Aiyana Holistic Services

Hey there, lovely souls!

I have had a few new followers thanks to my boo .shaheda and it has given me the kick I needed for a reintroduction and to start posting again!!

I'm Aneeka, a mum of 5, midwife, and all-around advocate for happy, healthy families! 🤰

As a passionate

✨ Tongue Tie Practitioner,

✨IBCLC-certified Lactation Consultant,

✨Myo Munchee Bebe Practitioner,

✨Newborn Examination Qualified,

✨and a soon-to-be Cranial Sacral Therapist,

I wear many hats in the journey of childbirth and beyond

My mission is to support families every step of the way - from antenatal classes through to the postnatal period. Whether it's providing care, offering feeding assessments, or specializing in tongue tie divisions,

Did I mention I'm a Hypnobirthing Teacher, too? ✨ Bringing calm and positive vibes to the birthing experience brings me joy

Let's embark on this incredible adventure together as we navigate the joys and challenges of parenthood. Feel free to reach out for classes, consultations, or just a virtual cuppa and chat. 📩☕️

I definitely believe a village is vital during these important life changes and we are not always close to our village and therefore I am grateful to be a part of your village!

-Feeding

🚨 GIVEAWAY ALERT 🚨

We're giving away 20 pairs. Yup, you saw correct 20 pairs of tickets for the London 2023 to my lucky followers!

To win, simply follow our page, like this post, and share it on your story tagging us!

Don't miss your chance to win or to win for an expectant or newly birthed friend or family member.

Good luck! 🎉🎁💯

If you cannot wait and want to get your tickets now, use code ELSP40 for 40% OFF

# TongueTie
-Feeding

We have bought back the Postpartum Essentials Box for the London 2023

What's included

Feeding Your Newborn - Essential feeding guide by the amazing on all things infant feeding (breast and bottle). Everything you need to know and more

Silver Ni**le Shields - If you are experiencing ni**le pain or trauma, these are your go to. Mum's swear by them

Long Hollow Teether - For essential oral development and function

Holes in a Ball - Don't sleep on developing your little's one tongue mobility

Colostrum Harvesting Kit - Be prepared for every eventuality with colostrum pre-harvested for your baby

**Plus a free gift

If you would like to pre-order your box to collect at the show, please use Link in Bio

-Feeding
**lePain

Lip blisters can be an indication that a baby is holding on to the breast or bottle with their lips rather than their tongue as a compensatory method due to tongue dysfunction, possibly due to a tongue tie or muscular tension

This is the reason lip blisters alone can not be used to diagnose a tongue tie. A full tongue function assessment is required by a trained professional for both breast and bottle fed babies.

Blisters can also be normal within the first few days of establishing feeding as parent and baby work on obtaining the correct positioning and attachment

Does your baby have lip blisters?

Did your baby have lip blisters?

What other feeding issues did you have?

Was it a tongue tie?

Was it orofacial tension?

Comment below and leave your experience...

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A little bit of weekend reading, as healthcare professionals, we are always learning, expanding our knowledge and information base.

Being a tongue tie specialist, I know how a frenulotomy can be a game-changer for infants and children struggling with breastfeeding, bottle-feeding, reflux, and/or sleep difficulties. However, while frenulotomy can address the structural issue, it may not always fully resolve the underlying functional issues related to oral dysfunction.

That's where body work comes in. By addressing the soft tissues and structures surrounding the frenulum (such as the tongue, jaw, neck, and cranial bones), body work can help optimize tongue and jaw function for improved feeding, speech, and overall oral health. This can include:

Craniosacral therapy: a gentle hands-on technique that uses light touch to release tension in the cranial bones and sacrum, which can help improve cranial and facial symmetry and promote optimal nervous system function

Osteopathy: is a form of manual therapy that uses gentle manipulation, stretching, and massage techniques. Improves range of motion, reduce tension and pain, and promote overall structural and functional balance throughout the body, which can be especially beneficial for patients with oral dysfunction related to tongue tie or other issues.

Myofunctional therapy: a series of exercises designed to help strengthen and coordinate the muscles of the face, tongue, and throat, which can improve swallowing, speech, and overall oral function.

Chiropractic care: adjustments to the spine and neck can help improve overall nervous system function, which can have a positive impact on oral function as well.

By incorporating these types of body work pre and post frenulotomy, tongue tie practitioners can help ensure that their patients achieve the best possible outcomes and optimize their overall oral health and function.

The etiology, or cause, of tongue tie, also known as ankyloglossia, is not entirely clear. However, it is believed to be a congenital condition, meaning it is present at birth and is the result of a developmental anomaly.

Tongue tie occurs when the frenulum, the small band of tissue that connects the tongue to the floor of the mouth, is too tight or short. This can restrict the movement of the tongue and affect its function.

While the exact cause of tongue tie is not known, there are some risk factors that are said to increase the likelihood of developing this condition. These include:

👅 Family history: Tongue tie can run in families, suggesting that genetics may play a role in its development.

👅Fetal positioning: It has been suggested that tongue tie may be more common in babies who are in a breech position in the womb, although more research is needed to confirm this.

👅Premature birth: Tongue tie may be more common in babies who are born prematurely, although again, more research is needed to determine if this is a significant risk factor.

👅Environmental factors: Certain environmental factors, such as exposure to toxins or other harmful substances, may contribute to the development of tongue tie, although this has not been definitively established.

👅Folic acid: folic Though there was some information speculating that folic acid during pregnancy is a cause of tongue tie but there is no current research to substantiate this.

The exact cause of tongue tie is not fully understood, but it is believed to be a congenital condition, meaning it is present at birth and is the result of a developmental anomaly. While there are some risk factors that may increase the likelihood of developing tongue tie, such as family history, fetal positioning, premature birth, and environmental factors, taking folic acid during pregnancy is not one of them.

-Feeding **les

Hello and Welcome Guys!!!!

So excited to officially launch, my branding and website!!! I am so in love with it 😍 💕 Thank you .uk 😊 ❤️

To all those who are new here, again welcome

My name is Aneeka and I am an Independent Midwife and Tongue Tie Specialists. I like to take a holistic approach to the care that I provide

I previously worked in the NHS but have decided to get the family, work life balance and decided it was time for a change and here I am

I have 5 amazing children

Born and raised in West London

Enjoy a good book (when the kids give me 5 mins 😃)

Thank you for following and supporting and hopefully you'll find this page and services helpful.

Drop a comment, say hi and what you'd like to see on this page....

**lePain