Presentation Information

Supporting Families with Oral Restrictions: Creating Realistic Timelines and Expectations

• Speaker: Molly Peterson , BS, IBCLC
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• Duration: 60 Mins
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Abstract:

In this presentation, we will review the role of the IBCLC when it comes to creating realistic timelines and expectations while supporting the breastfeeding dyad when the baby has oral restrictions. For some clients, this may look like preparing for a release while working to protect the lactating parents' milk supply and ensuring that the baby is gaining weight appropriately. Then continuing to support them after a frenectomy to get the baby feeding functionally and finally "graduation" from care. While for others who are not open to a frenectomy, this may be supporting them to get the baby feeding as functionally as possible, while setting realistic expectations for what that means for their feeding journey. The goal is to create optimal and realistic outcomes specific to each family to help them meet their feeding goals while also ensuring that they feel supported and heard every step of the way.