For many families, breastfeeding becomes a battlefield, not because of a lack of love or effort, but because something isn’t functioning the way it’s supposed to—often in ways that are hard to see. Tongue tie, especially when posterior or submucosal, can be one of those unseen barriers. And yet, it’s not always what the tongue looks like—it’s what it can or cannot do. At Nourish & Nurture Tongue Tie Care Center, we deeply draw that functional assessment carries more weight than anatomical appearance. A baby may have a tongue that “looks normal” yet struggles significantly with the core function of feeding, breathing, and bonding.
We draw from observant, cutting-edge clinical understanding—merging structural and functional assessments with a world-class, evidence-based approach to evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation. Our work is led by Effath Yasmin, India’s first IBCLC to clinically evaluate posterior tongue tie and assist in the country’s first posterior tongue release via frenotomy with Dr. Suchetan Pradhan, a acclaimed Implantologist in Mumbai way back in 2011.
She is also the co-founder of ICAP (International Consortium of Oral Ankylofrenulae Professionals), a pioneering global organization dedicated to the advancement of clinical and professional understanding in oral restrictions. Since 2016, ICAP has brought together researchers, clinicians, and multidisciplinary professionals to redefine how we recognize and restore oral function—not just in infants, but across the lifespan.
Through years of pioneering care, we’ve learned to listen not just to the symptom, but to the whole story—the relational dynamic between mother and baby, the subtle cues of the body, and the language of the nervous system.
What can you expect in your first consultation and follow-up sessions?
Your first visit is a safe and unhurried space where we begin with deep listening. We take time to hear your story—your concerns, your story of the conception, pregnancy, birth experience, your motherfeeding journey so far. We observe a full feed either at breast or a bottle and conduct a comprehensive oral, cranial functional assessment, primitive reflex evaluation and fascial strain analysis of your baby, looking far beyond the surface to understand how structure, movement, and reflexes are interacting. You’ll leave with clarity, education, and a collaborative care plan tailored to your baby’s unique needs.
If treatment is indicated, we guide you through the process with full transparency and emotional support. Follow-up sessions focus on integrative rehabilitation—helping your baby’s body and nervous system adjust to new patterns, rebuild efficient feeding skills, and support long-term craniofacial development and well-being. These sessions may include functional therapy, biodynamic craniosacral therapy, lactation support, and gentle home care guidance.
Our goal is always a restored function that includes a relationship at mother’s breast, a baby who feeds with ease, and a family that feels whole again.
Our Multidisciplinary Team
Rooted in Excellence, Aligned in Purpose
At Nourish & Nurture Tongue Tie Care Center, we believe that restoring oral function requires more than a single intervention—it calls for a finely tuned, collaborative approach that honors the complexity of the human body and the individuality of every baby. Our team brings together renowned professionals across disciplines, united by a shared vision of whole-system care and deep clinical respect for function over form.
Dr. Radhika Lonkar
Just for Kids
Is a Pediatric Preventive Dentist based in Mumbai, bringing her expertise in early oral health and airway-focused pediatric dentistry.
Dr. Aysha Mehta
The Seventh Sense
A Speech & Language Therapist serving Mumbai and Pune, offers invaluable insight into orofacial function, early feeding patterns, and communication development.
Speech Language Pathology, Masters in Audiology and Speech Language Pathology (MASLP)
Dr. Gayathri Rao
A classically trained Homeopath in Mumbai, adds a vital layer of energetic and constitutional healing to support the child’s systemic regulation and recovery.
BHMS MUMBAI
Dr. Shifa Shamsudeen
A leading preventive dentist, Myofunctional Therapist across South India, brings focused rehabilitation strategies to optimize oral posture, breathing, and functional integration.
Dr. Girish PV
A Neuromuscular Orthodontist and TMJ Specialist, lends decades of expertise in craniofacial development, jaw alignment, and functional orthodontics.
Speech Language Pathology, Masters in Audiology and Speech Language Pathology (MASLP)
Dr. Shivika Agrawal
A Pediatric Dentist in Delhi offers specialized care for infants and children, ensuring the foundational support for healthy oral and facial development
IBCLC, tongue tie releases provider, BDS
Dr. Ipshita Suyash
Pediatric Dentist in Mumbai, offer specialized care for infants and children, ensuring the foundational support for healthy oral and facial development.
Pediatric Dentist,Myofunctional Therapy Expert, Tethered Tissue Expert
Dr. Mihir Shah
A Myofunctional Dentist in Mumbai, bridges structural dentistry with functional rehabilitation to ensure long-term harmony in oral function.
MDS Pediatric & Preventive Dentistry,COMS-Certified Orofacial Myology Specialist, FIADFE-Fellow of Intenational Academy of Dental Facial Esthetics
Melissa Cole
An IBCLC and Clinical Herbalist based in Portland, USA, provides global perspective and advanced lactation care, integrating traditional wisdom with clinical precision.
IBCLC,Clinical Herbalist