In this episode, Lisa Paladino reviews the American Academy of Pediatrics clinical report on ankyloglossia and its impact on breastfeeding. She highlights its strengths and critiques, including outdated references and the lack of recognition for IBCLCs. Lisa calls for a holistic, collaborative approach to treatment, involving lactation consultants, body workers, and other specialists, and advocates for updated research and respect for parents' insights.

Takeaways:

• The AAP report on tongue tie has strengths but needs updates and broader collaboration.
• A holistic approach should involve IBCLCs, body workers, and other functional specialists.
• Research needs to be updated, and parents' insights should be valued.

References:

• Identification and Management of Ankyloglossia and Its Effect on Breastfeeding in Infants: Clinical Report. https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article/154/2/e2024067605/198022/Identification-and-Management-of-Ankyloglossia
• Smart, S., Tseng, R., Kittrell, A., Merkel-Walsh, R., Chan, J., Jones, N., Altemara, J., and Hartwick, E. (2024). International Consortium of oral Ankylofrenula Professionals (ICAP): Position Statement on Ankylofrenula. https://icapprofessionals.com/

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