Breastfeeding Milk Supply vs Demand in Tongue Tied Infants

There are some breastfeeding moms who have a TERRIFIC milk supply... I'm talking newborns who at times seem to be drowning in milk the supply is so great, accidental spraying of the infant's face with milk, numerous soaked nursing pads throughout the day, etc. BUT... they also have an infant with a significant tongue tie . What if anything should be done from a breastfeeding perspective? After all, milk supply is definitely not a problem... or is it??? The breastfeeding concern e…

11/17/2015 0

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Breastfeeding Mom Being Selfish Fixing Baby’s Tongue Tie? (Guest Blog)

This is a guest blog by Lactation Consultant Jennifer C. de Franco, RN, IBCLC (RLC) of Premier Lactation Services, LLC Serving Northern Virginia. As an IBCLC (Registered Lactation Consultant) about 30% of the moms I see complain of painful latch or prolonged feeding. Another 30% is for newborn poor weight gain and low milk supply. The remaining moms call for various concerns from breast refusal, nursing twins, chronic mastitis or plugged ducts, to introducing a bottle, toddler weaning to…

6/15/2015 0

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Laser vs Scissor Technique for Tongue/Lip Tie Release

One of the most common questions I get is "Do you use a laser or scissor method to perform infant  tongue / lip tie release to help with breastfeeding problems?" My typical response is "both," but depending on several factors, I will be swayed to use one method over another. The key questions in my mind when deciding which method to use is: 1) How thick or deep is the tongue/lip tie? 2) How much bleeding is anticipated? 3) How quickly can the procedure be performed?…

6/09/2015 0

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Does Upper Lip Tie Removal Help Prevent Upper Front Teeth Gap?

It is not uncommon that I see a newborn or young child for upper lip tie with a specific parental concern for development (or existence) of a gap between the two upper front teeth. Also known as maxillary midline diastema , this condition is extremely common being present in up to 50%+ of children between ages 6 and 8. It should be mentioned that upper lip tie frenulectomy  (or frenectomy) is the complete removal of the upper lip tie surgically which is different from upper lip tie release…

8/24/2014 1

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Video on Upper Lip Tie Release

A  new video  has been uploaded to show how  upper lip tie  is treated. Check it out! Unlike  "regular" tongue tie , upper lip tie is when the upper lip is tethered to the gum causing breastfeeding difficulties. For more information, click  here . For related info on tongue tie, click  here .

8/18/2014 0

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Upper Lip Tie and Posterior Tongue Tie Treatment Without Sedation

It seems that in the past few years, upper lip tie and posterior "hidden" tongue tie has become increasingly recognized as factors affecting breast-feeding which correspondingly has led to higher numbers of referrals for evaluation and treatment. Prior to 2011, I probably received only one or two consultations a year to evaluate these two conditions. Ever since than, it seems more and more infants are being diagnosed with these two conditions, especially by lactation consultants…

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