The Royal College of Chiropractors Pregnancy & Paediatrics Faculty – CPD Event Series – Neurobiochemical Aspects of Infant Feeding Dysfunction and Oral Restrictions

Event outline

During November we are delivering a series of webinars from the Pregnancy & Paediatric Faculty.

In this webinar we will explore specific anatomy related to infant feeding ability, including:

Specific anatomy related to infant feeding ability

1. Latch- Temporal bones
2. Tongue function-
3. Attachments sites on Temporals, Mandible and Hyoid
4. Upper cervical effect on Hyoid
5. The Occiput, Cranial Base and the Hypoglossal nerve
6. The Palate- Sphenobasilar relationship

The effect of birth trauma on infant feeding ability

1. May lead to breastfeeding dysfunction
2. Can mimic a posterior tongue tie (Ankyloglossia)

Review of Related Research

1. Defining the Anatomy of the Neonatal Lingual Frenulum- Nikki Mills, et al, 2019.
2. Differentiating the Impact of Biomechanical Forces of Labor and Delivery vs the Effect of a Posterior Tongue Tie on Neonatal and Infant Feeding Dysfunction: a Clinical Review, Andrew Dorough and Sharon Valone, 2022.
3. The Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine Position Statement on Ankyloglossia in Breastfeeding Dyads, 2021.
4. The American Academy of Pediatrics- Identification and Management of Ankyloglossia and its Effect on Breastfeeding in Infants: Clinical Report, July 2024.

Learning outcomes

You will gain a greater understanding of:

1. How specific infant cranial anatomy and surrounding nerve supply is related to the function of latch, suck, seal, and successful transfer of milk.
2. How the forces and incidence of trauma during birth affect the tone and alignment of these structures and nerves and relate to breastfeeding dysfunction.
3. How these same forces of birth can affect the posterior tissues of the tongue and mimic Ankyloglossia.
4. What current research and medical opinion is showing about the diagnosis, treatment and outcome of Ankyloglossia through surgical more conservative, non-surgical, measures.

Biography

Dr. Lynn Gerner, DC, FICPA, CLEC is a graduate of Life Chiropractic College West in Hayward, CA, 2004 and has been in private practice since that time; focused on pediatric care and breastfeeding support. She earned her FICPA In 2004, is a trained doula, and earned her CLEC (Certified Lactation Educator Counselor) in 2021. She is currently earning her IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant). She founded The Good Life Learning, LLC (a professional education company) in 2019 to help spread the word about the benefit of the Chiropractic adjustment in connection with feeding dysfunction and oral restrictions. She currently teaches privately as well as with the ICPA (International Chiropractic Pediatric Association), Life Chiropractic College West, Northeastern Chiropractic College, and Gold Lactation Learning.  She is also currently conducting research with a dental oral surgeon on the benefits of Chiropractic cranial care for infants with Ankyloglossia. Dr. Gerner is a wife, mother of 3 adult children, and lives in Davis, CA with her family and rescued dogs. Beyond her professional work, her other passions are traveling the world and combining that with teaching and cycling whenever possible.

Chair – Mike Marinus FRCC (Paeds)

Members free

Non members £35

Closing date 5pm Tuesday 19th November 2024

Non-Members: £35. Please register and pay online here rcc-uk.org/rcc-events