On this episode, Lisa chats with Dr. Chelsea Pinto, introducing a different paradigm for treatment of families whose infants have oral restrictions.

Topics Discussed:

• Importance of a feminine approach in infant care.
• Empowering parents in caring for their infants.
• Creating a supportive and comfortable environment for mothers.
• Addressing the emotional and mental aspects of the post partum time.
• Collaborating with other professionals for comprehensive care.
• Avoiding unnecessary procedures and over-treatment.
• Focus on individualized and evidence-based care.
• Dr. Pinto's personal and professional growth journey and its impact on her care approach.

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Dr. Chelsea Pinto is an educator and dentist based in Woodland Hills/Los Angeles, solely dedicated to infant-toddler tongue and lip ties. She has successfully treated thousands of babies with oral restrictions and provides families with the knowledge to support their child's oral motor skills, including appropriate therapeutic and feeding support referrals for a comprehensive approach. For more information, visit Infant Frenectomy Protocol.

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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.

Tongue tie treatment is so much more than "clipping a frenum". In this episode, Lisa shares some of what she included in assessment and treatment of dyads suffering with breastfeeding (or bottle feeding) dysfunction.

Important links mentioned: Understanding Milk Supply for Medical and Birth Professionals

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Key Takeaways:

• Holistic tongue tie management should involve a comprehensive evaluation and treatment for both the mother and the baby
• Emotional and psychological support for mothers during the postpartum period is crucial for successful breastfeeding outcomes.
• Addressing breastfeeding challenges requires consideration of maternal well-being, milk supply, as well as infant feeding behaviors.

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.

Lisa Paladino discusses the challenges professionals face when assessing and treating infants with tongue or lip tie. include determining the right time for release, the importance of proper lactation support, educating families, and addressing previous misinformation. Lisa emphasizes individualized care and functional evaluation by a lactation consultant before treatment. She also announces the launch of an updated course for healthcare providers. You can join the waiting list (professionals only, please): CLICK HERE

• Timing for releasing tongue or lip tie requires balancing immediate intervention with time for preparation.
• Proper lactation support and functional evaluation by a lactation consultant are crucial before treatment of breastfeeding infants.
• Educating families about tongue or lip tie can be difficult, especially if they've encountered previous misinformation.
• Addressing misinformation involves empathy, validating concerns, and providing evidence-based information.
• Posterior tongue tie is challenging to assess and may need additional interventions.
• Comprehensive preparation and addressing other feeding issues are important before considering release.
• Lisa announces an updated professional course on tongue or lip tie management.

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.

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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.