The Baby Feeding Therapy for Moms to End Tongue Tie Stress with Multidisciplinary Care – Rachel Best

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In this enlightening episode of Lo’s Lactation Lab, continuation of conversation with Lo Nigrosh, Rachel Best returns to share her groundbreaking approach to coordinated care for infants with feeding challenges. Together, they explore how multidisciplinary collaboration between SLPs, OTs, dietitians, and lactation consultants leads to transformative results for babies and parents navigating complex feeding journeys. Rachel emphasizes the importance of whole-body evaluation, interprofessional communication, and empowering families in their care journey.

Rachel Best is a Speech-Language Pathologist(SLP), Certified Orofacial Myologist (COM), and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. She is the founder of Small Steps Therapy, a multi-location practice in Rhode Island and Massachusetts dedicated to collaborative, evidence-based pediatric care.

Expect to Learn
Why a collaborative care model is key to effective infant feeding support
The connection between tongue ties, torticollis, and full-body tension in babies
How coordinated sessions with multiple specialists can change outcomes
Strategies for families to find collaborative providers when multidisciplinary clinics aren’t available
Insight into the cultural and historical shifts affecting infant feeding practices

Episode Breakdown with Timestamps
[00:00] - Introduction and Rachel’s Practice Expansion
[02:48] - Small Steps Therapy
[05:36] - Building a Transdisciplinary Infant Team
[11:22] - In-Room Collaboration with SLP, OT, and Dietitian
[13:49] - Tongue Tie Isn’t a Fad: Cultural and Historical Context
[19:00] - Symptom-Based Tongue Tie Evaluation
[21:08] - Advice for Families Without Access to Coordinated Clinics
[25:49] - Insurance Tips and Closing Thoughts

Follow Rachel Best:
LinkedIn:  / rachel-best-4a0a9692  
Company:https://smallstepstherapy.com/

Follow Lo Nigrosh:
LinkedIn:   / lo-nigrosh-16371495  
Website: https://www.quabbinbirthservices.com/
Facebook:   / quabbinbirthservices  

Listening Links:
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YouTube:    / @loslactationlab3967  
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