How Professional Connection Moves Tongue Tie Care Forward: Episode 134

In this episode, Lisa welcomes RN, IBCLC, and fellow podcaster Katie Oshita for a wide-ranging conversation about professional connection, interdisciplinary learning, emerging research, and telehealth in tongue tie and lactation care.Katie shares how traveling across the United States and Canada inspired her podcast, Katie the Traveling LC, and gave her the opportunity to meet and learn from professionals working in different disciplines, communities, and countries.Lisa and Katie reflect on their experience at the ICAP conference and what makes it such a valuable space for tongue tie professionals. They discuss the importance of curiosity, collaboration, honest conversations about complications, and being willing to learn from providers who approach care differently.They also explore why stronger research is so important in this field, including emerging work related to tongue posture, whole-body function, aftercare, reattachment, measurable outcomes, and whether tongue ties should be released when feeding and function are going well.The conversation concludes with a discussion of telehealth and how virtual care can connect families with specialized providers, expand access beyond their local communities, and help parents become active participants in assessing and supporting their babies.In this episode:How podcasting and travel helped Katie build a wider professional networkWhy learning outside our local and professional “bubbles” mattersWhat makes ICAP’s interdisciplinary and international approach uniqueThe value of discussing complications and imperfect outcomes openlyHow emerging research may shape tongue tie assessment and aftercareWhy providers need to remain curious and willing to change their practicesThe advantages and limitations of virtual lactation and tongue tie careConnect with Katie at cuddlesandmilk.com and listen to her podcast, Katie the Traveling LC.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.