Ep.22: How Tongue-Ties Impact Feeding, Development & Sleep

Mothering From Within

In this episode of the Mothering From Within podcast, host Kaili Ets, a pediatric occupational therapist, delves into understanding tongue ties, known as ankyloglossia, and their potential impact on breastfeeding, reflux, and overall baby development. Kaili emphasizes that a tongue tie release is not a quick fix, but part of addressing broader feeding and developmental challenges. Highlighting the importance of a holistic approach, the episode covers signs of tongue ties, such as feeding difficulties and sleep disruptions, and underscores the need for functional assessments and post-release care. Kaili provides listeners with a downloadable checklist to track symptoms and identifies the connection between tongue function and full-body health. This episode encourages mothers to adopt a comprehensive, instinct-trusting approach to parenting challenges.

00:00 Introduction to Mothering From Within

01:22 Understanding Tongue Ties

03:56 Signs and Symptoms of Tongue Ties

05:10 Tongue Ties and Reflux

08:04 Impact on Sleep and Development

09:55 Functional Assessment and Treatment

11:32 Post-Release Care and Expectations

13:56 Conclusion and Next Steps
Don’t forget to check out my free ‘Tongue-Tie Symptoms Checklist’ in the description below. It’s a helpful tool to understand the signs of how a tongue-tie may be impacting your baby ---> https://bit.ly/tongue-tie-symptoms
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