Be Nourished Eugene

"we got the tongue tie clipped…so why is baby still struggling?”

here’s something many parents aren’t told:

✂️ a scissor snip only cuts the visible portion of the tongue tie and leaves the back of the tongue still restricted.

that means:
🙁 baby might still have trouble latching, feeding, and show signs of discomfort (that was me and my baby!)
😞 you might still feel pain with the latch and wonder why things aren’t improving
💬 and no one explains why it’s still so hard…because they don’t understand how to truly assess and treat tongue ties

🧠 A complete release goes deeper, includes aftercare to help things heal properly, and neuromuscular re-education to teach the tongue how to move optimally!

if your baby had a clip with scissors and you are still struggling, it’s not too late! we can help ❤️

cue the tears 🥹 i’m always so humbled when I receive messages like this and also feel beyond grateful. to be trusted in such a vulnerable and transformational time in a mama’s journey is such an incredible gift. i couldn’t imagine doing anything else, but hold space for families in their deepest emotions and support them while they learn to trust themselves as a parent and feed their baby with confidence ❤️

it’s lecture day for USC! i am always so grateful to be given the opportunity to share my knowledge and my passion around infant feeding and whole body assessment and treatment! what a gift it is to do this work and share it with the next generation of therapists 🤍

yup…this is me pretending to make fresh oatmeal 😂

these messages always remind me what a gift it is to do the work i do…but more importantly, how emotionally connected i become to each and every family who welcomes me into these vulnerable and tender moments. becoming a new parent breaks you open in a million different ways and to share that with someone you’ve never met before, takes courage and bravery. i am grateful for each and every family who trusts me to guide and support them. thank you to each and every one of you. ❤️

just a reminder. if you happen to have a selective eater or food learner, exposing them to new foods doesn’t have to be grandiose cooking activities or fancy lunches. sometimes, it looks like putting in a couple blue corn tortilla chips alongside the chips they accept. life can be complicated, but supporting our picky eaters doesn’t have to be. let’s keep it simple 🤍

do you have a baby who will be 6 months old in october? do you want to introduce solids with confidence and ease? come join my 2-class series on october 13th and november 17th from 3-4:15 and learn all the ins and outs of introducing solids. we will cover my favorite utensils and cups, best first foods and how to present them safely, how to handle gagging, how to introduce allergens, and much more!!!

i have one spot left! class is $69. message me if interested!

☘️ Happy St. Patrick’s Day! ☘️ Here’s a fun recipe for green pancakes:

1.5-2 ripe bananas (fresh or frozen)
3 cups spinach (packed)
3/4 cup milk of your choice
3 tsp vanilla
3 eggs
2 cups flour of your choice
1.5 tsp baking powder
3/4 tsp salt

Mix wet ingredients in a blender, add to dry ingredients, and mix until blended, then cook as you would any other pancake! Top with your favorite toppings and enjoy!