Podcast Episode

STOP CHASING TONGUE TIE

The Latch Revolution··12 September 2026·38 min

About this episode

STOP CHASING TONGUE TIE - Look at the whole baby Why feeding assessments need a whole-baby approach. When a baby is struggling to feed, it's tempting to look for a single explanation. But what if feeding difficulties are rarely caused by just one thing? In this first episode of our Stop Guessing Series, Johanna Sargeant IBCLC and I (Katie James IBCLC) introduce the clinical observation philosophy that underpins our work with babies experiencing sucking difficulties. In this episode • Why isolated symptoms rarely tell the full story • The five areas that guide every assessment • Why curiosity is often more valuable than certainty • How better observation leads to better support Continue the learning journey Download the free Clinical Observation Framework for Babies with Sucking Difficulties. Inside you'll receive: ✓ The companion observation framework ✓ The complete Stop Guessing Series ✓ Clinical reflections ✓ Invitation to our live Clinical Q&A Clinical reflection Think about the last baby whose feeding "didn't quite make sense." What observations might you revisit if you stepped back and looked at the whole picture? Coming next Episode 2 - Why Won't This Baby Feed? - Hidden Clues of a High Palate About The Latch Revolution The Latch Revolution creates practical education for healthcare professionals supporting babies with feeding difficulties. We believe better observation leads to better questions, and better questions often lead to better support.