Untying the Knot: Understanding Tongue-Tie in Children to Support Breastfeeding Moms with Dr. Norma Cortez

Breastfeeding can be challenging, and tongue-tie can make it even more difficult for both moms and babies. In this episode, Dr. Meghna Dassani welcomes Dr. Norma Cortez to talk about tongue-tie in children and its impact on breastfeeding moms. Dr. Cortez is a biological and airway dentist with expertise in the field of tongue-tie.   Tune in as they discuss how tongue-tie affects breastfeeding, and how to identify it in children. Dr. Cortez also shares her insights on the common misconceptions surrounding tongue-tie and its treatment.   Sign up to our newsletter: https://www.meghnadassani.com/thank-you-for-subscribing-to-the-newsletter/   FREE: Get the first chapter of my new book "The Tired Child" at www.thetiredchild.com   Sign up for the Airway is Life Summit 2023: https://sleepmasterycenter.com/summit2023/   Learn more about Dr. Norma Cortez "Dr. Cortez is a biological and airway dentist in Wilmington NC. Born in Peru, she came to the states when she was 18 years old to pursue her education. With an athletic scholarship, she did just that. She graduated from UNC-Chapel Hill with her biology and DDS degree. Her sleep and airway journey started with her own family. That's when she decided to start treating airway and sleep problems in her general practice Cape Fear Smiles. She also formed Bonded Beginnings, a multidisciplinary tongue-tie center. She is passionate about an oral-systemic integrative and biological approach to dentistry, where airway plays a big role in the health and wellness of a person"   Connect with Dr. Norma Cortez Website: www.capefearsmiles.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089637356095 Instagram: www.instagram.com/thebiologicalairwaydentist Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capefearsmiles   About Meghna Dassani Dr. Meghna Dassani is passionate about promoting healthy sleep through dental practices. In following the ADA's 2017 guideline on sleep apnea screening and treatment, she has helped many children and adults improve their sleep, their breathing, and their lives. Her books and seminars help parents and practitioners understand the essential roles of the tongue, palate, and jaw in promoting healthy sleep.   Connect with Dr. Meghna Dassani Website: https://www.meghnadassani.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/healthysleeprevolution Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healthysleeprevolution/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@meghnadassanidmd197 Get a copy of Airway is Life: https://www.airwayislife.com Get a copy of The Tired Child: https://thetiredchild.com Sign up for the Airway is Life Summit 2023: https://www.meghnadassani.com/summit2023/