Carmen Baker IBCLC: What are the top 3 concerns of the hospital-based lactation consultant? Episode 327

03/21/23 • 50 min

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The Tongue Tie Experts Podcast

In this episode Lisa interviews hospital based Lactation Consultant, Carmen Baker, IBCLC

Topics discussed:

1. The role of an IBCLC to support early breastfeeding

2. The power of breastfeeding support groups and continuity of care

3. The three most common challenges to exclusive breastfeeding in the hospital, from Carmen's point of view

4. The best approach to tongue tie in the early days

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Carmen Baker is a a Board Certified Lactation Consultant. (IBCLC) she has been helping moms breastfeed their babies since 1998, first as a La Leche League Leader and working in private practice doing home visits as an IBCLC since 2005. She has a bachelor's degree from Princeton University in Art and Archaeology. Carmen credits her sons as her inspiration. She states, "They taught me so much about breastfeeding, its joys and its challenges". Carmen is passionate about the work she does. She loves nurturing new families through their new beginning and finding solutions that suit their needs.

Here website: https://www.breastfeedingmomma.com/

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Please do not consider anything discussed on this podcast, by myself or any guest of the podcast, to be medical advice. The information is provided for educational purposes only and does not take the place of your own medical or lactation provider.

In this episode Lisa interviews hospital based Lactation Consultant, Carmen Baker, IBCLC

Topics discussed:

1. The role of an IBCLC to support early breastfeeding

2. The power of breastfeeding support groups and continuity of care

3. The three most common challenges to exclusive breastfeeding in the hospital, from Carmen's point of view

4. The best approach to tongue tie in the early days

Tongue Tie Experts freebies and pro and parent's programs https://www.tonguetieexperts.net/Links

Save 15% on any of our courses with the code PODCAST15

For info on Sara Finn's Easy Business Bookkeeping Program: https://www.sarafins.com/TTEpodcast

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Here website: https://www.breastfeedingmomma.com/

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Is there an optimal timing for release of tongue and lip tie? Dr. Rishita Jaju Episode 326

In this episode Lisa Paladino interviews Dr. Rishita Jaju.

Topics discussed:

- Optimal timing of release of tongue and lip tie

- Visual vs Functional release for infants

- Immediate hospital release vs waiting and preparing.

- Maternal and family assessment of readiness

- Importance of lactation care and body work for complete release and optimal results

- Is laser better than scissor? Does the type of tool matter?

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If you are enjoying our podcast, be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast app so you don't miss an episode.

Please rate, review and share with your friends. Let's educate the world about tongue tie. Thanks so much!

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Dr. Rishita Jaju is a Board Certified Pediatric Dentist, founder of Smile Wonders in Reston, VA. She is Harvard dental graduate, and former Chief Resident of Pediatric Dentistry at Children’s National Medical Center.

She has achieved Advanced Laser Proficiency Certification from the Academy of Laser Dentistry and Breastfeeding Specialist Certification. She has served on the Council of Clinical Affairs for American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and Examination Committee of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry.

Personally, Dr. Rishita loves going home to her loving husband, active toddler and two adorable Maltese doggies – Kaju and Kulfi;) She is looking forward to traveling all over the world again and has visited every continent (except Antarctica).

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Dr Shereen Lim: How does sleeping and breathing impact the future health of our kids? Episode 328

Did you know that the way a child breathes will impact every aspect of their development including their sleep quality, learning, behaviour, jaw and facial development, speech, and future health?

In this episode, Lisa Paladino interviews Dr. Shereen Lim about her work and her book, Breath, Sleep, Thrive: Discover how airway health can unlock your child's greater health, learning and potential

Highlights of the discussion:

What's important about breathing through our noses - at all ages and stages
Breastfeeding as nature's palate expander and why the shape of the palate matters
Infant sleep and breathing as a parameter of airway health, because infancy is a critical window of child development
How Dr. Lim came to this work.
Why Lisa believes that this book should be required reading for anyone with children or taking care of children

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Tongue Tie Experts freebies and pro and parent's programs can be found here: https://www.tonguetieexperts.net/Links

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Dr Shereen Lim is a Perth based dentist with a post graduate diploma in dental sleep medicine from the University of Western Australia. She has been involved in the team management of snoring and obstructive sleep apnea for over a decade. Dr Lim is dedicated to promoting airway health from infancy as an alternative approach to minimize the development of these problemsHer work in private practice is restricted to tongue tie management from infancy to adulthood, early interceptive orthodontics and myofunctional therapy. Her website: https://www.drshereenlim.com.au/

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