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Join us for an insightful conversation with Dr. Allie Chisholm as she shares her journey from a pediatric physical therapist to becoming a mother and how it reshaped her approach to supporting both infants and their caregivers during the vulnerable postpartum period.

Key Topics:

Background & Journey
- Education in Boston; Doctorate in Physical Therapy.
- Transition from skilled nursing facilities to pediatrics.
- Specialization in infant populations (ages 0-2).
Transition into Motherhood
- Personal experiences with feeding struggles and unexpected challenges of motherhood.
- The importance of preparing for postpartum realities.
Holistic Care Approach
- Emphasis on treating infants alongside supporting mothers emotionally and mentally.
- Collaborative care model that empowers parents rather than sidelining them.
Birth Experiences & Infant Development
- How different birth processes can affect newborns physically.
- Examples include head shaping issues due to positioning during birth or tightness affecting feeding patterns.
Primitive Reflexes & Early Postpartum Interventions
- Understanding primitive reflexes like the breast crawl post-birth.
- Importance of early interventions such as tummy time for motor skill development, breathing optimization, and elongation of body muscles.
Tongue Tie Controversy & Management Strategies
- Discussion around tongue tie diagnoses; conservative management versus surgical intervention options.
- Empowering parents through informed decisions about potential releases based on functional impairments observed in infants.
Tummy Time Benefits Beyond Motor Skills – Addressing common parental anxieties regarding SIDS while emphasizing varied approaches to tummy time practice.
Plagiocephaly (Head Flatness) Insights – Conservative treatment strategies over helmet use when appropriate, focusing on early detection and intervention techniques within critical age windows.

Takeaways:

Parenting is humbling; practical experience often diverges from theoretical knowledge—embrace this learning curve!
Support systems are crucial—both professional guidance like PTs who consider family dynamics holistically but also peer networks sharing similar journeys can be invaluable resources too!
If you’ve experienced pregnancy/baby loss, you don’t have to cope alone, reach out to us for support and check out the other podcasts that helped Dr. Allie as she navigated this challenge: The Birth Hour & The Worst Girl Gang Ever.

Quotes:

"Motherhood will humble you right where you need it most."

"Working collaboratively ensures families feel supported instead of sidelined."

Connect with Dr. Allie Chisholm, PT, DPT:

www.themovingpeanut.com

On Instagram @themovingpeanut

Download my FREE Meditation here.

Reflexes, Milestones, Tongue-Ties OH MY! with Dr. Allison Chisholm PT, DPT

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