Fourth Trimester Podcast Episode 159: Does My Baby Have Tongue Tie? How to Know and What to Do Next with Lisa Paladino, MS, CNM, IBCLC
In this episode, IBCLC and Certified Nurse Midwife Lisa Paladino explains how to recognize tongue tie symptoms, when breastfeeding pain needs evaluation, and what to expect from treatment. Esther and I really enjoyed Lisa’s experience, stories and evidence-based approach.
Learn how to make an informed decision about treatment without fear or pressure. We’ll share questions to ask your doctor, the signs that your baby might have tongue tie, pros and cons of the frenectomy and when to wait on a procedure.
“Follow your instincts. If something feels off, investigate.”
— Lisa Paladino, MS, CNM, IBCLC
About Lisa Paladino
Lisa Paladino, MS, CNM, IBCLC is a Certified Nurse Midwife and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant with over 35 years of experience supporting families through pregnancy, birth, and breastfeeding. As the founder of Tongue Tie Experts, Lisa is dedicated to educating both professionals and parents about the impact of oral restrictions on infant feeding and family well-being.
She is the creator of the acclaimed course The Professional’s Guide to Tongue Tie in the Breastfeeding Infant, host of the Tongue Tie Experts Podcast, and author of two books, Tongue Tie for Parents and It Shouldn’t Hurt to Nurse Your Baby. Known for her approachable, evidence-based teaching style, Lisa brings clarity and compassion to a complex topic.
Beyond her professional life, Lisa is a proud mother and grandmother. Together with her husband of 38 years, she has raised seven children, experiences that deeply inform her empathetic approach to supporting families.
Full Show Notes
00:00 What Is Tongue Tie and Why It Matters
07:11 What Is Tongue Tie? Definitions and How Common It Is
14:01 Who Should Diagnose Tongue Tie? The Role of an IBCLC
19:46 Postpartum Support and Painful Breastfeeding
26:42 Signs and Symptoms of Tongue Tie in Newborns
30:24 Tongue Tie and Breastfeeding Challenges Explained
35:46 Tongue Tie Release: Pros, Cons, and What to Expect
41:20 Frenotomy Recovery and Post-Procedure Care
45:44 Benefits and Risks of Tongue Tie Treatment
50:28 Individualized Tongue Tie Care: A Real Case Study
53:49 Trusting Your Instincts as a Parent
Selected links
Connect with Lisa Paladino tonguetieexperts.net | Instagram | Lisa’s Tongue Tie for Parents Guide Book
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