Tongue tie refers to an unusually tight or short lingual frenulum which inhibits normal function of the tongue and can be a literal pain for breastfeeding parents, as well as possibly causing short - and long - term developmental issues such as problems with gaining weight appropriately, eating solids foods, impaired speech, and dental con
Tongue tie
refers to an unusually tight or short lingual frenulum which inhibits normal function of the
tongue and can be a literal pain for breastfeeding parents, as well as possibly causing short - and long - term developmental issues such as problems with gaining weight appropriately, eating solids foods, impaired speech, and dental con
tongue and can be a literal pain for breastfeeding parents, as well as possibly causing short - and long - term developmental issues such as problems with gaining
weight appropriately, eating solids foods, impaired speech, and dental concerns.
They can also
refer mothers to healthcare providers to evaluate a nursling's
weight gain and development or to determine if there are any physiological causes of low milk supply in mother (e.g., a hormonal imbalance, retained placenta, previous breast surgery) or nursling (e.g.,
tongue - tie, low muscle tone, respiratory problems)- many of which are treatable.