Special Encore Episode: Meet the Tongue Tie Team: Lori L. Overland, M.S., CCC-SLP, C/NDT, CLC, FOM

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 Lori L. Overland, M.S., CCC-SLP, C/NDT, CLC.

Topics discussed:

• The vital collaboration between SLP and IBCLC and other team members.
• Caring for those with neuro-motor issues and non-typically developing babies.
• How an SLP evaluates oral structure and function in infants which goes beyond general IBCLC education.
• The importance of the team, mentorship, and much more
• Article referenced during our chat about tongue tie and mastication: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/1471-2458-12-934

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More About Lori:

Lori L. Overland is a licensed speech and language pathologist, Certified Lactation Counselor, and holds fellowship in orofacial myology as well as as a neurodevelopmental certification. Lori specializes in oral sensory-motor/feeding therapy, oral placement and orofacial myofunctional disorders in children. Her private practice, Alphabet Soup, focuses on infants, toddlers and preschool children with oral sensory-motor/feeding disorders. Lori provides international consults as well as consults to local school districts and Birth-to-Three organizations.

Check out her course: A Sensory Motor Approach to Adapted Baby Led Weaning

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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.

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In this episode, Lisa Paladino reviews the American Academy of Pediatrics clinical report on ankyloglossia and its impact on breastfeeding. She highlights its strengths and critiques, including outdated references and the lack of recognition for IBCLCs. Lisa calls for a holistic, collaborative approach to treatment, involving lactation consultants, body workers, and other specialists, and advocates for updated research and respect for parents' insights.

Takeaways:

• The AAP report on tongue tie has strengths but needs updates and broader collaboration.
• A holistic approach should involve IBCLCs, body workers, and other functional specialists.
• Research needs to be updated, and parents' insights should be valued.

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References:

• Identification and Management of Ankyloglossia and Its Effect on Breastfeeding in Infants: Clinical Report. https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article/154/2/e2024067605/198022/Identification-and-Management-of-Ankyloglossia
• Smart, S., Tseng, R., Kittrell, A., Merkel-Walsh, R., Chan, J., Jones, N., Altemara, J., and Hartwick, E. (2024). International Consortium of oral Ankylofrenula Professionals (ICAP): Position Statement on Ankylofrenula. https://icapprofessionals.com/

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In this conversation, Lisa Paladino shares a case study of a patient with breastfeeding challenges and a complex medical history. She emphasizes the importance of a holistic approach to breastfeeding support, considering the entire family and their unique circumstances. Lisa discusses the journey of this patient, from struggling to breastfeed her first child to navigating multiple miscarriages and finally achieving a successful breastfeeding relationship with her second child. She highlights the role of education, support, and referrals to other healthcare professionals in providing comprehensive care. Lisa shares the insider view of how she manages patients individually and with a view beyond the frenum.

Takeaways

• A holistic approach to breastfeeding and tongue tie care is essential, considering the entire family and their unique circumstances.
• Education, support, and referrals to other healthcare professionals are crucial in providing comprehensive care for breastfeeding parents.
• The journey of breastfeeding can be challenging, but with the right guidance, successful breastfeeding relationships can be achieved.
• It is important for healthcare professionals to recognize the impact they have on families.

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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.

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