Thanks so much! Tongue Tie Experts freebies and pro and parent's programs  https://www.tonguetieexperts.net/Links Follow us on Instagram and Facebook  Please, like, rate, review and share this podcast. Let's educate the world about tongue tie. Please do not consider anything...

In this episode you'll hear about our annual gratitude sale:  Professional's Guide to Tongue Tie in the Breastfeeding Infant is half price for my birthday this year.  Click the link for all the details and to sign up:  https://www.tonguetieexperts.net/ProfessionalCourse   3 Facts about Tongue Tie that Breastfeeding Babies Want You to Know: 1. There is no such thing as a slight tie 2. Weight gain is not the only indicator of tongue tie  3. Most tongue tied babies need much more than "a...

Today you'll hear about our gratitude sale:  Professional's Guide to Tongue Tie in the Breastfeeding Infant is half price for my birthday this year.  This week's episode features a warrior parent.  The true experts on tongue tie are the parents - especially those who have struggled to find answers for their child's feeding challenges, and wind up learning so much that they can educate the providers who are supposed to be caring for them.  In this episode, Lisa interviews Sarah B. about her...

There are few people who are certified to treat oral dysfunction (tongue tie, etc) throughout the lifespan, and Lisa is excited to share this conversation with one of them, Autumn Henning MS, CCC-SLP, COM®, IBCLC. Topics we discussed: - The symptoms of tongue tie in different age groups - The importance of multidisciplinary approach at all life stages - How tongue tie treatment in one family member can assist the whole family to recognize and heal  Research study mentioned associating...

Did you know that one of the most common reasons that moms stop breastfeeding is fear of not having enough milk? How do we know if a baby is getting enough milk? In this special encore episode, you will learn how much milk a baby actually needs, how we know there is enough, myths about milk supply, and signals that may indicate when further help is needed. This information is for parents and for professionals who care for breastfeeding parents. Even if you are not a lactation consultant,...

Welcome to a special episode of our podcast, a little different than most. Actually, it may be my most vulnerable episode ever. The tables are turned, and you’ll hear me, Lisa Paladino, being interviewed by Lo Nigrosh about my personal experiences with birth and breastfeeding. If you’ve ever wondered how I got from someone born into, and working in, a medicalized and bottle feeding family and culture, to being an advocate for natural birth and breastfeeding, please listen. Lo Nigrosh was...

Meet the Tongue Tie Team:   In this episode Lisa Paladino interviews Scott A. Siegel MD, DDS, FACS, FICS, FAAP, global leader in laser lip and tongue tie release, located in New York City.  Topics discussed: How an oral & maxillofacial surgeon evolved his practice into caring for breastfeeding infants, what to expect when you make an appointment for release, explanation of frentomy, and its risks and benefits, research, reflux and tongue tie, finding a provider, evolving aftercare...

Erika Higginbottom MS, OTR/L is an occupational therapist and owner of OT By Mommy, a private pediatric practice, on the North Shore of MA. She specializes in the precrawling infant and pre/post frenectomy therapy. Erika has trainings in the Tummy Time! Method, pre/post frenectomy care, sensory processing, visual-vestibular techniques, oral motor skills, and more. She is also mother to a toddler and infant, who have inspired Erika’s practice through their own journey with tongue ties and oral...

Should we release tongue ties to prevent future problems? Join Lisa today as she considers if tongue tie should be released to prevent the future problems of speech and airway disorders. You'll hear a bit of her story as well.  It's the perfect time to sign up for  Professional’s Guide To Tongue Tie in the Breastfeeding Infant  The Autumn sale is going on now. Click through to hear all about it - including the 4 LCerps for IBCLCs and the private learning community. It's for all health care...

In this episode, Lisa is excited to interview Dr. Jessica Leighton, one of the first graduates of the program, Professional’s Guide To Tongue Tie in the Breastfeeding Infant.  As a Pediatric Chiropractor, and mother of two children who both had lip and tongue ties, Dr. Leighton knows first hand how troubling they can be to new parents and infants. In working with local IBCLCs, birth providers, SLPs and pediatric dentists, she strives to help families manage and correct the effect that oral...

Tongue tie and food allergy symptoms can be difficult to differentiate, and sometimes both are going on. We don't want to treat one, and ignore the other, without understanding the complexities of both.  Please enjoy this encore of one of our favorite episodes, as Lisa interviews breastfeeding allergy  expert, Dr. Trill, about types of food allergies in breastfeeding infants, her ground-breaking work to bring milk test strips to the public, and the journey that brought her to her...

While I'm taking a short break from podcast production, I thought I'd share one of our most popular episodes. In this episode, Lisa discusses the trauma of nipple pain and how it prevents so many parents from reaching their breastfeeding goals.  As a parent, you deserve simple solutions that will allow you to have a comfortable and effective nursing relationship.  As a provider, it's important to know the different types of nipple pain, interventions that you can confidently recommend, and...