In this episode of the Tongue Tie Experts Podcast, Lisa Paladino, CNM, IBCLC explores the powerful role doulas play in supporting families during the early days of breastfeeding, and why their awareness of tongue tie is essential.

Lisa explains how doulas often serve as the first line of support for new families, offering guidance when challenges with lactation and feeding arise. She emphasizes that education empowers doulas to recognize when something is “not quite right” and to refer families for timely help.

You’ll hear why collaboration among healthcare providers is vital, and how building a community of shared knowledge benefits everyone, especially the families we serve.

• The Tongue Tie Expert’s mission to spread awareness about tongue tie includes everyone
• Recognizing when breastfeeding isn’t going well is essential
• Doulas can be the first line of support before a family reaches an IBCLC
• We must not gatekeep information from doulas and families
• Collaboration improves care across the healthcare spectrum
• Most families will not see an IBCLC before giving up on their breastfeeding goals
• Doulas should know when and how to refer families

Education empowers families to make informed decisions

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A gentle disclaimer. Please do not consider anything discussed on this podcast, by myself or any guest of the podcast, to be medical advice. The information is provided for educational purposes only and does not take the place of your own medical or lactation provider.

In this episode, Lisa sits down with Dr. Martin Kaplan, a pioneer in pediatric laser dentistry, who brings over 45 years of clinical experience to the conversation. Known for being the first U.S. dentist to perform infant frenectomy using the LightScalpel CO₂ laser, Dr. Kaplan shares the fascinating story behind how he adopted laser technology, and why not all lasers are created equal.

This episode dives deep into:

• The science and safety of laser frenotomy
• What truly makes a functional tongue tie release
• Why a collaborative, individualized approach is essential
• How bodywork, feeding therapy, and cultural/language access play roles in care
• Stories of dramatic improvements in infants and adults post-treatment
• The impact of pacifiers, posture, and symptom tracking in evaluating outcomes

Plus, we get a fun look into Dr. Kaplan’s life outside the clinic - where martial arts meets ballroom dancing.

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📍 Guest Info:

Dr. Martin Kaplan

Hanover Pediatric Dentistry – Hanover, MA

📧 Email: Martin.kaplan2930@gmail.com

📍 Not big on social media - but welcomes professional questions via email or phone.

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A gentle disclaimer. Please do not consider anything discussed on this podcast, by myself or any guest of the podcast, to be medical advice. The information is provided for educational purposes only and does not take the place of your own medical or lactation provider.

If you’ve ever wondered whether a baby truly needs tongue tie treatment—or if you’ve been confused by the conflicting information out there—this episode is for you.

In today’s conversation, Lisa Paladino CNM, IBCLC, breaks down the three essential questions every parent and professional should ask before moving forward with treatment. You’ll learn why not every frenulum is a problem, why function matters more than appearance, and how to make sure nothing else is being overlooked in your baby’s care.

By the end, you’ll feel clearer and more confident about how to approach tongue tie decisions, whether you’re a parent searching for answers or a professional guiding families.

• Why not every frenulum equals a tongue tie
• How to know if a tie is actually causing a problem
• Other factors that may mimic or complicate tongue tie symptoms
• The importance of a full, holistic assessment for both baby and parent
• Why informed decision-making matters most

• 📖 Tongue Tie for Parents eBook – Get Lisa’s new guide for parents here (only $27)
• 🎥 Free 3-Part Video Series for Professionals – Why Tongue Tie is Missed — And How You Can Learn to Spot It with Confidence
• 🌐 Visit the brand-new website: tonguetieexperts.net

More From Tongue Tie Experts:

To learn more, download freebies, and for the links mentioned in the episode, including our popular course, Understanding Milk Supply for Medical and Birth Professionals, click here: www.tonguetieexperts.net/Links

Use code PODCAST15 for 15% off all of our offerings.

A gentle disclaimer. Please do not consider anything discussed on this podcast, by myself or any guest of the podcast, to be medical advice. The information is provided for educational purposes only and does not take the place of your own medical or lactation provider.