What to Do Before Treating Your Baby's Ties

We’re back! Today we’re talking about what options you have before treating your baby’s oral ties (such as lip tie, tongue tie, and buccal ties). If you’ve been looking for answers about what to do if you know or suspect your baby has any oral ties, this episode is for you!Jacqueline covers all things tie-related, as well as when and how to seek a proper functional diagnosis. You’ll learn about what’s involved in treating ties, suck training, nipple shields and what proper aftercare should look like. You’ll also hear why it’s best not to rush into getting the ties released right away.Maybe you’re thinking your baby has ties, but you don’t know where to get help. Jacqueline discusses the importance of getting the proper medical team together, and knowing who to hire, the harm of trying to diagnose on your own, and what proper aftercare should look like.In today's show we discuss: Who to see when you think your baby’s might have oral tiesUnderstanding whether your baby has ties and if they are worth being treatedWhat proper aftercare looks likeThings to do before & after the procedure to ensure successWhat to do when breastfeeding is painfulWhat to expect if you’ve gotten your baby’s ties released but not seen an IBCLCWhy it’s essential to have a lactation consultant to walk you through the processRelated Links: IBCLC Masterclass DirectoryJacqueline talks about the difference between an IBCLC & other lactation supporters in Episode 32: Alphabet Soup in Lactation Land: How to Find the Help You Need Episode where Jacqueline talks about nursing her second baby and hiring help: Episode 24: My Hardest Breastfeeding ExperienceHolistic Lactation website Follow on Instagram The Nurture Collective Our Advanced Lactation Formula supplement for naturally increasing & sustaining milk supplySupport 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