On this episode, we consider that tongue tie has repercussions for the lactating breast. 

Join Lisa Paladino for a chat with Marianne Ryan PT about her unique role on the Tongue Tie Team. Often the team has physical therapists included that focus on the infant. Today's conversation centers around physical therapy for the mom - specifically for the treatment of clogged ducts and mastitis prevention. 

Marianne Ryan PT is the owner and clinical director of Marianne Ryan Physical Therapy, which is located in Manhattan, and offers treatment and one-on-one coaching in her office and virtually. You can find more info about her programs here: https://www.babybod.com/

Topics discussed:

- The journey of tongue tie for parent and baby

- The gap in care for mothers in the early post partum time (this keeps coming up for us)

- Therapeutic ultrasound and lymphatic drainage for treatment of lactating breasts 

- The specific type of ultrasound that is used for this purpose and how to find a safe provider

- The benefits of manual therapy or body work for all humans

- Some pros and cons of the new guidelines about mastitis treatment from the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine 

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Mentioned in the podcast: 

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4 L-Cerps now included:  Professional's Guide to Tongue Tie in the Breastfeeding Infant 

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: https://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.