Zooming in on Tongue Tie with Focus on Whole Body Function

Allyson Wessells, PT, IBCLC

Tongue tie (aka, ankyloglossia, oral restriction) has been in the news lately but is something we have been assessing, addressing and learning about for years as practicing International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs) at Nurture. Some families that seek our care want to know if there are oral restrictions present with a need for further evaluation and procedural release (aka, oral tie release, frenotomy, frenectomy); while others are adamant about avoiding any procedure regardless of the presence of a possibly offending oral restriction.

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Occupational Therapy + Lactation Webinar

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This recorded presentation is for occupational therapy practitioners and other professionals who are interested in learning about occupational therapy’s role in supporting infant feeding and new parents postpartum. This presentation covers how infant feeding influences all areas of occupation, specific occupational interventions to help support infant feeding, as well as additional considerations such as mental health, sensory processing, ergonomics, & postpartum recovery. 

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Preparation for Postpartum & Infant Feeding

The transition into parenthood, while exciting, can also be challenging. This role change involves new responsibilities that can impact an individual’s habits, routines, and day to day activities. Most new parents are so focused on their birth plan that they tend to forget about planning for the fourth trimester (the first twelve weeks after giving birth, and the continued adjustment periods beyond this initial postpartum phase.) Informed preparation and education can help  reduce stress and anxiety, and create a  smoother transition into parenthood.  

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