When Should You Seek Lactation Support? w/ Dr. Chris Peterson | Wisconsin Tongue Tie Institute

In this episode, Dr. Chris Peterson joins is back to share how the lactation consultants from Wisconsin Tongue Tie Institute provide support to families from pregnancy through weaning, whether their child has a tongue tie or not. This conversation provides a helpful blend of both expert advice and person experiences/tips from Brit, Drea, and Dr. Chris.

 

In this episode, we discuss:

• The value of having a feeding assessment from a lactation consultant (LC)
• Signs of a good feeding vs indications of a problem
• How LC's can help parents with navigating pumps and bottles
• Navigating the challenges of each child having a different feeding journey
• If lactation support/ tie releases are covered by insurance
• Ideas for how dads can help to support a breastfeeding journey

 

This episode is part of a 4-part series with Dr. Chris Peterson of Wisconsin Tongue Tie Institute based out of De Pere, WI. Be sure to listen to them all!

• Part 1: The Truth About Tongue Ties: Are They Really That Serious?
• Part 2: When Should You Seek Lactation Support?
• Part 3: Myofunctional Therapy: A Game Changer for Kids and Adults
• Part 4: The Airway Crisis: Why Mouth Breathing Is More Than Just a Bad Habit

 

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