Katie The Traveling Lactation Consultant

Tongue ties are everywhere, even in the Netherlands. What they don’t have are CO2 lasers. Dr Kirsten Slagter discusses with Katie Oshita how differences in availability, regulations, and tongue-tie culture affect treatment options for families in the Netherlands. Listen here to learn more. Podcast Guest: Dr. Kirsten Slagter, DDS, PhD, graduated as a dentist in 2007 at the University of Groningen (cum laude). After graduation, she became a scientific researcher at the Oral an...

Tongue ties happen everywhere in the world. Some places are good at diagnosis and support and others are still denying their existence. In the UK many babies aren’t diagnosed and if they are most are “snipped” and sent on their way. In this episode Katie Oshita and Dr Suraj discussed the similarities and differences in the tongue tie climate between the UK and US. Listen to hear more about the complexities of hyper mobility and use of Serrapeptase and wound heali...

Osteopathy is meant to be a hands on manual therapy, yet in the US Osteopaths function more as medical doctors. In Canada schools aren’t regulated. In this episode Andie Poulin discusses with Katie Oshita how different schools work and how osteopathy can help, especially from pre-conception through early childhood. Listen here for more. Podcast Guest: Andreanne Poulin Montreal-born and Toronto-based, Andie is a “root cause meets real life” osteopath. She blends CFT, Osteopat...

With a large group practice of 35 therapists, Jennifer Teplin has been able to create a safe space for mental health. And with 12 of those therapists trained in perinatal mental health, the space is very focused on supporting new parents. Since this country has an epidemic of postpartum depression and anxiety, it’s wonderful that centers such as Manhattan Wellness exist. Listen here as Jennifer Teflon and Katie Oshita discuss postpartum mental health, breastfeeding, and all ...

From his first release 28 years ago on his daughter to being a board member of ICAP, Stefano Colasanto has spent his career focusing on oral dysfunction. How this interacts with breastfeeding is where Katie Oshita comes in. Together they discuss how this amazing organ, the tongue effects so much in the body and the resulting dysfunction when there are restrictions. Listen here for more. Podcast Guest: Dr. Stefano Colasanto, graduated with honors in Dentistry in Rome in 1989,...

Once you see dysfunction, once you know it’s there, you can’t go back. That was the case for Vijaya Hunt, who learned about tongue tie from a parent perspective with her first child and made it her mission to learn more about how to support dyads with oral dysfunction. Vijaya’s oral function knowledge has shaped her family and even extended families lives. In this episode, Katie Oshita and Vijaya Hunt discuss oral function, paid leave, adult releases, and more. Listen ...

Weight is an important metric for growth and development with infants, but it is not as simple as it seems. There are different growth charts and metrics to decide if growth is adequate. In this episode Katie Oshita and Hope Lima discuss how weight needs to be discussed with colleagues and clients. Collaboration not competition is essential to support families. Hope also discusses her Infant Feeding class and how having multiple levels of skill and support helps famili...

Development of the craniofacial bones impacts more than just face shape, but airway growth, nervous system regulation, and more. Chiropractic care can have a profound effect on the baby’s ability to have growth that supports their nervous system. Focusing on creating a system that not only educates parents but builds community to empower parents is the focus of Mighty Milestones. Ashley Dalidowitz discusses how this system supports families with Katie Oshita in this episode....

Birth and babies are a family affair in India. Families are large and support is deeply tied to the culture. Dr Shivika Agarwal and Katie Oshita discuss how family support impacts breastfeeding, what it’s like to be a release provider and an IBCLC, and how bias affects medicine. Listen here. Podcast Guest: Dr. Shivika Agarwal is a Senior Dental Consultant and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) with over 15 years of experience in pediatric dentistry and lact...

Airway health is absolutely critical to growth and development. When our brain isn’t getting enough oxygen, we don’t sleep, grow or feel as good. Dr Roche and his wife Kate started the National Tongue Tie Center in Ireland 8 years ago to address this integral part of health. Now they see patients as a whole person, not just a part of their body. In this episode Katie Oshita discusses with Dr Roche and Kate why they saw the need for the Center, and how it has changed.&n...

Bodywork is an essential part of supporting dyads, and in this episode you will hear Katie Oshita discuss the how this works with Dr Martin Rosen and Dr Nancy Watson. Together they share what effective bodywork does, how this supports not just feeding but neurological development in infancy and early childhood. Podcast Guest: Dr. Martin Rosen and Dr. Nancy Watson are internationally respected chiropractors, educators, and founders of the Peak Potential Institute. With over 80 years of c...

Babies may be super new humans but that doesn't mean they don't have tension and body restrictions. When there is a feeding difficulty, skilled bodywork combined with lactation support can be instrumental in achieving feeding function. For most families that means two appointments, yet those lucky enough to be working with Dr Emily Jones get both in one long appointment. Dr Jones is skilled in both fields and how they interact for feeding function. Listen here as Dr Jo...

Owning a small business often means wearing every hat, trying to do all the things. Marketing is especially tough if you don't know how to do it, or maybe it's hard to market it without feeling slimy as a healthcare provider. However in this episode Katie Oshita IBCLC and Katie Bridgewater, marketing expert for Perinatal professionals, discuss how this is possible. How you can use some basic tools to make marketing easier and grow your business. Podcast Guest: Katie Br...