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Episode 320: The Impact of Oral Restrictions on Growth and Development with Dr. Annie Babb, DDS

17 Jun 2025 · 1 min

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This interview excerpt contrasts approaches to treating infant oral restrictions, with the guest emphasizing minimally invasive procedures complemented by attention to fascia and nervous system regulation. The speakers report rapid calming and improved breastfeeding/bottle latching after interventions, and note that some families prefer pediatric physical therapy (Gillespie approach) while others opt for the procedure.

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My life is simpler. It's quicker, and it's safer for the baby, too. And so usually once I explain that to parents, if they're hesitant, they'll at least go for a little bit of time. And then some parents just prefer to go to the pediatric physical therapist. And she's great, too. She's done the Gillespie approach. So for me, it's fascia and the nervous system regulation. Those are like the two biggest things I want to see in the babies. I can tell a huge difference. And they calm so much quicker after the procedure, too. And even during, they're just calmer. Everyone's calmer. Truthfully, they feed.
Better, too. I feel like people latch to breast or bottle so much easier if their body is calm, their nervous system is regulated. And so like you said, it's like you're seeing it's just easier. Like, we see such a huge difference.