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Down to Birth#295 | Is My Baby Tongue-Tied? with Author Cathy Watson Genna, IBCLCSend us a textCatherine Watson Genna is a renowned International Board Certified Lactation Consultant in private practice in New York City and author of Supporting Sucking Skills in Breastfeeding Infants. She specializes in teaching professionals around the world how treat to babies with anatomical, genetic and/or neurological issues. Today, she joins us to discuss the controversial topic of tongue tie. The research indicates 5-10% of babies suffer from feeding difficulties that require a surgical procedure known as a frenotomy, however far more than 10% are being diagnosed with tie-tongue and are treated for it. That means...2024-12-1144 min
Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and LeahPromo | Deeper Dive into Reflux with Cathy Watson GennaEach month, Annie and I take a deeper dive into topics and information with an expert to give us more insights on things that we might be incorporating in our clinical practice as well as entrepreneurs and business owners. We're bringing you this snippet today to give you a taste of what these deeper dives are all about.This month, we got to chat with Cathy Watson Genna about reflux. She dives into what reflux is, the causes of reflux, and strategies for IBCLCs to support families when dealing with reflux....2024-04-2203 min
The Soft Rebellion PodcastMiraculous Breastfeeding - with Catherine Watson GennaI am so touched to be sharing this episode with you in which I am talking to Catherine Watson Genna about the miracles of breastfeeding. This is a topic which is so dear to my heart, and hers of course - and we both share great love for the fascination of human physiology and biology. It was a pure joy to record this episode for you. May this episode serve humanity to share the message that breastfeeding is so much more than the pure milk transfer from breast to baby! Yes, not only did Cathy share so many miraculous...2023-10-0456 min
The Tongue Tie Experts PodcastWhat about tongue tie research? Catherine Watson Genna IBCLC: Episode 339
In this episode, Lisa Paladino interviews one of her lactation heroes, Catherine Watson Genna BS, IBCLC, about her research, mentorship, tongue tie and other conditions that prevent comfortable and effective milk transfer at the breast or bottle.
Topics discussed:
Research showing quantitative changes in tongue movement in infants with tongue tie, on both breast and bottle, with improvements after release (see link below)
Overcoming research barriers
The influence of tight muscles in the neck on ability to breastfeed
Mentoring as a way to lift each other, learn ourselves, and enhance the profession
Now's your cha...2023-09-1940 min