The Tongue Tie Experts Podcast

In this episode, Lisa Paladino CNM, IBCLC calls on her experience and current literature to discuss the procedure for frenotomy for breastfeeding infants, focusing on the tools used, the types of providers who perform the procedure, and the associated risks and precautions. She emphasizes the importance of understanding these aspects for professionals who work with infants and breastfeeding. Lisa...

In this episode, Lisa interviews Rebecca Hill, PhD, DNP, FNP-C, CNE, FAAN about the state of research on tongue tie and its associated effects on infant feeding. They discusses her personal journey, how she evolved her work into researching tongue tie. The conversation explores the importance of clinical experience and the need for evidence. Dr. Hill discuss the challenges of measuring the effecti...

Professional Course Waiting List - ENHANCED pro course coming in August!  https://www.tonguetieexperts.net/waiting-list In this conversation, Lisa Paladino covers the team approach to tongue tie treatment, emphasizing the importance of a comprehensive and collaborative approach involving various professionals. It discusses the assessment, referral, and post-procedure care for infants with ton...

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. Col...

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 Use code PODCAST15 for 15% off  Professional Course Waiting List - NEW course...

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 l...

In this week's episode, Casey Quinn-Daly shares her experiences navigating the healthcare system, as a provider herself, for her son's feeding difficulties and other medical concerns. She discusses the challenges she faced with breastfeeding a tongue and lip-tied infant, the importance of finding the right healthcare providers, and the need for providers to listen to parents and parents to trust t...

In this episode, join Lisa Paladino as she discusses the  myths and misconceptions sent in by our listeners about the confusing world of tongue tie, lip tie, and breastfeeding. Lisa expertly navigates through topics such as "stretching" of tongue ties, the effectiveness of releasing ties, and the profound impact these ties can have on breastfeeding. She sheds light on the often overlooked iss...

If you work with infants and support or offer tongue tie treatment, learning what can go wrong will help you to have better outcomes with your patients/clients.  In this episode, the Lisa discusses the potential complications and risks associated with tongue tie treatment. The goal of tongue tie treatment is to achieve functional use of the tongue. She emphasizes the importance of education a...

In this episode, Lisa Paladino chats with Renee Beebe to discuss their experiences as authors of books about breastfeeding and tongue tie. They talk about the challenges of writing and publishing, the importance of visuals in education, and overcoming imposter syndrome. They also share their experiences as grandparents and how it has influenced their perspectives on breastfeeding and infant care....

In this encore episode, Lisa discusses the controversy of timing of tongue tie release, including hospital identification of tongue ties and the possible downsides of early treatment without a complete functional assessment. She discusses why her practice has evolved from recommending immediate release, to a slower approach, utilizing a holistic, team view, and how this is leading to better experi...

How do oral restrictions express in an adult? Listen to the story of Noa Bricklin, a twenty-nine year old woman nearing the end of a seven year journey to correct her tongue tie, and the insidious side effects it has had on her health. Noa shares her journey of her tongue tie diagnosis, the connection she discovered between tongue tie and her lifelong breathing difficulties, as well as the missed...

Tables turned for this episode as Lisa is interviewed by  Jacqueline Kincer for her podcast. It's a fun and informative conversation as we muse about what we wish parents and providers understood about breastfeeding and tongue tie from a lactation perspective, the team approach that we both practice, and how we share a mission to help families meet their personal infant feeding goals.&nb...

In this episode, Lisa Paladino interviews Christina Goodheart MA, CCC-SLP, BCS-S to   discuss the importance of collaboration and building a community of care in the field of tongue tie and oral restrictions. They share their personal experiences and backgrounds as speech language pathologist and IBCLC. Takeaways: Collaboration and interdisciplinary participation are crucial in providing comp...

In this episode, Lisa discusses the frustration, and expresses some strong emotion, surrounding the issue of  breastfeeding pain and the misconception of breastfeeding as selfish. She emphasizes that breastfeeding shouldn't always hurt and highlights the importance of support and help for breastfeeding mothers.  Lisa's book mentioned in the episode:    It Shouldn't Hurt To Nurs...

In this episode, Lisa discusses a research study about buccal ties and shares her personal opinion on the topic. The study can be found here: The buccal frenum: Trends in diagnosis and indications for treatment of buccal-ties among 466 healthcare professionals. Baxter    R ,  Merkel-Walsh    R ,  Lahey    L ,  Knutsen    C ,  Zaghi  ...

This week's episode is a response to an article in the NY Times regarding tongue tie treatment. The article featured my colleague, Dr. Scott Siegel.  In this episode, which was recorded as an Instagram Live event, you'll hear more of the story including: - My letter to the editor of the NY Times, which can be found here:  https://www.tonguetieexperts.net/blog - The motivation of Dr. Sieg...

We always want to be sure before we recommend or perform any procedure, especially for release of lip and tongue tie. In this solo encore episode, Lisa shares her protocols for assessing readiness for frenotomy/frenectomy in breastfeeding infants. The 5 points she presents are based on her experience as a midwife/lactation consultant with over 30 years of experience. Let us know what you think ___...

Special Giving Tuesday Encore Presentation Please listen to this episode to hear a moving story of hope, healing and advocacy. Donate here:  https://www.airwayrevolution.org/donate ******************************************* Dr. Victor Avis, and his daughter, Sydney Avis are asking us all to join The Airway Revolution What is an Airway Revolution? Are you tired? Snoring? Have allergies, crowd...

Of course we want every infant to receive the best possible care, and avoid ill-timed or unnecessary procedures.  Treatment for tongue and lip tie is often needed, but not always done for the right reasons or with the right planning and preparedness.  In this episode, Lisa Paladino discusses five types of situations that  she has witnessed with less than optimal results. She shares...

Welcome to a special encore episode of the Tongue Tie Experts podcast. We are thrilled that the podcast is becoming so popular, thanks to all of you! Since we have new listeners, replaying the very first episode seems appropriate. Speaking of new listeners, if you are wondering about me, and what brings me to this work, the podcast introduction is a great place to start. You can find that here:&nb...

Connecting the dots between dentistry, anthropology, nutrition and airway with Dr. Kevin Boyd. Topics discussed: The development of the shape of the human skull and how it relates to what our ancestors ate Evolutionary fitness  Responsibility for risk assessment for airway disorders Recognizing that most of our work in this area was not what we learned in school Intellectual curiosity Trustin...

This episode, we are sharing Lisa's interview as a guest on the The Un-a-Parent Podcast with  Katia Reguero Lindor.  The Un-a-Parent Podcast   delivers "deeply human stories about the unapparent truths of parenting".  I know you'll love it as much as I do.  In this episode, Katia had questions for Lisa on many topics, including:  Katia’s dedication to breastfeedi...

In this episode, Lisa Paladino interviews one of her lactation heroes,  Catherine Watson Genna BS, IBCLC, about her research, mentorship, tongue tie and other conditions that prevent comfortable and effective milk transfer at the breast or bottle.  Topics discussed: Research showing quantitative changes in tongue movement in infants with tongue tie, on both breast and bottle, with improv...

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...