Category Archives: Development

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 withContinue reading “Zooming in on Tongue Tie with Focus on Whole Body Function”

Occupational Therapy + Lactation Webinar

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 mentalContinue reading “Occupational Therapy + Lactation Webinar”

What is Craniosacral Therapy for Infants?

Allyson Wessells, PT, MPT, IBCLC What is Craniosacral Therapy (CST)? Craniosacral Therapy (CST) is a gentle, hands-on on therapy guided by touch and intention. CST can optimize space and cerebrospinal fluid circulation within the cranium and throughout our spine where our nervous system is originating and directing our bodies to move. It has origins inContinue reading “What is Craniosacral Therapy for Infants?”

Breastfeeding is Confidence!

Allyson Wessells, PT, MPT, IBCLC Breastfeeding is visual, breastfeeding is movement, but probably more than anything, breastfeeding is confidence! We see it daily in the families that call on us as lactation consultants to help them through basic to complex challenges. The look on a parent’s face is confidence as they discover how to holdContinue reading “Breastfeeding is Confidence!”