Leandri van der Berg - Lactation Support Provider

01/12/2025

👅This is probably the most asked question by new mommies.

And I am so happy and grateful for the most, up-to-date, evidence-based research, that shows.. NO, not all T. T's need to be surgically released!!

So, what do I look for?

I look at the oral function (latch and positioning also). And, if a tongue tie with functional complications, causes compensations, only then do we address it. And not always surgery first.

If your baby shows some COMPENSATIONS, please get into contact with me.

*compensations can be due to less optimal latch and positioning aswell.

🌿My WhatsApp: 061 854 8900

🌿 I consult in person and online. (worldwide)

27/11/2025

27/11/2025

✅DONE with another amazing GOLD Tongue-Tie Online Symposium !! So greatful for the most, up-to-date, evidence-based research!

Now, on to the next presentations to get all those CERP's so I can keep my GOLD Lactation Academy certification going!!🎖️

Excited to help dyads and get the right and best support from the start!

27/11/2025

💕Sometimes all that is needed is a small tweak, some anticipatory guidance and confirmation that you are doing fantastic!!

Thank you Life Healthcare for allowing mommies to get that little bit of extra support if they request for it!

26/11/2025

❗❗𝗔𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆❗❗

🚨Seeing that everyone here on Social Media has been on the apology train, I thought to catch a ride as well...

I have been taught that, a baby's tongue, to their palate when sleeping, is a sign that there is trapped air and they need to burp..

Well, during my recent GOLD Tongue-Tie Online Symposium I have learnt that a healthy RESTING tongue position, is a baby's tongue against their palate. As shown in this photo. 👇🏼

So, I guess the saying "you are never too old to learn something new" stays true 😜

Thus, I offer my sincerest apology for trusting this old wives' tale.

From now on... 😝... Trusting the evidence-based research! 💡

25/11/2025

Learning some more...to better support littles with oral restrictions, when miss E suprised me with some home made ice cream... Mango, yogurt, honey and chai seeds.

Just what I needed!

GOLD Tongue-Tie Online Symposium

24/11/2025

Is jy swanger of ’n nuwe mamma? Kom skep asem saam met ons!
Saterdag 29 November om 09:00 by Lewende Woord Bloemfontein.
Suster Appel kom gesels oor emosionele welstand ná geboorte en praktiese selfsorgwenke.
Kom geniet iets lekkers in die koffiewinkel en ontmoet ander mammas.
Bring jou glimlag en vriendin — vier saam met ons die mooi in mamma-wees!
Kaartjies beskikbaar op Quicket - https://qkt.io/u0ZvKG

12/11/2025

🌿 𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗴𝗴𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗼𝗿 𝘂𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴?

How do I support?
✳️Optimal latch and positioning.
✳️Oral restrictions/dysregulated feeding (breast and bottle).
✳️Establishing a good rhythm.
✳️Adjusting to newborn life.
✳️Mastitis/Thrush management.
✳️Slow weight gain.
✳️Going back to work and expressing.
✳️How to find the optimal breastpump and help with correct fit and pump routine.
✳️Finding your tribe.

Reach out for more information or immediate support!

📞+𝟮𝟳 𝟲𝟭 𝟴𝟱𝟰 𝟴𝟵𝟬𝟬

11/11/2025

⚠️Powerful information I was reminded of today!

I am greatful to learn of new ways to help mothers improve breastfeeding, without JUST releasing a tongue tie.

Sometimes that is what is necessary. But thankfully, research helps us grow and understand more.


GOLD Tongue-Tie Online Symposium
Dr Jenna Davis.

07/11/2025

💛Making sure I am able to support my clients with the most up to date, and accurate, evidence based information.

30/10/2025

𝕀𝕟𝕟𝕚𝕖 𝕧𝕤 𝕆𝕦𝕥𝕚𝕖.

𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘪𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘥𝘪𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦?

And inverted ni**le, innie, is simply a ni**le going inward and not protruding, an outie.

This inversion is due to shorter milk ducts or other tissue formations from fetal development. This is often the case if both ni**les are affected from birth.

Or

Scar tissue from breast surgery, breastfeeding, or injury can pull the ni**le inward.

Or

Puberty, pregnancy, and breastfeeding can cause changes in ni**le shape due to hormonal fluctuations and breast engorgement.

𝑨𝒍𝒕𝒉𝒐𝒖𝒈𝒉, this does not need to define your breastfeeding journey. As it is BREASTfeeding, 𝙉𝙊𝙏 NIPPLEfeeding.

Some things that can assist in getting an optimal latch, so that no bruising happens and that baby can get the best chance for nursing:

🌿An excercise called, the 𝘏𝘰𝘧𝘧𝘮𝘢𝘯 𝘵𝘦𝘤𝘩𝘯𝘪𝘲𝘶𝘦 𝘦𝘹𝘤𝘦𝘳𝘤𝘪𝘴𝘦𝘴, can be done ahead of time.

🌿Working on an 𝘦𝘹𝘢𝘨𝘨𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘤𝘩 and good 𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨.

🌿Or, using a 𝘊𝘰𝘭𝘥 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘴 before every feed, to help the ni**le protrude.

For more support/information on this, don't hesitate to contact me.

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**les

*image of Hoffman technique excercises is from The Lactation Connection