Welcome to the podcast. I am your host, Katie Oshita, BSN, RN, IBCLC and infant feeding specialist. Quench your thirst for knowledge and travel with me across the nation to discover, learn, collaborate and better serve clients from all over the globe. Let’s ride and thrive together.
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Brazil is a country that regularly and routinely assesses for tongue ties and oral dysfunction; unfortunately, that doesn’t always mean full functional assessments. Using a team approach to body and oral function, Ligia Conte helps babies thrive in São Paulo, Brazil. Listen to hear more about bodywork and teamwork from Katie Oshita and Ligia Conte. Podcast Guest: Lígia Conte is a Brazilian physiotherapist with over 20 years of professional experience. She holds a degree in Physical Therapy and s...
With a large group practice of 35 therapists, Jennifer Teplin has been able to create a safe space for mental health. And with 12 of those therapists trained in perinatal mental health, the space is very focused on supporting new parents. Since this country has an epidemic of postpartum depression and anxiety, it’s wonderful that centers such as Manhattan Wellness exist. Listen here as Jennifer Teflon and Katie Oshita discuss postpartum mental health, breastfeeding, and all the challenges new pa...
When most pediatricians aren’t even acknowledging oral ties, Dr Erick Galindo Valdes goes above and beyond. In his practice, he releases oral ties with a laser and is the only physician in Guadalajara doing so. Listen as Katie Oshita and Dr Erick Galindo Valdes discuss common vs normal, trusting the biological norm and how conversations like these advance the field. Listen here Podcast Guest: Dr. Erick Galindo is a dedicated pediatrician from Guadalajara, Mexico, with over 15 years of experience...
From his first release 28 years ago on his daughter to being a board member of ICAP, Stefano Colasanto has spent his career focusing on oral dysfunction. How this interacts with breastfeeding is where Katie Oshita comes in. Together they discuss how this amazing organ, the tongue effects so much in the body and the resulting dysfunction when there are restrictions. Listen here for more. Podcast Guest: Dr. Stefano Colasanto , graduated with honors in Dentistry in Rome in 1989, with a thesis about...
In lactation private practice, IBCLC's spend more time with families than most other healthcare providers. This gives us more time to help identify issues and refer out for support. In this episode Katie Oshita discusses what screenings can be beneficial to support dyads and what to do with that information. Listen here for more. Podcast Host : Katie Oshita, RN, BSN, IBCLC has over 25 years of experience working in Maternal-Infant Medicine. While Katie sees clients locally in western WA, Katie i...
Once you see dysfunction, once you know it’s there, you can’t go back. That was the case for Vijaya Hunt, who learned about tongue tie from a parent perspective with her first child and made it her mission to learn more about how to support dyads with oral dysfunction. Vijaya’s oral function knowledge has shaped her family and even extended families lives. In this episode, Katie Oshita and Vijaya Hunt discuss oral function, paid leave, adult releases, and more. Listen here. Podcast Guest: Vijaya...
Katie and Sarah discuss the differing approaches to tongue-tie in the US and UK, highlighting issues like overdiagnosis, unrealistic expectations, and the importance of holistic pre- and post-release support. They delve into how societal pressures and the medical system often undermine maternal intuition and dismiss women's health symptoms, impacting breastfeeding success and overall well-being. The conversation advocates for greater support, proper education, and a shift from product-focused solutions to comprehensive care for families.
Weight is an important metric for growth and development with infants, but it is not as simple as it seems. There are different growth charts and metrics to decide if growth is adequate. In this episode Katie Oshita and Hope Lima discuss how weight needs to be discussed with colleagues and clients. Collaboration not competition is essential to support families. Hope also discusses her Infant Feeding class and how having multiple levels of skill and support helps families. Listen here for more. P...
Norway has universal healthcare, but it doesn’t cover tongue ties. That means families in Norway struggling with infant feeding, airway and sleep issues need to pay out of pocket for functional releases. Dr Skallevold is not just a dentist but a specialist for oral function, airway health, and tongue ties. His practice supports patients of all ages and helps to bring health and healing all across Norway. Dr Skallvold discusses this with Katie Oshita in this episode. Listen to hear more. Podcast ...
Development of the craniofacial bones impacts more than just face shape, but airway growth, nervous system regulation, and more. Chiropractic care can have a profound effect on the baby’s ability to have growth that supports their nervous system. Focusing on creating a system that not only educates parents but builds community to empower parents is the focus of Mighty Milestones. Ashley Dalidowitz discusses how this system supports families with Katie Oshita in this episode. Podcast Guest: Ashle...
Slow gaining, faltering growth, failure to thrive- all of these are babies that are not getting optimal growth and development during the crucial early years. When you add in babies not stooling regularly and the effect of the microbiome, babies aren’t doing so great. In this episode Katie discusses how both weight and poop are common issues for babies and how these are areas we need both more research and more attention to. Reference Links for studies mentioned: Stanford Study referenced Indust...
Birth and babies are a family affair in India. Families are large and support is deeply tied to the culture. Dr Shivika Agarwal and Katie Oshita discuss how family support impacts breastfeeding, what it’s like to be a release provider and an IBCLC, and how bias affects medicine. Listen here. Podcast Guest: Dr. Shivika Agarwal is a Senior Dental Consultant and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) with over 15 years of experience in pediatric dentistry and lactation care. She...
Maternal and child health thrive with the right support. For over two decades, Dr. Manisha Gogri has combined her expertise as a medical doctor and IBCLC to guide families through pregnancy, birth, and breastfeeding. She pioneered one of Mumbai’s first pregnancy fitness programs and led lactation initiatives across India. She approaches care with a whole-person perspective. In this episode, Katie Oshita talks with Dr. Gogri about her journey and passion for empowering mothers and babies. Podcast...
Airway health is absolutely critical to growth and development. When our brain isn’t getting enough oxygen, we don’t sleep, grow or feel as good. Dr Roche and his wife Kate started the National Tongue Tie Center in Ireland 8 years ago to address this integral part of health. Now they see patients as a whole person, not just a part of their body. In this episode Katie Oshita discusses with Dr Roche and Kate why they saw the need for the Center, and how it has changed. Listen here to learn more ab...
Breastfeeding in the Philippines is commonplace, yet lactation support is not. For 116 million people there are only 29 IBCLC's! Yet the breastfeeding rates are more than double compared to the US. In this episode Katie Oshita and Marj Sibayan discuss how breastfeeding and lactation care is in the Philippines and US. Podcast Guest: Dr. Maria Julita SJ. Sibayan, PhD, MAN, IBCLC, RN is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, nurse, and seasoned academic with over 20 years of teachin...
Bodywork is an essential part of supporting dyads, and in this episode you will hear Katie Oshita discuss the how this works with Dr Martin Rosen and Dr Nancy Watson. Together they share what effective bodywork does, how this supports not just feeding but neurological development in infancy and early childhood. Podcast Guest: Dr. Martin Rosen and Dr. Nancy Watson are internationally respected chiropractors, educators, and founders of the Peak Potential Institute. With over 80 years of combined e...
Starting a private practice is hard. While it's amazing to have so much control and autonomy, it can also be overwhelming to figgie out all the things that need to be done. In this episode Katie Oshita discusses starting a private practice, income, education and growth. If you are thinking about starting your own lactation private practice, this is a great starting place. Podcast Host : Katie Oshita, RN, BSN, IBCLC has over 25 years of experience working in Maternal-Infant Medicine. While Katie ...
Babies may be super new humans but that doesn't mean they don't have tension and body restrictions. When there is a feeding difficulty, skilled bodywork combined with lactation support can be instrumental in achieving feeding function. For most families that means two appointments, yet those lucky enough to be working with Dr Emily Jones get both in one long appointment. Dr Jones is skilled in both fields and how they interact for feeding function. Listen here as Dr Jone and Katie Oshita discuss...
Four years ago this journey started as Katie Oshita, RN, BSN, IBCLC sold her house and started traveling the country in an RV. Now Katie is settled in western Washington but still "travels" virtually to meet with providers all over the world. This started as a way to get providers who are all supporting new families communicating and working together. Listen here as Katie discusses some of her travels, what she has learned and why opening communication with providers still matters. Podcast Host ...
Owning a small business often means wearing every hat, trying to do all the things. Marketing is especially tough if you don't know how to do it, or maybe it's hard to market it without feeling slimy as a healthcare provider. However in this episode Katie Oshita IBCLC and Katie Bridgewater, marketing expert for Perinatal professionals, discuss how this is possible. How you can use some basic tools to make marketing easier and grow your business. Podcast Guest: Katie Bridgewater is a strategic co...
Lactation support should not be based on income bracket, however it frequently is. In this episode Katie Oshita and Elizabeth Montez-Garcia discuss how non-profit programs, such as Open Arms in Washington, can support indigenous families with lactation support. Podcast Guest: Elizabeth Montez (ILC, IBCLC) is an Anishinaabe and Latine lactation consultant, educator, and community organizer working at the intersection of Indigenous perinatal health, family wellness, and systems change. She is the ...
Most parents in America are doing combination infant feeding- some direct breastfeeding, some pumped milk. Insurance covers breast pumps yet there isn't any consistency between pumps and flanges that come with pumps are grossly oversized for almost all parents. Listen here as Katie Oshita and Nichelle Clark discuss pumping in America. Podcast Guest: Nichelle Clark is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), Infant Feeding Counselor (IFC), Holistic Sleep Coach (HSC), wife, a...
It's amazing how fast time goes. This podcast started as Katie Oshita began her traveling journey in an RV summer 2021. Katie traveled to 40 states, 3 Canadian provinces and met with many wonderful providers along the way. Then in 2023 Katie sold the RV and settled down in western WA. With this podcast Katie is still able to travel, tho most is virtually now, and meet with skilled providers all over the world. Listen here as Katie recaps the last 4 years, 100 episodes and podcasts guests. Podcas...
Spoiler alert‼️ It's NOT normal to pee when you sneeze, or when you jump or when you exercise! Not even after having babies. So many people are told that this is normal and just something they will have to live with. Thankfully there are knowledgeable PT's out there focusing on exactly this issue and more. Pelvic floor physical therapy is a specialized field, not something that should be preformed by any physical therapist. In this episode Katie Oshita and Rachel Doza discuss what pelvic floor P...
Historically, having a baby was not a solitary endeavor. The partner was involved of course, but the parent's family, friends and whole community would come together to support not just the gestating parent but the whole family during this transition. As a midwife and IBCLC in Australia, Kellie Eason sees the consequences of lack of support for families. In this episode Katie Oshita and Kellie Eason discuss strategies of supporting families and finding ways to decrease isolation for parents. Pod...
Breastfeeding is universal, however the options for support are not. In the US an Osteopath has very different training than in Australia, where all Osteopaths are trained in Osteopathic Manual manipulation (OMM) unlike in the US where it's difficult to find an Osteopath with any manual training at all. In Australia there's also no prescribing from an Osteopath. Kirsten Hannan is not only an IBCLC but also an Osteopath supporting families in the AU with her immense knowledge. Listen as Kirsten H...
Pregnancy and postpartum nutrition are not just helpful but essential to milk supply. Thyroid issues, PCOs, insulin resistance, gut microbiome dysfunction all cause problems in milk supply and nutritional status. Learn how working with an IBCLC RD can help to uncover those issues and get parental health, nutrition and milk supply on the right track. Podcast Guest: Allegra Gast is a functional registered dietitian and international board certified lactation consultant passionate about helping fam...
Learning about oral ties and airway dysfunction hasn't only helped Katie's clients and practice. Along the way Katie and her family have benefited from this knowledge. Since learning more about lip and buccal ties, Katie and her Kidds all had these released. Listen for details on why and the results. Podcast Host : Katie Oshita, RN, BSN, IBCLC has over 25 years of experience working in Maternal-Infant Medicine. While Katie sees clients locally in western WA, Katie is also a telehealth lactation ...
Craniosacral therapy (CST) is something that few people understand. CST comes from Osteopathy and is a gentle, rhythmic movement to support bones and the cerebrospinal fluid moving within us. CST is gentle and focuses heavily on the head. Meaghan Beames is not just a practitioner of CST, but a leader and teacher, who wants to help many more providers learn this gentle bodywork to support babies. Katie Oshita and Meaghan Beames discuss how this gentle therapy helps with feeding difficulties, tong...
Breastfeeding is universal and lactation support is needed everywhere. Katie Oshita and Kyrie Hickey discuss pumps, providers and paid time off in Australia and how those things differ with what's offered in the US. Listen here for more. Pocast Guest: Kyrie Hickey is an RN, RM and IBCLC from Brisbane, Australia. She has worked as a pediatric Burns-Surgical Nurse, hospital-based midwife and provided nursing care in a Tongue Tie Clinic. Kyrie now provides Home Visit and Telehealth breastfeeding an...
