Clinical findings: Sixty-nine percent of LCs, but a minority of physician respondents, believe tongue-tie is frequently associated with feeding problems. |
You see, an undiagnosed tongue-tie and a traumatic birth played their parts in what was a very difficult beginning to our breastfeeding journey. |
The medical term for tongue-tie is ankyloglossia, which is caused by a restrictive frenum that stops the tongue from extending beyond the lower front teeth or lips. |
The child was taken to a physician who operated and corrected the tongue-tie. |
Apparently, it had not been detected earlier because, unlike most babies with tongue-tie, Cody was gaining weight like a champ. |
Services for babies with breastfeeding problems caused by tongue-tie need to be improved, a parenting charity has said. |