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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 tongue tie, highlighting the role of lactation consultants, body workers, speech language pathologists, and medical providers.

Highlights:

• The team approach to tongue tie treatment involves a collaborative effort of various professionals to address all aspects of feeding and health.
• Assessment, referral, and post-procedure care are essential components of the team approach, focusing on the well-being of both the infant and the parents.
• The emotional and mental health of the parent is an important consideration and sometimes referrals to mental health professionals are warranted.
• The role of lactation consultants, body workers, speech language pathologists, and medical providers is crucial in the comprehensive care of infants with tongue tie.

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.

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.