Brazil is a country that regularly and routinely assesses for tongue ties and oral dysfunction; unfortunately, that doesn’t always mean full functional assessments. Using a team approach to body and oral function, Ligia Conte helps babies thrive in São Paulo, Brazil. Listen to hear more about bodywork and teamwork from Katie Oshita and Ligia Conte.

Podcast Guest: Lígia Conte is a Brazilian physiotherapist with over 20 years of professional experience. She holds a degree in Physical Therapy and specializes in infant development and neurofunctional rehabilitation. She is also a master’s student in Pathology at the Federal University of São Paulo (UNIFESP), where her research focuses on early motor development and the interaction between orofacial function, posture, and movement organization in infants.

Lígia is the founder and clinical director of Centro de Desenvolvimento Infantil DC, a reference center for infant development and early intervention located in São Paulo, Brazil. Her clinical and research work emphasizes early identification of subtle motor and biomechanical deviations, interdisciplinary care, and family-centered approaches in the first months of life.

Podcast Host: Katie Oshita, RN, BSN, IBCLC has over 25 years of experience working in Maternal-Infant Medicine. While Katie sees clients locally in western WA, Katie is also a telehealth lactation consultant believing that clients anywhere in the world deserve the best care possible for their needs. Being an expert on TOTs, Katie helps families everywhere navigate breastfeeding struggles, especially when related to tongue tie or low supply. Katie is also passionate about finding the root cause of symptoms, using Functional Medicine practices to help client not just survive, but truly thrive. Email katie@cuddlesandmilk.com or www.cuddlesandmilk.com

With a large group practice of 35 therapists, Jennifer Teplin has been able to create a safe space for mental health. And with 12 of those therapists trained in perinatal mental health, the space is very focused on supporting new parents. Since this country has an epidemic of postpartum depression and anxiety, it’s wonderful that centers such as Manhattan Wellness exist. Listen here as Jennifer Teflon and Katie Oshita discuss postpartum mental health, breastfeeding, and all the challenges new parents face today.

Podcast Guest: Jennifer Teplin created Manhattan Wellness, a boutique psychotherapy practice, for young professionals to receive well-rounded care, and to support them in optimizing their life so it’s a life they LOVE - not just one that’s about checking off boxes and surface-level achievements. With mentions in Cosmopolitan and Oprah magazine, along with her master’s degree from Columbia University, Jennifer has not only created a space for therapeutic healing - she has created a movement that changes the landscape of therapy and counseling.

Podcast Host: Katie Oshita, RN, BSN, IBCLC has over 25 years of experience working in Maternal-Infant Medicine. While Katie sees clients locally in western WA, Katie is also a telehealth lactation consultant believing that clients anywhere in the world deserve the best care possible for their needs. Being an expert on TOTs, Katie helps families everywhere navigate breastfeeding struggles, especially when related to tongue tie or low supply. Katie is also passionate about finding the root cause of symptoms, using Functional Medicine practices to help client not just survive, but truly thrive. Email katie@cuddlesandmilk.com or www.cuddlesandmilk.com

When most pediatricians aren’t even acknowledging oral ties, Dr Erick Galindo Valdes goes above and beyond. In his practice, he releases oral ties with a laser and is the only physician in Guadalajara doing so. Listen as Katie Oshita and Dr Erick Galindo Valdes discuss common vs normal, trusting the biological norm and how conversations like these advance the field. Listen here

Podcast Guest: Dr. Erick Galindo is a dedicated pediatrician from Guadalajara, Mexico, with over 15 years of experience supporting children and families through all stages of childhood development. He has led a successful private practice since 2007 after completing his pediatric specialty training at the National Institute of Pediatrics in Mexico City. He is the founder of Centro TOTS Guadalajara, a clinic recognized for its specialized focus on the diagnosis and treatment of oral restrictions in newborns, infants, and children. Dr. Galindo is particularly known for his work supporting breastfeeding success by identifying and treating conditions such as tongue-tie (ankyloglossia) and other oral restrictions that may affect feeding, growth, and development.

In addition to his pediatric training, Dr. Galindo has received advanced education in laser frenectomy techniques from internationally recognized experts. He strongly believes in a multidisciplinary model of care and works closely with lactation consultants, speech-language pathologists, and other specialists to provide comprehensive, individualized treatment.

Dr. Galindo is an Ambassador for The Breathe Institute in Los Angeles and serves on the board of the International Consortium of Ankylofrenula Professionals (ICAP). His care extends beyond infancy, addressing oral function, speech, sleep, and overall development throughout childhood.

Podcast Host: Katie Oshita, RN, BSN, IBCLC has over 25 years of experience working in Maternal-Infant Medicine. While Katie sees clients locally in western WA, Katie is also a telehealth lactation consultant believing that clients anywhere in the world deserve the best care possible for their needs. Being an expert on TOTs, Katie helps families everywhere navigate breastfeeding struggles, especially when related to tongue tie or low supply. Katie is also passionate about finding the root cause of symptoms, using Functional Medicine practices to help client not just survive, but truly thrive. Email katie@cuddlesandmilk.com or www.cuddlesandmilk.com