ANN DOBSON EN, DipNN, IBCLC
International Board Certified Lactatation Consultant

Tongue-Tie Treatment
Infant Feeding Specialist

Tongue Tie.

Some babies are born with the condition known as ankyloglossia where the thin flap of skin known as the frenulum which joins the baby's tongue to the bottom of the mouth is shorter than normal.

It is generally accepted that a tongue tie can restrict the movement of the tongue, thereby resulting in problems with breastfeeding.

Incorrect or poor attachment of a baby to the breast, which is more difficult with a tongue tie, can be the cause of sore nipples, mastitis, poor milk supply and faltering growth.

It is estimated that approximately 1 in 20 babies has some sort of tongue tie. It is more common in boys and sometimes other members of the family who have also had a tongue tie.

The procedure to release a tongue tie, known as a frenulotomy, involves cutting the frenulum.

For a very young baby's, this is usually done without an anaesthetic and often the baby is able to feed straight after the procedure.

Further information the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) have produced a comprehensive parent information sheet, follow the link to access this document.

Ann Dobson.

Tongue Tie Diagnosis.

If you are concerned that your baby may have a tongue-tie consult my checklist of symptoms by following this link, common tongue tie symptoms.

Please contact me for further advice regarding tongue-tie, its diagnosis and treatment.