NY Times Article on Tongue Ties

Badass Breastfeeding Podcast

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!

Join our Patreon Community!

https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcast

Did you see the NY Times article on tongue tie? Well, listen today as Dianne and Abby discuss this latest NY Times article and what it means for parents.

If you are a new listener, we would love to hear from you. Please consider leaving us a review on itunes or sending us an email with your suggestions and comments to [e-mail]. You can also add your email to our list and have episodes sent right to your inbox!

Things we talked about:

The controversial article [4:21]

Do LC’s make money off tongue tie revisions? [7:07]

Definition of a tie [13:16]

Making LC’s look bad [14:52]

LC’s don’t diagnose [15:38]

Getting a diagnosis via social media [16:39]

Intense pressure to nurse? [21:04]

Feeling guilt [24:55]

There are no quick fixes [30:43]

Always get a second opinion [36:06]

This episode is sponsored by Pumpin’ Pal! Pumpin’ Pal’s angled flange replaces the flange that comes with your pump and is the perfect upgrade for your pumping comfort and posture. Use code BADASS for $4 off at www.pumpinpal.com.
Today’s episode is brought to you by Cimilre Breast Pumps! Cimilre breast pumps range is size from ultra tiny pumps as small as a sticky note, to fully adjustable pumps with 85 setting combinations. Use code BADASS for 15% off at www.cimilrebreastpumps.com.

Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/lip-ties-and-tongue-ties/

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/oral-tension-in-breastfeeding-babies/

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/18/health/tongue-tie-release-breastfeeding.html

Set up your consultation with Dianne

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/consultations/

Check out Dianne’s blog here~

https://diannecassidyconsulting.com/milklytheblog/
Follow our Podcast~

• https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com

Here is how you can connect with Dianne and Abby~

• Abby Theuring https://www.thebadassbreastfeeder.com
• Dianne Cassidy http://www.diannecassidyconsulting.com

Music we use~

Music: "Levels of Greatness" from "We Used to Paint Stars in the Sky (2012)" courtesy of Scott Holmes at freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott Holmes