In this episode, Dr. Chris Peterson joins is back to share how the lactation consultants from Wisconsin Tongue Tie Institute provide support to families from pregnancy through weaning, whether their child has a tongue tie or not. This conversation provides a helpful blend of both expert advice and person experiences/tips from Brit, Drea, and Dr. Chris.

In this episode, we discuss:

• The value of having a feeding assessment from a lactation consultant (LC)
• Signs of a good feeding vs indications of a problem
• How LC's can help parents with navigating pumps and bottles
• Navigating the challenges of each child having a different feeding journey
• If lactation support/ tie releases are covered by insurance
• Ideas for how dads can help to support a breastfeeding journey

This episode is part of a 4-part series with Dr. Chris Peterson of Wisconsin Tongue Tie Institute based out of De Pere, WI. Be sure to listen to them all!

• Part 1: The Truth About Tongue Ties: Are They Really That Serious?
• Part 2: When Should You Seek Lactation Support?
• Part 3: Myofunctional Therapy: A Game Changer for Kids and Adults
• Part 4: The Airway Crisis: Why Mouth Breathing Is More Than Just a Bad Habit

Connect with Dr. Chris and Wisconsin Tongue Tie Institute (WTTI):

🔗 WTTI's Motherhood Alliance profile

🔗 WTTI Website

🔗 WTTI Facebook

🔗 WTTI Instagram

About the Motherhood Alliance

The Motherhood Alliance is the #1 directory of holistically-minded health and wellness professionals, dedicated to providing trusted care + support for moms and their families in NE WI.

🔗 Explore the Motherhood Alliance directory & website

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🔗 Our Story (Episode 1)

We're excited to welcome Dr. Chris Peterson from Wisconsin Tongue Tie Institute to today's episode to discuss all things tongue and lip ties! Listen in as Dr. Chris not only walks us through everything you need to know about infant and adult oral ties as a professional in the field, but also shares his personal experiences as a dad.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Types of tongue/lip ties
• The differences between a scissors and laser release
• What dictates if a tie needs to be revised or not
• What to expect for post-release recovery
• Issues older kids/adults may experience if they have an untreated tie
• Treatment options for older kids/adults who have a tongue or lip tie

This episode is part of a 4-part series with Dr. Chris Peterson of Wisconsin Tongue Tie Institute based out of De Pere, WI. Be sure to listen to them all!

• Part 1: The Truth About Tongue Ties: Are They Really That Serious?
• Part 2: When Should You Seek Lactation Support?
• Part 3: Myofunctional Therapy: A Game Changer for Kids and Adults
• Part 4: The Airway Crisis: Why Mouth Breathing Is More Than Just a Bad Habit

Connect with Dr. Chris and Wisconsin Tongue Tie Institute (WTTI):

🔗 WTTI's Motherhood Alliance profile

🔗 WTTI Website

🔗 WTTI Facebook

🔗 WTTI Instagram

About the Motherhood Alliance

The Motherhood Alliance is the #1 directory of holistically-minded health and wellness professionals, dedicated to providing trusted care + support for moms and their families in NE WI.

🔗 Explore the Motherhood Alliance directory & website

🔗 Follow us on Instagram (@motherhoodalliance)

🔗 Follow us on Facebook (@motherhoodalliance)

🔗 Our Story (Episode 1)

In this episode, we explore the Tallow Boom—the hottest trend in skincare right now! Tallow, an ingredient derived from animal fat (typically cows), is making a major comeback due to its deep moisturizing and skin-healing properties. This episode features a fun conversation where Drea, Brit, and Marie dive into why tallow is gaining popularity, the benefits of swapping to natural skincare products, and different types of products that they've made personally. If you're interested in learning more about clean beauty products, this episode is for you!

In this episode, we discuss:

• What led Marie to explore clean, natural skin care products
• Different types of products that can be made with tallow (rendered cow fat)
• Benefits of incorporating essential oils into a tallow-based product
• Other ingredients that are commonly added to tallow products
• If a tallow-based product leaves skin feeling greasy
• Shelf life of tallow-based products

This episode is part of a 4-part series with Marie Hammen of Live Wellness IV, based out of Appleton, WI. Be sure to listen to them all!

• Part 1: IV Therapy: How It Works and What It Can Do for You {Part 1}
• Part 2: IV Therapy: How It Works and What It Can Do for You {Part 2}
• Part 3: "The Fountain of Youth": How NAD+ Can Enhance Energy, Health, and Longevity
• Part 4: The Tallow Boom: Why It's the Hottest Trend in Skincare

Connect with Marie:

🔗 Marie's Motherhood Alliance profile

🔗 Live Wellness IV website

🔗 Live Wellness IV Facebook

🔗 Live Wellness IV Instagram

🔗 Pure Skin & Body Facebook

About the Motherhood Alliance

The Motherhood Alliance is the #1 directory of holistically-minded health and wellness professionals, dedicated to providing trusted care + support for moms and their families.

🔗 Explore the Motherhood Alliance directory & website

🔗 Follow us on Instagram (@motherhoodalliance)

🔗 Follow us on Facebook (@motherhoodalliance)

🔗 Our Story (Episode 1)