Feeding Series: Tongue Ties, Lip Ties, And Cheek Ties, Oh My!

In this episode of The POPPED Podcast, Dr. Emily continues the Feeding Series and breaks down one of the most talked-about topics in infant feeding: tongue ties, lip ties, and cheek ties. Instead of focusing on fear, this episode focuses on understanding feeding function.Dr. Emily explains how the tongue develops during pregnancy, how the tongue actually works during feeding, and why oral ties sometimes affect breastfeeding or bottle feeding mechanics. She also explores the signs parents may notice during feeds and how body tension, latch, and positioning can influence feeding success.Most importantly, this episode takes a solution-oriented approach to oral ties — helping parents understand when support, bodywork, or feeding adjustments may help, and when a release procedure might be considered.In this episode, you'll learn:• What tongue ties, lip ties, and cheek ties actually are• Why tongue mobility matters for feeding• Signs oral restrictions may be affecting feeds• How body tension can influence tongue function• What options exist for supporting babies with tiesThis episode helps parents move from fear about ties to confidence in supporting feeding.#ThePoppedPodcast #BirthEducation #BabyLedBirth #LaborAndDelivery #ChiropracticForPregnancy #PregnancyPodcast #DoulaSupport #BirthWorkerLife #ExpectingMoms #BirthPrep #prenatalchiropractor #breastfeeding #bottlefeeding #posture #nervoussystem #tonguetie #liptie #cheektie #frenulum #tonguetiesolutions