02/28/2026
👅 When the tongue rests where it’s designed to — gently suctioned to the palate — the entire nervous system can shift. 🤍
One of my moms is seeing HUGE improvements in her baby’s rest and overall comfort… and this is exactly why.
This baby had severe colic symptoms — constant tension, gas, discomfort, difficulty settling, and very little restful sleep. Parents were exhausted.
🏃♀️ When the tongue isn’t resting on the palate, it can trigger a subtle fight-or-flight response. Babies also may seem tense, gassy, unsettled, or uncomfortable at the breast. There’s often more space between the tongue, the breast tissue, and the roof of the mouth — which means more air intake and less efficient milk transfer.
As the tongue begins fully resting on the palate:
✨ Seal improves
✨ Gas decreases
✨ Swallowing becomes more coordinated
✨ Nervous system calms
✨ Sleep + rest improve
But here’s the part people don’t talk about enough 👇
You need a FANTASTIC team.
✔️ A highly skilled private practice IBCLC trained in oral function and full feeding assessment
✔️ A highly skilled release provider who understands tension patterns and takes a holistic approach
✔️ A very skilled pediatric chiropractor, CFT, or CST provider
✔️ Visits 1–2 times per week (or more) both BEFORE and AFTER a release
Families who rush straight to a procedure without preparation often see a few “good days” followed by regression. When we focus on preparation, nervous system regulation, bodywork, and functional skills first — outcomes are completely different.
The result?
A calmer baby.
Better rest.
Less colic behavior.
More comfort at the breast.
A confident, supported mom.
This is what comprehensive, collaborative care looks like. And it works. 🙌
