Praborini Lactation Team Shines on the Global Stage at ASTOT 2026

August 31, 2026 | Bali, Indonesia
written by: dr. Nadya Auliarahma S., MM

BALI, INDONESIA – The Australasian Society for Tethered Oral Tissues (ASTOT) Symposium 2026 recently gathered global healthcare professionals at the Nusa Dua Beach Hotel & Spa in Bali. Indonesia’s Praborini Lactation Team stood out as esteemed speakers and presenters, representing the nation before an international audience and fellow speakers from Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Ireland, the United States, Japan, Malaysia, and many more. A Global Gathering in Bali: ASTOT is a leading organization dedicated to the management of oral frenula conditions. The 2026 symposium bridged the Australasian healthcare community with global professionals, including physicians, speech therapists, midwives, dentists, lactation counselors, and osteopaths. A major highlight of the two-day event was the massive involvement of Indonesian practitioners. Indonesian Speakers: Oral Presentations During the main sessions, the Indonesian delegation delivered compelling oral presentations covering regional models, peri-operative care, and multidisciplinary strategies.

Featured talks included:

• dr. Asti Praborini, Sp. A, IBCLC, FABM: “Not Just a Snip: Building Tongue-Tie Care for Breastfeeding and Beyond in Indonesia”

• Dr. dr. Yudianita Kesuma, Sp. A (K), M.Kes: “Pediatrician Perspective on Tongue-Tie Management”

• dr. Dyah Febriyanti, IBCLC, FABM: “Small Cuts, Big Functions: Clinical Outcomes in a 10-Patient Series of Children Undergoing Simple Scissor Frenotomy and Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy”

• dr. Ika Nurillah Satriana, IBCLC: “Early Detection & Timely Frenotomy in Infancy”

• dr. Agustina Santi, Sp. A, IBCLC: “Tongue-Tie Beyond Infancy: A Case Series of Persistent Speech Dysfunction Despite Normal Breastfeeding History”

• dr. Nadya Azzahra, MPH, IBCLC: “Seven-Contact Breastfeeding Support in a BFHI Hospital”

• dr. Anjar Setiani, Sp. A, IBCLC: “Pseudoleukoplakia Mimicking Thrush in Infants with Tethered Oral Tissue” Abstract Poster Lightning Talks In addition to the main sessions, the Praborini Lactation Team dominated the Abstract Poster Lightning Talks with extensive case studies and clinical observations. The presenters and their topics included:

• dr. Septina Ayu Samsiati, Sp. A: “When a Small Cut Makes a Big Difference: Case Series of Ankyloglossia in Low Birth Weight, Small for Gestational Age Infants and Post-Intervention Catch-Up Growth”

• dr. Laksmi Nurul Ismira, Sp. A: “Information Coverage of Tethered Oral Tissues (TOT) in Prenatal Breastfeeding Education” Allow Early Detection and Treatment: Double Frenotomy in Infant with Slow Weight Gain and Well-Informed Mother about TOT & “Double Frenotomy in Slow Weight Gain and Mix Feeding Infant with Tethered Oral Tissue and Mother with Perceived Insufficient Milk Supply”

• dr. Hani Pumamasari, Sp. A, MsiMed, IBCLC: “Extreme Neonatal Hyperbilirubinemia Associated with Breastfeeding Difficulties Due to Ankyloglossia: Case Reports”

• dr. Nadya Auliarahma Samiadji, MM: “Relactation in A Lip-and-Tongue-Tied Baby with Nipple Confusion and A Flat-Nipple Exclusive-Pumping Depressed Mother: A Case Report”

• dr. Sang Ayu Prabha Amandari Sutyandi, Sp. A: “Between Overdiagnosis and Neglect: Rethinking Tongue-Tie in the Breastfeeding Journey”

• dr. Tanessa Audrey Wihardji: “Silent Signs, Serious Outcome: A Case of Atypical Mastitis Progressing to Breast Abscess”

• dr. Ratih Ayu Wulandari, IBCLC: “Breast Abscess Associated with Tethered Oral Tissues in Breastfed Infants: A Three-Case Series”

• dr. Yanitama Putri: “Comparing Non-Surgical and Surgical Management of Ankyloglossia in Infants”

• dr. Michelle Mandala: “Improved Weight Gain After Frenotomy in Infants with Tongue-Tie: A Case Series of Six Fully Breastfeeding Dyads in Private Practice”

• dr. Lisa Marisa: “Clinical Management of Impaired Tongue Function in a 4-Month-Old Infant in a Low-Income Setting: A Clinical Experience”

• dr. Astrid Fiyoni: “Successful Breastfeeding Restoration in an Infant with Ankyloglossia and Nipple Confusion: A Case Report”

• dr. Putu Herlin Oktavianti: “Failure to Thrive Due to Tongue Tie: A Case Report”

• dr. Ayi Dilla Septarini, Sp. A, IBCLC: “The Impact of Frenotomy on Gastroesophageal Reflux in Ankyloglossia: A Case Series”

Looking to the Future These extensive presentations sparked dynamic technical Q&A sessions and fostered immense international collaboration. The success of the Praborini Lactation Team at ASTOT 2026 is a proud moment for the Indonesian community, proving their clinical expertise and multidisciplinary model are globally recognized.