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Lisa Paladino discusses the role of osteopathic medicine in supporting babies with tongue tie and feeding challenges with Dr. Sergio Suarez.

In this episode, Lisa talks with Dr. Sergio Suarez, an osteopathic physician, about how osteopathic medicine can support babies with feeding challenges, tongue tie symptoms, and body tension. Dr. Suarez explains what Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine actually is, how DOs are trained, and why the structure-function connection matters so much in infant feeding. He shares how gentle hands-on care can help identify and release tension patterns that may affect latch, tongue movement, digestion, comfort, and overall feeding function. Together, they explore where osteopathic care may fit before and after a release, why some babies need more support than a frenotomy alone, and how families can make more informed decisions when they are feeling caught between conflicting opinions. This conversation is a thoughtful look at tongue tie care through the lens of function, body tension, and collaborative support for the breastfeeding dyad. In this episode, we discuss: What osteopathic medicine is and how not every DO uses these techniques Why structure and function matter in infant feeding How body tension may affect latch, tongue movement, and comfort Why tongue tie care should focus on…

People in this episode

Host: Lisa Paladino

Guest: Dr. Sergio Suarez

Topics covered

• osteopathic medicine
• tongue tie care
• infant feeding
• body tension
• collaborative support
• feeding challenges

Keywords

• tongue tie
• osteopathic medicine
• feeding challenges
• body tension
• infant feeding
• frenotomy
• collaborative care

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine, family medicine, neuromusculoskeletal medicine, osteopathic manipulative treatment

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