Presentation Information

Getting Feeding Back on Track After Tongue-Tie Release

• Speaker: Leslie R. Kowalski , PhD, IBCLC
• Presentation Type:
• Duration: 60 Mins
• Credits: 1 CERP, 1 Nursing CEU, 1 CME

Abstract:

IBCLCs assess chest/breast and bottle feeding skills, as well as infant oral and body structures and motions that contribute to, or inhibit, the process of feeding at the breast/chest or bottle. This presentation will focus on the role of the IBCLC when ties have been released - emphasizing the crucial nature of taking into account what occurs prior to, during and after a tie-release. IBCLCs look at not only the function of an infant’s oral skills and structures, but also the infant’s body as a whole; as well as the emotional and physical experience of the lactating parent, family dynamics, and feeding goals - and using this information to create a manageable plan for the family, adjusting milestones and goals as infant feeding skills and parent goals change; and guiding the possible role of other healthcare providers during a case.