About this episode

Annie and Leah explore infant assessment techniques with expert Catherine Watson Genna, focusing on recent research and practical applications for clinicians.

Each month, Annie and Leah take a deeper dive into topics and information with an expert to give more insights on things that we might be incorporating in our clinical practice as well as entrepreneurs and business owners. They're bringing you this snippet today to give you a taste of what these deeper dives are all about. In this Deeper Dive, you'll learn how newer research into tongue function, tethered oral tissues, and the fascial system has changed what experienced clinicians are looking for during hands-on infant assessment — and how to bring those insights into your own practice. You'll leave with a clearer framework for the methodical hands-on piece of your visits and a better understanding of what palpation can tell you that observation alone can't. Catherine Watson Genna BS, IBCLC is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant in private practice in New York City. Certified in 1992, Catherine is particularly interested in helping moms and babies breastfeed when they have medical challenges. She speaks to healthcare professionals around the world on assisting breastfeeding babies with anatomical, genetic or neurological problems. Her presentations and her…

People in this episode

Hosts: Annie Frisbie, Leah Jolly

Guest: Catherine Watson Genna

Topics covered

• infant assessment
• tongue function
• tethered oral tissues
• fascial system
• breastfeeding challenges
• clinical practice

Keywords

• infant assessment
• tongue function
• breastfeeding
• clinical practice
• palpation
• tethered oral tissues
• fascial system

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Columbia University, Tel Aviv University

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