49 - Before the Release: What Parents Need to Know Before Saying Yes (Carissa Guiley)

<p><a href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2412729/fan_mail/new" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>Ever wondered whether a tongue tie release is really the fix everyone says it is — or why some babies seem to struggle even after the procedure? In this week’s episode of <em>Doula Talk</em>, Deb is joined by <b>Carissa Guiley</b>, a speech-language pathologist and IBCLC, to unpack the truth about <b>therapeutic readiness</b> and why slowing down before a frenectomy can make all the difference.</p><p>Together, they explore how nervous system regulation, body tension, and oral reflex development shape feeding — and why rushing straight to surgery sometimes backfires. You’ll learn what true readiness looks like, how to build the right care team, and why supporting the <em>whole baby</em> leads to calmer parents, better feeding, and happier little humans.</p><p>If you’ve ever felt pressured to “fix” feeding fast — or wondered why the latch still isn’t right — this episode will bring clarity, compassion, and a whole lot of nervous-system soothing.</p><p><b>Key Takeaways:</b></p><ul><li>A tongue tie release is not a magic wand — <b>preparation matters just as much as the procedure</b></li><li>Babies with dysregulation or body tension often need therapy and bodywork first</li><li>Feeding gets harder temporarily after release — readiness prevents setbacks</li><li>A knowledgeable, collaborative team makes all the difference</li><li>This is not an emergency — slow, steady, supported care wins</li></ul><p><b>Guest: Carissa Guiley, MS, CCC-SLP, IBCLC</b></p><p>Founder of <a href="https://www.nourishfeedingtherapy.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"><b>Nourish Therapy</b></a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nourishandgrow.collective/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"><b>The Nourish &amp; Grow Collective</b></a></p><p>Supporting families and professionals in holistic, evidence-based infant feeding care</p><p>Find Carissa at <a href="https://www.nourishfeedingtherapy.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">nourishfeedingtherapy.com</a> and on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nourish_feedingtherapy/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@nourish_feedingtherapy</a></p><p><b>Resources Mentioned:</b></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.chrysalisorofacial.com/directory" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"><b>Chrysalis Oral Facial Professional Directory</b></a><b>:</b> Search for TOTS Training® Professionals in your are