Food Reactivity and Tongue Tie: Adding Symptom Tracking to Your Clinical Toolkit: Episode 131

In this episode, Lisa talks with Maya Bundesen-Magier, occupational therapist, mother of two, and founder of MapMyMilk, a digital tool created to help breastfeeding families track maternal diet and infant symptoms with more clarity.Maya shares how her own experience with food reactivity in her babies led her to create a better way for families and providers to look for patterns without relying on fear, extreme elimination diets, or guesswork.Lisa and Maya cover the overlap between tongue tie symptoms and food reactivity, including reflux, fussiness, poor sleep, stool changes, breast refusal, and feeding discomfort. They also talk about why symptoms should not be viewed in isolation, and why a functional, whole-baby approach matters before assuming that one issue explains everything.This conversation highlights the importance of clinical integrity, individualized care, and using better tools to support breastfeeding families who are trying to understand what is really going on with their baby.In this episode, Lisa and Maya discuss:Why food reactivity and tongue tie symptoms can overlapHow MapMyMilk helps families track food intake and infant symptomsWhy extreme elimination diets can leave parents feeling afraid to eatThe importance of looking at patterns instead of guessingWhy a tongue tie release may not resolve symptoms if food reactivity is also presentThe role of IBCLCs and other trained providers in helping families sort through complex symptomsWhy data, clinical support, and individualized care matterFind out more at https://www.mapmymilk.com/ Use code TONGUETIE20 for 20% off either our monthly subscription (regularly $7.99) or lifetime access (regularly $54.99).More from Tongue Tie ExpertsExplore additional resources, including downloads, free guides, and links mentioned in this episode—along with access to our courses and new book:👉 www.tonguetieexperts.net/LinksUse code PODCAST15 for 15% off all offerings.This podcast is meant for education and conversation only. It is not medical advice and does not replace formal education, professional training, or individualized care from a qualified healthcare provider. Always seek appropriate guidance for individual concerns. The views and opinions shared by our guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host or Tongue-tie experts.