Erika Higginbottom: What is the role of an OT on the infant tongue tie team? Episode 314

Erika Higginbottom MS, OTR/L is an occupational therapist and owner of OT By Mommy, a private pediatric practice, on the North Shore of MA. She specializes in the precrawling infant and pre/post frenectomy therapy. Erika has trainings in the Tummy Time! Method, pre/post frenectomy care, sensory processing, visual-vestibular techniques, oral motor skills, and more. She is also mother to a toddler and infant, who have inspired Erika’s practice through their own journey with tongue ties and oral function.  Topics we discussed: - What is an Occupational Therapist? - How did Erika come to work with babies with tongue tie?  - What is sensory processing, sensory integration and how does Tummy Time play a role?  - The complexities and team approach that is vital to successful outcomes for families  Erika's Website: https://otbymommy.com/ It's the perfect time to sign up for  Professional’s Guide To Tongue Tie in the Breastfeeding Infant  The Autumn sale is going on now. Click through to hear all about it - including the 4 LCerps for IBCLCs and the private learning community. It's for all health care professionals and it's at your own pace. Hope you can join us.  For all other Tongue Tie Experts freebies, and pro and parent's programs  https://www.tonguetieexperts.net/Links  Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/BreastfeedingTongueTie/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tonguetieexperts/ __________________________________ 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.