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 function. 

Topics we discussed:

- What is an Occupational Therapist?

- How did Erika come to work with babies with tongue tie? 

- What is sensory processing, sensory integration and how does Tummy Time play a role? 

- The complexities and team approach that is vital to successful outcomes for families

 Erika's Website: https://otbymommy.com/

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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.