Catherine Watson Genna
Catherine Watson Genna, BS, IBCLC, RLC, has been an IBCLC in private practice in NYC since 1992. She has a special interest in the anatomical, genetic and neurological influences on infant sucking skills, and writes and speaks internationally on these topics. Her current research projects involve investigating the biomechanics of the lactating nipple, analyzing infant sucking via ultrasound, and studying suck: swallow rhythms using cervical auscultation. She is the author of Supporting Sucking Skills in Breastfeeding Infants (Jones and Bartlett Learning, 2008, 2013, 2017, 2022) and Selecting and Using Breastfeeding Tools (Hale Publishing, 2009; Praeclarus Press, 2016) and has served as a founding Associate Editor of the USLCA journal, Clinical Lactation, for 7 years.
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Using Supportive Techniques for Biomechanical Sucking Challenges
Misalignment of oral structures, poor strength and coordination due to neurological problems and other biomechanical challenges can reduce sucking effectiveness. This presentation introduces the...
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Strategies for Breastfeeding Babies with Altered Muscle Tone
Hypotonic or hypertonic infants are more likely to have feeding difficulties as a result of these alterations of normal mu scle activation. This talk...
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