Medical articles from Dr Sharon Silberstein

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20/03/2025

Lactation consultant / tongue tie and infant feeding specialist

Low-level laser therapy (LLLT) for nipple healing

Low-level laser therapy (LLLT), also known as photobiomodulation, is a non-invasive treatment that uses low-intensity laser light to stimulate cellular activity and enhance tissue repair. In the context of breastfeeding, LLLT has been explored as a method to promote healing of nipple damage and alleviate associated pain.

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09/01/2025

Dr Sharon Silberstein

Lactation consultant / tongue tie and infant feeding specialist

Ultrasound therapy for a blocked milk duct

A blocked milk duct can cause significant discomfort for breastfeeding mothers. It occurs when milk is unable to flow freely through the duct due to local inflammation, which causes a narrowing of the duct, leading to swelling, pain, and sometimes the formation of a lump. The conservative treatment of blockages include cold compress with ice packs (warm compresses used to be recommended but we now understand that the cause of a blockage is inflammation, which shouldn’t be treated with heat) frequent feeding an gentle lymphatic drainage massage. Ultrasound therapy is a fairly new treatment modality, which offers an advanced solution for stubborn or recurrent blockages, engorgement and mastitis.

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19/06/2024

Dr Sharon Silberstein

Lactation consultant / tongue tie and infant feeding specialist

Induced lactation: an in-depth analysis

Many new mothers decide to breastfeed, feeling that it is the best option for their baby. However, some mothers may experience difficulties in feeding their babies, leading to induced lactation. We speak to leading lactation consultant and tongue tie and infant feeding specialist Dr Sharon Silberstein who provides an in-depth analysis on induced lactation.

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18/01/2024

Dr Sharon Silberstein

Lactation consultant / tongue tie and infant feeding specialist

What is tongue-tie, and what are the main symptoms?

Here, highly regarded lactation consultant and tongue-tie and infant feeding specialist, Dr Sharon Silberstein, explains what tongue-tie is, outlines the various associated symptoms, and tells us why it is so important to treat the condition as soon as possible in children.