Synergy Lactation Services
Holli Gilkie, LEC
Empowering parents to birth, feed, & nurture their babies confidently!
02/05/2026
Not every tongue tie or lip tie needs to be released.
And pretending otherwise helps no one.
But when intervention is indicated,
isolating the mouth from the rest of the body is where things fall apart.
The mouth doesn’t function alone.
Nervous system regulation
Feeding patterns
Breathing & airway
Body tension & compensation
Sleep quality
All influence whether a release will actually help.
A tie release without:
• functional assessment
• nervous system support
• feeding + airway guidance
isn’t holistic — it’s incomplete!!
The question isn’t
“Does a tie exist?”
It’s “Is this restriction impacting function and are we supporting the whole system?”
That’s the difference between intervention and integration.
02/04/2026
Mothers don’t need feeding to be “equal.”
They need rest, protection, and support.
Formula won’t save a marriage — showing up will.
02/04/2026
Had to jump on this trend -
I didn’t choose this work for the title.
I chose it because feeding a baby is never just about milk.
It’s about trust.
Regulation.
Confidence.
And making sure parents feel held while they’re learning to hold their babies.
No notes! Such a great visual - thanks
This!
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