Ep 91 Lactation & Skilled Bodywork with Dr. Karen Garcia

In this episode Katie Oshita and Karen Garcia discuss how bodywork and lactation work together.  As a practitioner of Osteopathic Manual Manipulation (OMM) and lactation, Dr Garcia is in a unique place to combine the two fields to help the dyad thrive.  From breast manipulation for mastitis to helping with body tension on tongue tied babies, Dr Garcia works with the whole dyad to achieve wellness.  Listen here for more details.

Podcast Guest: Dr. García is Board Certified in Pediatrics through the American Board of Pediatrics and American Osteopathic Board of Pediatrics. She is also one of the first physicians Board-Certified by the North American Board of Breastfeeding and Lactation Medicine. She maintains her Board-Certification as a Lactation Consultant by the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners. She is an ongoing member of the American Academy of Pediatrics, American Osteopathic Association and Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine. 

She opened García Consulting and Lactation Services in 2023 to provide specialized care for more complex lactation related issues. Dr. García has been practicing pediatrics and newborn care in the Kalamazoo and Calhoun counties since 2012. Dr. García is hoping to support all of our communities that struggle with breastfeeding, and those communities with limited access to breastfeeding resources. Dr. García is collaborating with Milk Like Mine/Bellies Like Mine through our local Baby Café to further reach our Black, Brown and LBGTIA+ communities in Calhoun County.

Podcast Host: Katie Oshita, RN, BSN, IBCLC has over 25 years of experience working in Maternal-Infant Medicine.  While Katie sees clients locally in western WA, Katie is also a telehealth lactation consultant believing that clients anywhere in the world deserve the best care possible for their needs.  Being an expert on TOTs, Katie helps families everywhere navigate breastfeeding struggles, especially when related to tongue tie or low supply.  Katie is also passionate about finding the root cause of symptoms, using Functional Medicine practices to help client not just survive, but truly thrive. Email katie@cuddlesandmilk.com or www.cuddlesandmilk.com