Discover why some mums report nipple pain and damage when feeding a tongue-tied baby and why some don’t, other causes of nipple pain (differential diagnosis) and other symptoms associated with tongue-tie.
The role of the tongue in feeding:
You’ll discover how restrictions in tongue movement caused by a short, tight lingual frenulum (tongue-tie) may impact feeding.
Why some mums report nipple pain and damage when feeding a tongue-tied baby and why some don’t.
You will learn how tongue-tie can affect tongue function in different ways and what other factors impact on whether feeding is comfortable for mum or not.
How to identify if a baby is draining the breast effectively.
You will learn what to look for when observing a baby feed and what questions to ask to ascertain if the baby is transferring milk adequately.
The consequences of experiencing difficulty managing milk flow.
You will learn how babies manage milk flow and what symptoms they experience when this is a struggle for them including how this can be linked to issues such as reflux and ‘colic’.
You’ll walk away from this training with clarity regarding how restricted tongue movement can cause impact feeding.
You’ll leave this masterclass armed with information to spot the red flags if you are concerned a child is tongue-tied.
We cut through the common myths, that are often that often stop families from seeking the support they need.
I watched your tongue-tie masterclass. The next day I discussed what I had learned with my current client, in particular the part around managing flow. As a result of just this training, we had her infant assessed and he was indeed tongue-tied.
I just wanted to share this. Thank you for everything you do.
I watched your tongue-tie masterclass. The next day I discussed what I had learned with my current client, in particular the part around managing flow. She had suspected her child was tongue-tied, but what we had been told led her to think she was wrong.
As a result of just this training, we had her infant assessed and he was indeed tongue-tied.
I just wanted to share this. Thank you for everything you do.
And that’s why you’re going to get so much GOLD from this 60-minute Masterclass, because you’ll be hearing directly from IBCLC & Tongue-tie Specialist Sarah Oakley.
Sarah’s background is in community and practice nursing and health visiting.
In 2011 she trained at Southampton to perform frenulotomy and has since completed over 4000 procedures privately. Sarah is a founder member and Chair of The Association of Tongue-tie Practitioners.
During this workshop Sarah will be sharing her actionable tips and strategies with YOU, so you can better support your clients.
And that’s why you’re going to get so much GOLD from this 60-minute Masterclass, because you’ll be hearing directly from IBCLC & Tongue-tie Specialist Sarah Oakley.
Sarah’s background is in community and practice nursing and health visiting.
In 2011 she trained at Southampton to perform frenulotomy and has since completed over 4000 procedures privately. Sarah is a founder member and Chair of The Association of Tongue-tie Practitioners.
During this workshop Sarah will be sharing her actionable tips and strategies with YOU, so you can better support your clients.
