This episode features Dr. Peter Vitruk, the founder and developer of the Light Scalpel CO2 laser. Dr. Vitruk expertly discusses what a laser is, how it works, the differences types of lasers, and why choosing the right type of laser for your task is important for safety and efficiency. Terms such as coagulation, vaporization and margins are clarified for us, explaining the advantages of the CO2 laser for frenotomy. Frenotomy, when needed, always requires the right tool in the right hands. Team a...
May 31, 2022•45 min
Listen as Elyssa describes her journey with nursing her daughter, Ophelia. From the beginning, Elyssa sensed that something wasn't right, but was told by multiple medical professionals that everything was "fine". It wasn't fine, and it took a mother's drive to provide nutrition for her daughter, overcoming obstacles, to set things on the right track. Let's learn from this mom's story, because it's so similar to what I hear all of the time. Stories of families who believed their medical professio...
May 24, 2022•1 hr 6 min
In this episode, Lisa interviews Dr. Martin Rosen, a chiropractor, author, lecturer and teacher, regarding the safety, efficacy, and advantages of chiropractic for infants and children, and the reasons why chiropractic is helpful for infants with tongue tie. We discuss how infant symptoms such as tummy time difficulty, feeding challenges, and colic are signs that shouldn't be ignored, and how compensations that develop in the first year can affect the child's whole life. Perhaps my favorite part...
May 17, 2022•54 min
Join Lisa Paladino and Tanya Tringali in a frank discussion of midwifery care, transitions, what it means to truly support the fourth trimester, and how to empower birthing parents to prepare for this pivotal time in their lives. Tanya Tringali MS CNM is the owner and founder of Mother Wit Maternity & Consulting Services. Tanya is committed to closing the preconception and postpartum care gaps with her virtual programs. Check out the Mother Wit Podcast - featuring intimate stories of people ...
May 10, 2022•53 min
Welcome to season 2 of the Tongue Tie Experts Podcast! In this episode, Lisa discusses the trauma of nipple pain and how it prevents so many parents from reaching their breastfeeding goals. As a parent, you deserve simple solutions that will allow you to have a comfortable and effective nursing relationship. As a provider, it's important to know the different types of nipple pain, interventions that you can confidently recommend, and how to address the underlying cause of the discomfort, in orde...
May 03, 2022•30 min
This episode is a recording of an Instagram Live Event on the topic of breastfeeding, food allergies and tongue tie. It is a follow up to Episode #7 which featured Dr. Trillitye Paullin of Free to Feed, because so many questions came up after our talk that we wanted to explore. Listen as Lisa explains why tongue tie and food allergy can be difficult to differentiate, which symptoms can be confusing and what to do if you are experiencing any of these symptoms. It's also the last episode of Season...
Apr 05, 2022•28 min
Meet the Tongue Tie Team: Carrie Dean IBCLC and CST (Craniosacral Therapy) This episode is part of our "Meet the Team" series, discovering the types of providers on the Tongue Tie Team, and their role in holistic care. Carrie Dean is an IBCLC, Licensed Massage Therapist, and CST professional in private practice, providing home visits in Westchester and southern Connecticut. https://mamabeardean.com/ In this episode, we take a deep dive into the heart and soul of being a lactation consultant. I h...
Mar 29, 2022•1 hr
In this episode, Lisa discusses 3 Facts about Tongue Tie that Breastfeeding Babies Want You to Know This episode is aimed at professionals. It's a discussion that clears up popular myths about tongue tie, so that you can better serve the infants in your care. If you are a parent, the topics will also assist you understand your own baby. Tongue Tie Experts freebies and pro and parent's programs https://www.tonguetieexperts.net/Links Please, like, rate, review and share this podcast. Let's educate...
Mar 22, 2022•24 min
Tongue tie and food allergy symptoms can be difficult to differentiate, and sometimes both are going on. We don't want to treat one, and ignore the other, without understanding the complexities of both. In this episode, Lisa interviews breastfeeding allergy expert, Dr. Trill, about types of food allergies in breastfeeding infants, her ground-breaking work to bring milk test strips to the public, and the journey that brought her to her mission. I loved our conversation and I'm proud to know this ...
Mar 08, 2022•48 min
The true experts on tongue tie are parents - especially those who have struggled to find answers for their child's feeding challenges. In this episode, Lisa interviews Karin Ashley NP. Karin's story began with her first child, 10 years ago, and has continued through four children, each with different presentations and treatments. It is interesting to realize, as Karin has, the evolution and improvement of treatment options. Karin and I are both graduates of Dr. Aviva Romm's Functional and Integr...
Feb 28, 2022•45 min
Meet the Tongue Tie Team: In this episode Lisa Paladino interviews Scott A. Siegel MD, DDS, FACS, FICS, FAAP, global leader in laser lip and tongue tie release, located in New York City. Topics discussed: How an oral & maxillofacial surgeon evolved his practice into caring for breastfeeding infants, what to expect when you make an appointment for release, explanation of frentomy, and its risks and benefits, research, reflux and tongue tie, finding a provider, evolving aftercare protocols, te...
Feb 21, 2022•59 min
The true experts on tongue tie are the parents - especially those who have struggled to find answers for their child's feeding challenges, and wind up learning so much that they can educate the providers who are supposed to be caring for them. In this episode, Lisa interviews Sarah B. about her journey to feed her fourth child. Sarah is a mom whose journey was difficult. As you'll hear in this episode, she was told by an MD that her daughter didn't have a tongue tie. Her daughter was having such...
Feb 15, 2022•39 min
Meet the Tongue Tie Team: Physical Therapist 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 Elizabeth Morel, Licensed Physical Therapist, owner of Little Movers PT in New Jersey. Topics discussed: Role of physical therapist for tongue tied babies, Craniosacral Therapy (CST), fascia, aerophagia (reflux), swaddling, the startle reflex, pacifiers, colic, and more. Lea...
Feb 07, 2022•53 min
Tongue tie treatment can be complex, and those who expect relief of symptoms with "a quick snip" or a laser release, even by an experienced provider, are usually disappointed. The teamwork model of care, discussed in this episode is presented for parents to have a better understanding of treatment, and for professionals to guide their patients towards effective outcomes. For our pro and parent's programs and other freebies: https://www.tonguetieexperts.net/Links Please, like, rate, review and sh...
Feb 01, 2022•20 min
This episode features introductory information about tongue and lip tie, some important definitions, and the signs and symptoms that I look for, as a lactation consultant, when assessing the cause of breastfeeding challenges. This discussion will be helpful if you are a provider who cares for breastfeeding families, or if you are a parent looking to understand tongue and lip tie. To learn more, download freebies, and for the links mentioned in the episode, including our popular course, Understan...
Jan 25, 2022•24 min
Lisa Paladino, discusses topics related to tongue tie and breastfeeding, from her unique perspective as a Midwife and Lactation Consultant with over 30 years of experience. If you are a parent looking for information beyond what google is telling you, or a professional who is curious to learn more than what you learned in school on this topic, this podcast is for you. Links mentioned in podcast: Tongue Tie Experts on Instagram Breastfeeding Tongue Tied Babies Facebook Group Tongue Tie Experts We...
Jan 13, 2022•12 min
