5 Reasons I Love Lactation Consultants

Mar 13, 2023 | Blog

Dr. Bryan Nichols, PT, DPT, FAAOMPT The 5 Reasons I Love IBCLCs IBCLCs (International Board Certified Lactation Consultants) are healthcare professionals who specialize in providing expert support to families who are breastfeeding or providing breast milk to their...

A Brief History Of Frenotomy Of The Tongue

Mar 9, 2023 | Blog

Dr. Bryan Nichols, PT, DPT, FAAOMPT A Brief History Of Frenotomy Frenotomy, also known as tongue-tie release, has been used in babies with feeding difficulties for many years. The procedure involves cutting or releasing the frenulum, a small fold of tissue that...

The Pterygoid: Breastfeeding Control

Mar 6, 2023 | Blog, Infant Feeding

Dr. Bryan Nichols, PT, DPT, FAAOMPT The Pterygoid: Controlling The Jaw Of The Feeding Infant What Is The Pterygoid’s Role In Breastfeeding? The pterygoid muscles are a group of muscles located in the jaw that play an important role in breastfeeding....

The Hyoid: Road To Improved Infant Feeding?

Mar 2, 2023 | Blog, Infant Feeding

Dr. Bryan Nichols, PT, DPT, FAAOMPT The Hyoid Bone And All It’s Muscles That Support Infant Feeding The hyoid bone is a horseshoe-shaped bone located in the neck, just below the chin and above the larynx (voice box). It is unique in that it is not directly connected...

Does Every Baby With A Tongue Tie Need A Frenotomy?

Feb 23, 2023 | Blog

Dr. Bryan Nichols, PT, DPT, FAAOMPT Do all babies with tongue tie have difficulty breastfeeding? Not all babies with tongue tie have difficulty breastfeeding, but some do. Tongue tie, also known as ankyloglossia, is a condition where the frenulum (a piece of tissue...

Dorsal Vagal Response: Your Babies Despair

Aug 17, 2022 | Blog

Hi I'm Bryan A father helping families connect through touch The Dorsal Vagal Response Or How a Baby Can Stop Crying The Vagus Nerve The vagus nerve is important for a body to regulate our systems. A baby looks to us for co-regulation and this is evident with the...