Also known
as ankyloglossia, ultrasound research (link HERE) shows that restricted tongue movement in a breastfeeding baby can lead to nipple pain and / or poor milk intake.
Babies who do not have an adequate latch or suck, could have a medical condition such
as ankyloglossia, also known as «tongue tie» that can be corrected through minor surgery.
Not exact matches
Geddes, DT et al Frenulotomy for breastfeeding infants with
ankyloglossia: effect on milk removal and sucking mechanism
as imaged by ultrasound Pediatrics 2008; 122 (1): e188 - 94.
However, there are incidents that require a greater set of skills, such
as dealing with
ankyloglossia (tongue tied), premature babies, and many other difficult situations.
In some cases in which a baby seems unable to latch on properly the problem may be related to a medical condition called
ankyloglossia, also referred to
as «tongue - tied».
Even though Renee practiced in another city, an hour away, I made an appointment and went to see her
as she has experience in identifying
ankyloglossia (tongue tie).
• Addressing latch issues immediately to prevent nipple pain and early weaning • Differentiating between Raynaud's Phenomenon of the Nipple and Candidiasis
as a cause of pain • Evidence - based treatment strategies for painful nipples • Lanolin use and possible increased risk of nipple or breast infection • Topical treatments used by mothers for nipple pain and trauma • Frenotomy to decrease breastfeeding difficulties due to
ankyloglossia • Timing of frenotomy for improved breastfeeding and infant outcomes • Kinesio Elastic Therapeutic Taping ® in treating breast engorgement • Mothers» subjective experience of nipple pain and breastfeeding difficulties
Frenulotomy for breastfeeding infants with
ankyloglossia: effect on milk removal and sucking mechanism
as imaged by ultrasound [Electronic version].
The importance of the identification of
ankyloglossia (short lingual frenulum)
as a cause of breastfeeding problems.