"Wait and See" Isn't a Diagnosis with Dr. Emily Spaeth

"Wait and See" Isn't a Diagnosis: Baby Head Shape, Torticollis & Feeding Delays | Be Well Baby PodcastSeason 1 is wrapping up soon, and before Dr. Emily Spaeth steps away to prep Season 2, she's sharing a preview of what's coming: shorter episodes with one topic to care about. In this preview, Emily digs into a pattern she sees constantly in her work as a physical therapist and lactation consultant: parents being told "it's fine, don't worry about it" about things like head shape, body asymmetry, and feeding struggles, when a specialist's trained eye would catch something worth addressing early.Emily breaks down three common examples (asymmetry, head shape, and feeding), explains why general pediatrics isn't built to catch every narrow, specific issue, and makes the case for why the first year of a baby's life is a window where small things are still small — and easy to fix. She also gives listeners a first look at Be Well Baby's brand-new Multidisciplinary Clinic, a low-pressure, community-style clinic launching September 11th in Portland, Oregon.What You'll Learn in This EpisodeWhy "it's fine, it'll even out" isn't always the full story on baby asymmetry, hitch-crawling, or head-turn preferenceThe current torticollis screening guidelines most pediatricians haven't caught up on yetHow a flat spot can quietly progress into a helmet conversation — and how to catch it earlierWhy feeding struggles aren't always just "practice," and when to look deeper at alignment and oral functionWhy pediatricians are experts in reassurance and rule-out, not in narrow specialties like infant bodywork or lactationThe difference between "not an emergency" and "nothing to look at" — and why that middle space mattersA first look at Be Well Baby's new Multidisciplinary Clinic: what it is, who it's for, and how to join the first session on September 11thMultidisciplinary ClinicBe Well Baby's new Multidisciplinary Clinic brings together an expert in infant development and a lactation consultant in the same room, at the same time, so families get both feeding and developmental perspectives in one visit. It's designed for families who are brand new to Be Well Baby and want a low-commitment way to get a screening, as well as families who've already completed a package of visits and want a check-in on new questions as their baby grows.First clinic: September 11th at 10:30 AM Location: Be Well Baby, Portland, OregonResources & LinksLearn more or book with Be Well Baby: bewellbaby.orgFollow along on Instagram: @bewellbabypdxMultidiscipinary Clnic: www.bewellbaby.org/clinicInterested providers: Perinatal Business Alliance, connecting perinatal providers across Portland Metro and Southwest Washington - www.bewellbaby.org/perinatal-business-alliance About Be Well BabyBe Well Baby is a multidisciplinary perinatal and infant care practice in Portland, Oregon, founded by Dr. Emily Spaeth, PT, DPT, IBCLC, CNT, TIP. The team offers in-home and office visits for physical therapy, occupational therapy, lactation support, and craniosacral therapy for families navigating life with a new baby.This episode is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for personalized medical advice.