The Sleep Nanny Podcast

In 2011, Sammy qualified as a midwife and have since worked within the NHS. After experiencing tongue-tie with all three of their children, with the youngest requiring a division, they developed a strong interest and passion for supporting families in overcoming the challenges that tongue-tie can bring. They studied a postgraduate specialist course, ‘Advanced Clinical Skills in Tongue-Tie (Ankyloglossia) Management,’ at the University of Wolverhampton, and completed their practical training under the supervision of a consultant neonatologist and an experienced registered midwife/frenulotomist. Medications or milk thickeners do not cure reflux! While they can help alleviate symptoms, they do not address the underlying cause. Having been through this as a parent, it's important to recognize that although reflux is common, it is not normal. Consider this: if an adult or toddler went to the GP and reported severe pain or physical sickness every time they ate, would the GP simply prescribe medication or suggest adding a thickener to drinks? Absolutely not! They would investigate the root cause to understand what is happening. You wouldn’t be satisfied with the response, “You’re still gaining weight” or “You’ll grow out of it.” So why is this acceptable for babies? Babies need support to identify the source of their discomfort, and as parents, we also need help to address these causes, both mentally and physically. Finding the cause isn’t always easy—many factors can contribute to reflux. Specialists often highlight that a major overlooked cause is tongue-tie or oral dysfunction. Poor oral function can increase air intake, which worsens reflux. Additionally, other conditions such as CMPA (Cow's Milk Protein Allergy) or dysphagia may play a role. So don't settle for just treating the symptoms—seek the right support to find the cause!   Find Sammy here - https://www.instagram.com/tonguetiespecialist

Poppy Owen is a Business Mentor, Coach & Worldwide Speaker helping high-achieving females create impact online with their knowledge. She's all about aligning business structure & lifestyle to become the best version of themselves. She is a busy mum of two young daughters. She is also passionate about health, wellness and SLEEP - making it a priority for herself and family. She moved to Dubai in 2023 with her family where her and her husband both run their own business from.   Find poppy here - @poppyowen

Rebecca has been an English as a Foreign Language (EFL) teacher for nearly 20 years. Her online business helps non-native speakers improve their English skills and prepare for exams to study at British universities.   Outside her home office, she spends time with her family, experiencing life from the other side. As a language graduate, she lived and worked abroad after university. Now, she speaks Russian at home with her husband and two children, whom they are raising to (hopefully!) be bilingual.   Find her here - insta - @englishclubonline

Sarah Almond Bushell is an international award-winning Registered Dietitian & Feeding Therapist with 25 years of expertise in paediatrics. She is an author, speaker, and ex-NHS Consultant Paediatric Dietitian and founder of The Children’s Nutritionist Limited. Sarah's aim with The Children’s Nutritionist™ is to help parents fix their child’s fussy eating by tapping into sensory and the psychology of feeding, so that mealtimes become stress free happy family times. She also has an extensive blog that reaches 150,000 people every single month. Sarah is a mum of two teenagers, who were both fussy eaters when they were young, who inspired her to specialise in this area.   Find Sarah Here - @thechildrensnutritionist

Dr Williams has practiced chiropractic and had a significant interest in chiropractic paediatrics for the past thirty years. He lectures extensively to chiropractic, medical and dental groups throughout Europe, the United States and Australia, primarily on the subjects of chiropractic paediatrics and SOT, Dr Williams is a former vice president of the British Chiropractic Association [https://chiropractic-uk.co.uk/] and he has previously served on the UK regulatory body for chiropractic the General Chiropractic Council 2003-2001. He is also a past president of both SOTO (Sacro Occipital Technique Organisation) Europe and SOTO International and was a founding board member of the College of Chiropractors Faculty of Paediatrics   Find out more here - https://www.stjameschiro.co.uk/dr-steve-williams/