tongue ties

31 January 2024: Women's Wellness with Amy Thomson from Moody App. Health Anxiety with Dr Anjulie Dhillon, Health Psychologist from Connect Psychology. Tongue Ties & Breastfeeding with Dr. Delphine and Dr. Tina, and we will finish off with Pets and Vets with Dr Vito and behaviourist Anna from Vets and Pets!

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As a mama, it can be overwhelming wading through all the information out there regarding best practice and alternate options when it comes to care. Dr. Casey Baker, who specializes in chiropractic care for mamas AND babies, gives us a wealth of info as we dive into tongue ties and general chiro care!

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• How she got into breastfeeding medicine and researching the microbiome 
• The difference in microbiome from vaginal and cesarean and how to optimize each
• Important bacteria that is now missing from many people's microbiome that is very important for babies and that c-section babies don’t get at all
• How breastfeeding provides important prebiotics and probiotics
• Why latching is a big issue for many breastfeeding relationships 
• How lip and tongue ties impact breastfeeding and can cause issues for mom and baby
• Why lip ties are often over-diagnosed but tongue ties can be under-diagnosed 
• The golden hour after birth for getting milk production started
• Factors that affect supply and what to do about low supply
• The fascinating science of how mom and baby's bodies interact and how the mom's milk supply adapts to exactly what the baby needs
• What triple feeding is and if she ever recommends it
• How mom can protect her own mental health during breastfeeding and how partners and family can be supportive 
• Why mastitis is often misunderstood and poorly treated 
• Helpful supplements for postpartum and breastfeeding and supplements to avoid

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The Radiant Mission Podcast | Episode 31
Host: Rebecca Twomey@theradiantmission
Co-Host: Rachel Smith @rachelsmithsmith
Guest: Sarah Knapek @fortheloveoflacation and @homewithjoanie

Thank you for listening to The Radiant Mission podcast! We are on a mission to encourage and inspire you on your walk with Christ and as you journey through life. 

In Episode 31 we discuss breastfeeding tips & advice for new and repeat moms with lactation consultant, Sarah Knapek. We discuss the different types of lactation consultants, the struggles of repeat and new breastfeeding moms, breast pumps, haakaas, and more.

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We are joined by IBCLC, International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant, Sarah Knapek.

She shares the different types of lactation consultants. This includes: International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), Certified Lactation Consultant (CLC), Certified Lactation Specialist (CLS), and Certified Lactation Educator (CLE).

Questions addressed in this episode:

• What is something repeat moms might not know about breastfeeding that can be a game changer? If a mom struggles to breastfeed with her first, will she always struggle?
• How do you feel about breast pumps? Do you have a recommendation for when they should be used? Should a mom establish her supply first before introducing a pump?
• Do you have any thoughts on haakaas? Like them? Love them? Don’t like them?
• What is something all first-time moms should know about breastfeeding before baby arrives?

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The Radiant Mission Podcast | Episode 30
Host: Rebecca Twomey @theradiantmission
Co-Host: Rachel Smith @rachelsmithsmith
Guest: Sarah Knapek @fortheloveoflacation & @homewithjoanie

Thank you for listening to The Radiant Mission podcast! We are on a mission to encourage and inspire you on your walk with Christ and as you journey through life. 

In Episode 30 we dive into breastfeeding with lactation consultant, Sarah Knapek. We discuss the difficult journey that many new moms experience when they take on breastfeeding for the first time: from issues latching, to tongue ties, lip ties, cheek ties, and more. 

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We are joined by IBCLC, International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant, Sarah Knapek.

This struggle resulted in Sarah having to pump milk to then give it to her daughter in a bottle. At this point it became a triple feed and was very time consuming. 

So, Sarah takes matters into her own hands!

Sarah decided to call the pediatric dentist in town to do an assessment on her daughter. 

Tongue ties and lip ties are rated on a scale of 1 to 4, with 4 being the most tied. 

Her daughter was assessed and had a stage 4 lip tie, a stage 4 posterior tongue tie, and 2 buckle ties, which are also called cheek ties. She also had a very high palate. 

This was when Sarah realized that no one was going to advocate for her or her daughter. She had to be her own advocate!

Sarah decided to look into becoming a lactation consultant.

She was passionate about telling her story and about breastfeeding, so her journey began! She began taking courses and completing the program over the following year and a half. She is now an IBCLC and loves helping moms on their breastfeeding journeys.

Tongue ties, lip ties, and cheek ties seem to be missed a lot by healthcare professionals.

Pediatricians do not receive any formal training on the topic of oral ties! As moms, especially new moms, there is (often) a trust for the pediatrician to take care of a baby when there is a problem going on. Unfortunately, they tend to be quick to dismiss any kind of tie as long as baby is gaining weight. 

This is why it is so important to educate ourselves as mothers and do our own research. It’s also why it’s important to bring our babies to pediatric dentists who are well-versed in oral ties.

While a lactation consultant like Sarah has familiarized herself with oral ties, as an IBCLC she is not allowed to diagnose a tongue tie. She can recommend that her clients go see a pediatric dentist.

Lip ties are often noticed quicker because they are easier to see. Cheek ties are typically more palette and teeth related.

If you suspect your baby has oral ties, you can go to a pediatric dentist for revision. Another great resource is chiropractic care. Many chiropractors offer Craniosacral Therapy which can help to loosen ties.

As a mom, you have options! If you don’t feel comfortable with manual or laser revision, try chiropractic care. It has many benefits outside of oral ties too!

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Interview with Dr. Britney Green of Strong Ties Oral Health discussing how she and her team get to the root of the problem by taking a holistic approach to oral health

Dr. Britney Green is passionate about taking an alternative and holistic approach to dental & health care. Rather than reacting to and treating your symptoms, she focuses on understanding the root cause. By looking at how your teeth, jaws, and muscles work together, we can address areas that may have been overlooked. Dr. Green empowers parents & patients to take control of their health and wellbeing. She is truly here to support you with long lasting changes.

Strong Ties Oral Health is a clinic in Apple Valley, MN that provide orthodontic and other oral health services that are airway focused for infants, children and adults. They help families with breastfeeding issues, picky eating, sleep disturbances, snoring, sleep apnea, headaches, clenching and grinding and TMJ pain. Their services include different therapies and procedures that aid in proper sleep, breathing, eating and development. Procedures include tongue & lip tie releases (infant to adult), early intervention orthodontics (starting before age 6), and airway focused orthodontics (age 7 to adults). Therapy modalities include myofunctional therapy, laser therapy, MNRI therapy and cranial manipulation techniques.

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We’ve all been there. You’re at the park or on a playdate with your mom friends and their babes who are about the same age. You’re trying not to - you really are - but you can’t help but notice that your friend’s baby is crawling or walking or doing something that your child is not yet doing. And they are the same age.

You try not to panic. But the truth is, we’ve never done this before. We don’t know what is considered “normal” and what isn’t when it comes to so many things about our children, particularly their developmental milestones. I’m talking about things like rolling over, crawling, walking and other gross motor skills your pediatrician asks you about at every check up.

Today, Dr. Brita DeStefano helps take the guesswork out of those developmental skills. Dr. DeStefano is board certified as a pediatric specialist and focuses her work primarily on babies between 0 and 2 years old where much of these developmental motor skills occur.

We talk about lip ties and tongue ties as well, sleep positions, flat heads and helmets, and so much more.

Get ready to feel empowered and to truly understand what’s going on for your child in those very formative years so that you can work together to make this time enjoyable. Because it can be.

For more information about Dr. DeStefano and her work, visit https://www.ptpdenver.com/ 

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Today's BONUS segment with Kristen Sorondo, RN, IBCLC is all about tongue and lip ties!  

Believe it or not, the research behind tongue and lips ties has developed a lot over the years. We discuss what a tongue and lip tie is and some of the research that has come out about them in more recent years. This is a highly controversial subject, so please note we are sharing information that is put out there, but it is up to you to choose what is best for you and your family.  

Check out Kristen's website: www.orlandolactation.com or email her at Kristen@orlandolactation.com  

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In today’s episode, I speak with the lovely Cathy McCormick of HolisticBaby about all things breastfeeding. Cathy is a mother-of-three, qualified nurse, midwife of 26 years, and an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. 

If you haven’t listened to the first half of our conversation yet, I highly recommend going back and listening to that episode first, before starting this one.

In this second part, we talk about nipple pain and Cathy gives a great analogy for what’s normal and also guides us on when you should ask for help from your midwife or a lactation consultant. Cathy gives insightful advice for partners in supporting a mother who’s breastfeeding, and she talks about tongue ties including what can be done if it’s affecting your feeding or whether or not you should cut one if it’s not, in fact, causing any issues. We also go into spilly babies, tips for introducing a bottle, her thoughts on pumps, and advice she has for mothers embarking or in the Fourth Trimester.

I hope you enjoy.

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