Lactation Services
- Many new mothers struggle with breastfeeding
- Ensure no physical barriers to success
- Teach proper breastfeeding technique
- Provide best nutrition for baby
Infant Tongue-Tie Release Protocol
I. Bodywork
- Require 3 sessions of bodywork prior to release
- 1 visit before release with OT
- 1 visit during appointment with IBCLC, SLP
- 1 visit after release
II. Appointment Description
1. #1: Lactation/Feeding initial evaluation (photos)
2. #2: Schedule appointment with release provider
3. #3 (Day of release):
a. Pre-bodywork and stretches in lactation room
b. Release provider evaluates baby
c. Return to lactation room for breastfeeding (photos)
4. #4: 24-hour wound check with release provider (photos)
C. Average number of lactation/feeding sessions: 5
III. Follow-up Appointments (with photos)
A. 1 week
B. 2 week
C. 4 week
D. 6 week (send out survey)
IV. Stretches
A. Every 4 hours for first 4 weeks
B. Press and Sweep (tongue)
C. Lip lift
D. Lip sweep
E. Do not do prior to feeds, have positive interaction
V. Pain Relief
A. Options for natural and over-the-counter pain relief
B. Based on size chart
IV. Stretches
A. Every 4 hours for first 4 weeks
B. Press and Sweep (tongue)
C. Lip lift
D. Lip sweep
E. Do not do prior to feeds, have positive interaction
VI. Lactation Consultant Introduction
A. Struggling with breastfeeding? Contact us.
B. Katrina Gallafent, IBCLC Intro:
1. Years of personal breastfeeding experience
2. Professional training from UC San Diego
3. Diverse skill set (supplementation, induced lactation, etc.)
4. Compassionate advocate, prioritizes infant needs
VII. Tongue Tie Releases
A. Dr. Amylia Shayne, NP Intro:
1. Board-certified, specializes in pediatric airway health
2. Completed tongue tie and lactation training
3. Over 10 years of pediatric experience
4. Doctoral research on maternal-infant bond
5. Patient-centered, holistic approach
Meet the Experts:
Dr. Amylia Shayne, DNP
DNP, FNP-C
Dr. Amylia Shayne, DNP, FNP-C is a dedicated healthcare professional with over a decade of invaluable experience in the healthcare industry. Dr. Amylia brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her role as a board-certified Doctorate Nurse Practitioner. She has spent the majority of her medical career in pediatrics working with children of all ages. Her passion for airway health was ignited when her second baby was severely tongue tied and she had to navigate the complex hurdles it took to get him comprehensive and holistic care. Following that personal experience Dr. Amylia continued her education and received specialized training in infant tongue tie release through The Breathe Institute and completed a lactation certification so she could better assess, treat and guide families through the tongue tie and airway health continuum.
As a mother of two children, Dr. Amylia understands the unique challenges of caring for children through the lifespan. Her doctoral work has centered on the maternal infant bond, she received her Doctor of Nursing Practice from Gonzaga University in 2021. Dr. Amylia is committed to providing holistic, patient-centered care that empowers families to take a holistic and comprehensive approach to well-being. With her compassionate approach and unwavering dedication to improving the lives of her patients, Dr. Amylia is a beacon of health and wellness in Boise, Idaho.
Dr. Amylia’s family moved to Boise from Seattle in June of 2023 and they could not be more in love with their new home here. When she is not working, Dr. Amylia enjoys spending time with her two children and husband. They enjoy swimming, hiking, and adventuring around Idaho.
Katrina Gallafent
IBCLC
Katrina is an IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant). She received her bachelor’s degree from Wellesley College, then worked for a maternal-child health non-profit for several years before becoming a stay-at-home-mom. She spent many years pregnant, breastfeeding, and chasing toddlers. She truly understands the struggles and satisfaction that come through parenting! Once her 5 children all started school, she began her studies to become a lactation consultant through the University of California San Diego Extended Studies program. She loves working with families to help them reach their feeding goals and providing support during the critical postpartum period. Katrina has training in tongue tie, supplementation, induced lactation, and craniosacral therapy. She is an advocate for babies and mothers and is always ready to laugh or cry with new parents. She believes that breastfeeding is natural and beautiful, but it isn’t always easy, especially at the beginning. She offers lactation support in a non-judgmental way and always wants parents to feel empowered as they make decisions for their families.
Outside of work, Katrina loves to cook, bake, read, attend her kids’ music and athletic events, and spend time with her husband, James. She grew up in McCall and still loves to spend as much time there as possible.