Tongue Tie: A Comprehensive Approach to Assessment and Care with Melissa Cole, MS, IBCLC, RLC
O“Tongue tie” (clinically known as ankyloglossia) is of great interest in some settings and is still quite unknown in others. Tongue tie can restrict proper lingual functionality and mobility. These restrictions can cause significant feeding difficulties for infants. Feeding challenges can be complex and multi-factorial, therefore a comprehensive understanding of infant oral anatomy can help clinicians better assess and care for the patients they serve. The speaker will present on signs and symptoms of tongue tie, related health concerns, assessment and treatment strategies, and the status of the evidence base. This presentation is designed to meet the needs of anyone who clinically assesses infants, works with feeding issues, and/or provides lactation care.
Learning objectives
After this presentation, learners will be able to:
Date: Saturday February 2, 2019
Hours: 9 am - 5:30 pm
Fees: Nursing, Lactation, and Speech Pathology Students $75. Everyone else $175 early bird paid by January 15, 2019 before, $200 if paid after that.
Click below to pay and register
Class is FULL
To get on a wait list, please email Kate White at [email protected] and put Tongue Tie Wait List in the subject line.
We might able to open up more spots, so please email if you are interested.
6.5 Continuing education credit hours for IBCLCs are offered.
Course Location: University of Virginia Nursing School, 5th Floor Lecture Hall
225 Jeanette Lancaster Way
Charlottesville, VA 22903-3388
Parking is free underneath the building
It is near the Corner in Charlottesville, so many restaurants nearby
Hotels nearby click here.
Cancellation policy: Full refund if we are notified by January 15, 2019. Half refunded if we are notified after that. No refund after January 31, 2019. Refunds supplied in case of emergency or illness minus a $25 administrative fee.
Learning objectives
After this presentation, learners will be able to:
- Assess restrictions of the lingual and labial frenulum in babies
- Identify unique issues and implement targeted care strategies for dyads coping with ankyloglossia
- Demonstrate the collaboration and team work involved when dealing with oral restrictions
- Implement care for the dyad that is unique to the clinician’s profession and scope of practice
Date: Saturday February 2, 2019
Hours: 9 am - 5:30 pm
Fees: Nursing, Lactation, and Speech Pathology Students $75. Everyone else $175 early bird paid by January 15, 2019 before, $200 if paid after that.
Click below to pay and register
Class is FULL
To get on a wait list, please email Kate White at [email protected] and put Tongue Tie Wait List in the subject line.
We might able to open up more spots, so please email if you are interested.
6.5 Continuing education credit hours for IBCLCs are offered.
Course Location: University of Virginia Nursing School, 5th Floor Lecture Hall
225 Jeanette Lancaster Way
Charlottesville, VA 22903-3388
Parking is free underneath the building
It is near the Corner in Charlottesville, so many restaurants nearby
Hotels nearby click here.
Cancellation policy: Full refund if we are notified by January 15, 2019. Half refunded if we are notified after that. No refund after January 31, 2019. Refunds supplied in case of emergency or illness minus a $25 administrative fee.
About the Instructor
Melissa Cole is a board-certified lactation consultant, neonatal oral-motor assessment professional and clinical herbalist in private practice. Melissa is passionate about providing comprehensive, holistic lactation support and improving the level of clinical lactation skills for health professional. She enjoys researching and writing, especially on topics such tongue tie and botanical medicine. Her bachelor’s degree is in maternal/child health and lactation and her master’s degree is in therapeutic herbalism. Before pursuing her current path, Melissa’s background was in education and cultural arts, which has served her well in her work as a lactation consultant and healthcare educator. She loves living, working and playing in the beautiful Pacific Northwest with her 3 children.
Some particular areas of interest for Melissa include: oral-motor issues, oral restrictions such as tongue and lip tie, structural issues, low milk supply, galactogogues, induced/adoptive lactation, lactation after loss, food allergies, gut and digestive health, clinical training, postpartum mood concerns, latch issues, respiratory concerns, managing complex lactation cases, and more.
Experience and Qualifications
See her website for more information: https://www.lunalactation.com
Publications
Placenta Medicine as a Galactogogue: Tradition or Trend? – Clinical Lactation Journal Article
Revision Lingual Frenotomy Improves Patient-Reported Breastfeeding Outcomes: A Prospective Cohort Study
Breastfeeding Improvement Following Tongue-Tie and Lip-Tie Release: A Prospective Cohort Study
Placenta Medicine as a Galactogogue: Tradition or Trend? – Clinical Lactation Journal Article
The Basics of Tongue and Lip Tie; Related Issues, Assessment and Treatment – Article on The Leaky Boob Website
Lactation after Perinatal, Neonatal, or Infant Loss – Clinical Lactation Journal Article
Melissa Cole is a board-certified lactation consultant, neonatal oral-motor assessment professional and clinical herbalist in private practice. Melissa is passionate about providing comprehensive, holistic lactation support and improving the level of clinical lactation skills for health professional. She enjoys researching and writing, especially on topics such tongue tie and botanical medicine. Her bachelor’s degree is in maternal/child health and lactation and her master’s degree is in therapeutic herbalism. Before pursuing her current path, Melissa’s background was in education and cultural arts, which has served her well in her work as a lactation consultant and healthcare educator. She loves living, working and playing in the beautiful Pacific Northwest with her 3 children.
Some particular areas of interest for Melissa include: oral-motor issues, oral restrictions such as tongue and lip tie, structural issues, low milk supply, galactogogues, induced/adoptive lactation, lactation after loss, food allergies, gut and digestive health, clinical training, postpartum mood concerns, latch issues, respiratory concerns, managing complex lactation cases, and more.
Experience and Qualifications
- International Board Certified, Registered Lactation Consultant (IBCLC, RLC), IBCLC#L-15109
- Oral Motor Professional: Licensed Neonatal Oral-Motor Assessment Professional through NOMAS®., License #201312, certified Beckman Oral Motor Therapist, trained craniosacral provider.
- Bachelor of Science degree in Maternal Child Health and Lactation Consulting
- Masters of Science in Therapeutic Herbalism
- Clinical herbalist with over two decades working with botanical medicine; specializing in women’s, pediatric and lactation botanicals.
- La Leche League Leader since 2004 (presently retired), active member since 2001
- Breastfeeding Counselor for WIC/County Health Department 2006-2010
- Faculty at Birthingway College of Midwifery , taught advanced clinical lactation skills classes and more, 2011-2017
- Thousands of hours providing direct breastfeeding support to many, many families
- Active with several breastfeeding coalitions and organizations
- A deep commitment to keeping up to date through evidence-based continuing education, conferences, peer-review and on-going study
- Over 20 years experience studying and working with holistic and integrative health care, including extensive herbal and craniosacral therapy studies
- TummyTime!TM teacher – TummyTime! TM is vital for babies and helps them develop, grow and thrive.
- American Heart Association – Healthcare professional CPR certified
- Experienced presenter, providing lactation education, lectures and clinical training to professionals
See her website for more information: https://www.lunalactation.com
Publications
Placenta Medicine as a Galactogogue: Tradition or Trend? – Clinical Lactation Journal Article
Revision Lingual Frenotomy Improves Patient-Reported Breastfeeding Outcomes: A Prospective Cohort Study
Breastfeeding Improvement Following Tongue-Tie and Lip-Tie Release: A Prospective Cohort Study
Placenta Medicine as a Galactogogue: Tradition or Trend? – Clinical Lactation Journal Article
The Basics of Tongue and Lip Tie; Related Issues, Assessment and Treatment – Article on The Leaky Boob Website
Lactation after Perinatal, Neonatal, or Infant Loss – Clinical Lactation Journal Article
