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Jul 1
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132 - Tongue Ties: What They Are, What T...

Luka McCabe and Kate Holm
About this episode

Tongue ties are one of the most asked-about topics in the Boob to Food community and also one of the most confusing. From conflicting advice to the debate around diagnosis and treatment, many parents are left wondering: Does my baby have a tongue tie? And if so, what should I do?

In this episode, we’re joined by Emily Tyler, speech pathologist and founder of Chomp & Chat, to unpack the nuance and offer clear, compassionate guidance. Whether your child has been diagnosed, you’re noticing feeding challenges, or you’re simply curious about how tongue ties may (or may not) impact speech, feeding and development, this one's for you.

Emily Tyler is a paediatric speech pathologist and the founder of Chomp & Chat, a clinic dedicated to supporting children and families through early feeding and communication challenges. With a calm, evidence-informed approach, Emily works closely with families to assess both the structure and function of feeding and speech, always centring the individual child’s needs. She is also a mum of three, including twins, and brings both professional expertise and lived experience to the conversation.

In this episode, we discuss:

  • What a tongue tie actually is
  • How common tongue ties are and why prevalence is debated
  • Signs of feeding difficulties that might be related to ties
  • How tongue ties can affect bottle feeding, breastfeeding, and solids
  • Whether tongue ties impact speech development
  • How to know if a tie needs to be revised
  • The importance of looking at both structure and function
  • Why tongue ties are such a polarising topic and how to make an informed decision
  • ... and so much more!

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Presented by Luka McCabe and Kate Holm

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