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Recommended Providers

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On this page, you'll find my recommended tongue & lip providers, bodywork providers including pelvic floor therapy, and perinatal mental health providers.
 
TONGUE & LIP TIE RELEASE PROVIDERS

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Amy Schecter, MD, IBCLC, Breastfeeding Medicine of New Jersey

West Caldwell, 973-826-9226, breastfeedingmedicinenj.com
in-network with Aetna, uses surgical scissors
 

Scott Siegel, MD, DDS

Midtown NYC, 212-204-7923, drscottsiegel.com/tongue-lip-tie

dentist, uses laser, does not take insurance

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Matthew Mannella, DMD, Pediatric Dental Associates of Randolph

Randolph, 973-989-7970, pediatric-dental.com

dentist, uses laser, does not take insurance

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Narpat Jain, DMD, EM Dental

Tenafly,  201-733-4819, emdental.com/tongue-lip-ties

dentist, uses laser, does not take insurance


Ross Levine, DMD, Growing Smiles in Floral Vale

Yardley, PA (30 min. from Flemington), 215-860-9808, growingsmilespa.com

dentist, uses laser does not take insurance

GETTING STARTED WITH BODYWORK

Get started relieving your baby's tension with these exercises.

What is bodywork?

 

Bodywork can be beneficial for babies struggling with breastfeeding in several ways, especially when there are physical challenges affecting their ability to latch, suck, or maintain effective feeding patterns. They can help with several conditions that affect breastfeeding, including:

  1. Torticollis: Tight neck muscles make it hard for the baby to turn their head or latch comfortably.

  2. Body Asymmetry: Uneven muscle tone or tightness in the shoulders, jaw, or trunk can affect feeding posture.

  3. Oral Restrictions: Restricted tongue mobility impacts latching and sucking.

  4. Weak Oral Muscles: Difficulty sucking due to weak mouth, jaw, or tongue muscles can be improved with bodywork techniques.

  5. Prematurity: Preterm babies often struggle with muscle strength, coordination, and suck–swallow–breathe patterns.

  6. Birth Trauma: Misalignments or muscle tension from a difficult birth (e.g., vacuum or forceps delivery, prolonged pushing) can affect feeding.

  7. Reflux: Babies with reflux may need help with posture and alignment during feeding for comfort.

 

How do they do it?

  1. Manual Therapy: Gentle techniques like myofascial release or craniosacral therapy to reduce tension in muscles affecting latch.

  2. Oral–Motor Exercises: Improving tongue, jaw, and lip strength for better sucking and latch.

  3. Stretching: Addressing tight neck muscles (like torticollis) or body asymmetry.

  4. Positioning: Helping with optimal feeding positions and posture.

  5. Coordination: Supporting suck–swallow–breathe coordination, especially in preemies or babies with feeding difficulties.

  6. Parental Education: Teaching parents exercises and techniques to support breastfeeding at home.​​​

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BODYWORK PROVIDERS​

 

Note: I have noted whether providers indicate on their website that they take insurance, but you should confirm that are in-network with your specific plan. I have heard that some providers say they accept certain insurance but mean that they take it out of network so when you ask, specifically ask, "are you an in-network provider with my insurance plan?"​ 

 

Physical Therapy

 

Occupational Therapy

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Osteopathic Physicians

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Chiropractic

 

Craniosacral & Myofacial/Myofunctional Therapy

 

Speech–Language Pathology

 

Maternal Providers

 

Therapeutic Breast Ultrasound

  • Vincent LaSorsa, DC – Liberty Corner, 908–647–7766, libertycornerchiro.com

  • Lima Iype, PT – Ridgewood, Hoboken, some home visits, 914–471–1432, limapt.com

  • RWJ Barnabas Health Ambulatory Care Center – Livingston, 973–322–7800

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Pediatric Gastroenterologists

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PERINATAL MENTAL HEALTH PROVIDERS

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Postpartum Support International

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Support Groups​

 

Therapists

 

Psychiatrists

Maplewood Lactation - Danielle Tropea, MPH, IBCLC

danielle@maplewoodlactation.com

‪973-310-2884‬

Providing office visits in Maplewood, NJ, telehealth, and in-home visits (for an additional fee).

Book now!

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There is a travel fee of $2/minute beyond a 20-minute drive from Maplewood, NJ 07040.

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Essex County: Belleville, Bloomfield, Caldwell, East Orange, Essex Fells, Irvington, Livingston, Maplewood, Millburn, Montclair, Newark, North Caldwell, Orange, South Orange, Verona, West Caldwell, West Orange

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Morris County: Chatham, Madison, and Southern and Western towns

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Union County: Berkeley Heights, Cranford, Elizabeth, Hillside, Kenilworth, Linden, Mountainside, New Providence, Plainfield, Rahway, Roselle Park, Springfield, Summit, Union, Westfield.

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