Untangling Tongue Ties: A Lactation Consultant's Guide to Treating Breastfed Babies with Melanie Henstrom
In this episode, we had the pleasure of interviewing Melanie Henstrom, an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) from Baby Bonds, who specializes in tongue ties and has helped close to 2,500 breastfeeding dyads.During our conversation, we delved into various topics, including: Common symptoms of ties and why they are so often missed or ignored by other healthcare providersHow to spot ties, when to treat them, and how to find great providers to helpMelanie’s background in various bodywork modalities, such as Infant Massage, Rhythmic Movements, Craniosacral Therapy, and Craniosacral Fascial Therapy, and how these techniques can greatly improve tongue tie issuesSome incredible outcomes she's had with challenging patient cases, showcasing her dedication to providing the best possible care for her clientsChanges in healthcare over the last 5-10 years and Melanie’s predictions for the future of tongue tie assessment & treatmentA glance at this episode:[4:35] How Melanie got into the IBCLC field[10:03] What a tie release looks like after the procedure[14:49] What cranial sacral therapy is and how it works[22:07] The role of an IBCLC in treating ties[26:31] How to find a lactation consultant that accepts insurance[30:47] Melanie’s most rewarding patient story[35:07] Why you should treat the symptoms, not the diagnosis[39:41] Advice for parents with tongue tie issues[44:47] How to communicate your success with tongue tie treatment to your doctorRelated Links:Melanie’s WebsiteMelanie’s FacebookMelanie’s Tongue Tie PDFOur Links:🛒 Shop our Amazon StoreHolistic Lactation WebsiteDiscount on Products Use Code PODCAST15Follow on InstagramBook an Appointment📚 Looking for more trusted knowledge and a deep dive on how to know what’s what with breastfeeding and how to overcome problems? Check out our online courses + support community The Nurture Collective®Support the showMore from Holistic Lactation: Save on our supplements using code PODCAST15 at https://holisticlactation.com/products Shop on Amazon Follow us on Instagram https://instagram.com/holisticlactation Access group support & our courses at https://holisticlactation.com/nurture-collective Get 1:1 expert lactation help at https://holisticlactation.com/clinic Thanks for listening & subscribing! Leave us a review