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It’s our 3rd birthday, and we’re inviting you to celebrate with us! To mark this milestone, we’re hosting a special birthday contest with an exciting prize: a $100 gift card for your professional development—perfect for books, courses, or other resources to boost your skills.

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What the heck is “white tongue”? 

Tongue tied babies are often misdiagnosed with thrush, leading to unnecessary treatments.

In this episode of the Tongue Tie Experts Podcast, host Lisa Paladino, CNM, IBCLC, discusses the differences between thrush and tongue tie, focusing on the common symptom of a white tongue in infants. Tongue tied babies are often misdiagnosed with thrush, leading to unnecessary treatments.

Key Points:

• White Tongue Overview: A white tongue can indicate thrush or tongue tie. Proper diagnosis is crucial to avoid unnecessary treatments.
• Thrush Basics: Caused by a yeast infection (Candida), thrush presents as white patches in the mouth that don’t scrape off easily. It can cause feeding difficulties, diaper rash, and nipple pain in breastfeeding mothers.
• Tongue Tie Basics: Tongue tie restricts tongue movement, leading to milk residue on the tongue, which may appear white but can usually be wiped off.
• Differentiation: Thrush involves persistent white plaques, often with maternal symptoms. Tongue tie-related white tongue is typically milk residue that can be wiped away.
• Advice for Professionals: Honest communication with parents is key. Ensure proper referrals and follow-ups.

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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.

🎉 We’re Celebrating 3 Years of the Tongue Tie Experts Podcast! 🎉

It’s our 3rd birthday, and we’re inviting you to celebrate with us! To mark this milestone, we’re hosting a special birthday contest with an exciting prize: a $100 gift card for your professional development—perfect for books, courses, or other resources to boost your skills.

How to enter the contest:

1️⃣ Subscribe to the podcast on your favorite platform.

2️⃣ Rate us with a glowing 5-stars

3️⃣ Write a quick review sharing how the podcast has helped you.

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On this week’s episode, Lisa Paladino  chats with Melissa Cole, a board-certified lactation consultant and clinical herbalist, about the fascinating role of herbal medicine in breastfeeding support. 

Discover:

• How herbs like chamomile and motherwort can support lactation and perinatal health.
• Key differences in herbal use during pregnancy versus breastfeeding.
• Why some herbs remain controversial and the importance of personalized, individualized care.
• Challenges in researching herbal remedies for vulnerable populations.

This episode highlights the value of individualized herbal approaches, empowering clinicians and parents with essential knowledge and accessible resources.

Melissa Cole’s website: https://www.lunalactation.com/

More From Tongue Tie Experts:

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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.

🎉 We’re Celebrating 3 Years of the Tongue Tie Experts Podcast! 🎉

It’s our 3rd birthday, and we’re inviting you to celebrate with us! To mark this milestone, we’re hosting a special birthday contest with an exciting prize: a $100 gift card for your professional development—perfect for books, courses, or other resources to boost your skills.

How to enter the contest:

1️⃣ Subscribe to the podcast on your favorite platform.

2️⃣ Rate us with a glowing 5-stars

3️⃣ Write a quick review sharing how the podcast has helped you.

4️⃣ Screenshot your review and send it to [email protected]

Your support has made these three years incredible. Thank you for being part of our journey, and here’s to many more! 🎂

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On this week’s episode:

1. Why swaddling is controversial.
2. The history of swaddling.
3. Why swaddling remains popular.
4. Five reasons professionals often don’t recommend swaddling.
5. What parents and professionals can do instead.

More From Tongue Tie Experts:

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

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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.

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In this episode of the Tongue Tie Experts podcast, host Lisa Paladino discusses essential insights that lactation consultants wish all medical professionals knew about breastfeeding. 

Takeaways:

• Breastfeeding is not always natural for every parent and baby.
• Routine breastfeeding education should be part of prenatal care.
• The first few hours and days after birth are crucial for breastfeeding success.
• Tongue tie can significantly hinder effective breastfeeding.
• Milk supply is driven by the demand from the baby.
• Medical professionals often advise unnecessary cessation of breastfeeding because of medications or procedures. 
• Breastfeeding provides long-term health benefits for both mother and child.
• Supportive language from healthcare providers can boost parental confidence in breastfeeding.
• Early intervention and support can prevent breastfeeding challenges.
• Collaboration between lactation consultants and medical professionals is essential.

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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

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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.

🎉 Gratitude Sale: 50% Off The Professional's Guide to Tongue Tie 🎉

In honor of Lisa’s birthday month, enjoy 50% off this comprehensive course for healthcare professionals working with breastfeeding infants. Use code THANKYOUPOD at tonguetieexperts.net/professional through November!

In this episode, Lisa Paladino interviews Tereza Hakobyan-Lolli and her husband, Anthony Lolli, as they share their remarkable journey in health and wellness, beginning with a tongue tie diagnosis. 

Key Takeaways:

• Tereza’s Story: Tereza opens up about her challenges as a mother, including navigating her son's health issues and the path to discovering breastfeeding’s crucial role. Seeking help from Lisa led to identifying her son’s lip and tongue ties, setting them on a journey of holistic health.
• Anthony’s Transformation: Anthony discusses his own health transformation and how he became a support system and coach for Tereza, helping her achieve her fitness goals.
• Holistic Health: Lisa and Tereza talk about their shared evolution from bodybuilding to biohacking, focusing on the importance of muscle and bone structure for overall longevity. They highlight how oral health issues, like tongue ties, play a significant role in one's well-being.
• Alternative Therapies: The discussion explores holistic approaches, including detoxing, addressing food sensitivities, and other therapies that support long-term health.
• Gratitude and Impact: Tereza and Anthony express their gratitude for Lisa’s contributions and reflect on the powerful impact of their journey on their family and community.

Tune in to learn how a commitment to health and wellness has brought these two closer, changed their lives, and set an example for others on similar paths.

More From Tongue Tie Experts:

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

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.

Special Encore Episode: Meet the Tongue Tie Team: Lori L. Overland, M.S., CCC-SLP, C/NDT, CLC, FOM

Knowing the type of providers on the Tongue Tie Treatment Team, what they do for infants, and why, is vital to understanding the process. 

In this episode, Lisa Paladino interviews Lori L. Overland, M.S., CCC-SLP, C/NDT, CLC.

Topics discussed:

• The vital collaboration between SLP and IBCLC and other team members. 
• Caring for those with neuro-motor issues and non-typically developing babies. 
• How an SLP evaluates oral structure and function in infants which goes beyond general IBCLC education.
• The importance of the team, mentorship, and much more
• Article referenced during our chat about tongue tie and mastication: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/1471-2458-12-934

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More About Lori:

Lori L. Overland is a licensed speech and language pathologist, Certified Lactation Counselor, and holds fellowship in orofacial myology as well as as a neurodevelopmental certification. Lori specializes in oral sensory-motor/feeding therapy, oral placement and orofacial myofunctional disorders in children. Her private practice, Alphabet Soup, focuses on infants, toddlers and preschool children with oral sensory-motor/feeding disorders. Lori provides international consults as well as consults to local school districts and Birth-to-Three organizations. 

Check out her course: A Sensory Motor Approach to Adapted Baby Led Weaning

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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.

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In this episode, Lisa Paladino reviews the American Academy of Pediatrics clinical report on ankyloglossia and its impact on breastfeeding. She highlights its strengths and critiques, including outdated references and the lack of recognition for IBCLCs. Lisa calls for a holistic, collaborative approach to treatment, involving lactation consultants, body workers, and other specialists, and advocates for updated research and respect for parents' insights.

Takeaways:

• The AAP report on tongue tie has strengths but needs updates and broader collaboration.
• A holistic approach should involve IBCLCs, body workers, and other functional specialists.
• Research needs to be updated, and parents' insights should be valued.

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References: 

• Identification and Management of Ankyloglossia and Its Effect on Breastfeeding in Infants: Clinical Report.  https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article/154/2/e2024067605/198022/Identification-and-Management-of-Ankyloglossia
• Smart, S., Tseng, R., Kittrell, A., Merkel-Walsh, R., Chan, J., Jones, N., Altemara, J., and Hartwick, E. (2024). International Consortium of oral Ankylofrenula Professionals (ICAP): Position Statement on Ankylofrenula. https://icapprofessionals.com/

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In this conversation, Lisa Paladino shares a case study of a patient with breastfeeding challenges and a complex medical history. She emphasizes the importance of a holistic approach to breastfeeding support, considering the entire family and their unique circumstances. Lisa discusses the journey of this patient, from struggling to breastfeed her first child to navigating multiple miscarriages and finally achieving a successful breastfeeding relationship with her second child. She highlights the role of education, support, and referrals to other healthcare professionals in providing comprehensive care. Lisa shares the insider view of how she manages patients individually and with a view beyond the frenum. 

Takeaways

• A holistic approach to breastfeeding and tongue tie care is essential, considering the entire family and their unique circumstances.
• Education, support, and referrals to other healthcare professionals are crucial in providing comprehensive care for breastfeeding parents.
• The journey of breastfeeding can be challenging, but with the right guidance, successful breastfeeding relationships can be achieved.
• It is important for healthcare professionals to recognize the impact they have on families.

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Ways to connect with Lisa:

Follow us on Instagram and Facebook as Tongue Tie Experts

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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.

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In this episode of the Tongue Experts podcast, Lisa Paladino interviews Dr. Sharon Smart, and Dr. Ray Tseng. 

Dr. Sharon Smart and Dr. Ray Tseng, board members of ICAP and CIREAS, discuss the importance of interdisciplinary teamwork and evidence-based practices for treating tongue and oral ties. They emphasize the need for rigorous research and advocate for educating professionals about ttethered oral tissues. Both highlight the evolving field and encourage listeners to join ICAP and CIREAS to stay informed and support advancements in care.

To learn more (and join) ICAP, click here: https://icapprofessionals.com/

Dr. Ray Tseng is a pediatric dentist and owner of the NC Tongue Tie Center in Cary, North Carolina. He holds a DDS and PhD from The Ohio State University and completed post-doctoral research and pediatric specialty training at the University of North Carolina. Dr. Tseng has focused on tethered oral tissues (TOTs) for six years, conducting research and practice to build a strong evidence base in this field. He serves on the board of ICAP and chairs its scientific affairs committee, while also holding adjunct faculty positions at UNC and Curtin University.

Dr. Sharon Smart is a teaching and research academic at Curtin University, specializing in pediatric feeding disorders and tongue-tie. She is actively involved with ASTOT and serves as Vice Chair of ICAP, where she co-chairs CIREAS. Dr. Smart has collaborated on ICAP’s Position Statement and Practice Guidelines for Ankylofrenula Management, offering evidence-based recommendations for healthcare professionals worldwide.

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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

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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.

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What are IBCLCs Afraid of? Episode 364 

In this conversation, Lisa Paladino discusses her experiences, as an IBCLC and Certified Nurse Midwife, with 35 years of experience, and the fears that come with this career.. She talks about the responsibility of not missing any medical problems or lactation issues, the fear of not being trusted or taken seriously, and the concern of giving care plans that may not work for families. Lisa emphasizes the importance of developing a rapport with the families and providing education and resources to build trust. She also shares a case study of a baby with a tongue tie to illustrate the decision-making process and the art and science of being an IBCLC.

Takeaways: 

• Being an IBCLC is a high-pressure job with a lot of responsibility.
• IBCLCs fear missing medical problems or lactation issues and not being trusted or taken seriously.
• Developing a rapport with families and providing education and resources is crucial for building trust.
• Care plans should be tailored to the individual needs and capabilities of the families.
• The decision-making process as an IBCLC involves a combination of science and art.

More From Tongue Tie Experts:

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.

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.