Tongue Tie Service
This service includes taking a full feeding assessment and a thorough oral examination. If a Tongue-Tie has been identified I can carry out the treatment procedure (Frenulotomy).
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Your appointment will includes:
- 1:1 feeding assessment
- Advice and education to improve infant feeding techniques
-Follow up support
-Tongue-tie information leaflet
-Post procedure care leaflet
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Please be aware, if your baby is found not to have a Tongue-tie or you decide not to have the division, the price will automatically be reduced to £150.
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I have Clinics based in Lingen, North Herefordshire and The Real Birth Studio, Hereford.
I can also offer home visits to Herefordshire, Shropshire and Powys.
What is a tongue tie?
Tongue-Tie (Ankyloglossia or Lingual Frenulum) is a condition where the membrane underneath the tongue is too tight or short. This can effect tongue function. The reported incidence of Tongue-Tie varies but could be as common as 1 in 10 with half of these causing feeding issues.( Hogan, Westcott, Griffiths 2005)
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Anterior tongue-tie is a membrane of tissue that tethers the tongue to the bottom of the mouth, this can be clearly seen. A posterior tongue-tie is when the lingual frenulum is further back and hidden but can be felt during an in depth assessment.
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Often tongue-tied babies can have a heart shaped tongue, or a dimple in the end of their tongue where the lingual frenulum pulls the tip of the tongue.
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Not all babies with a tongue tie will need to have a division. Early diagnoses, extra support from an infant feeding specialist may prevent or solve problems. Sometimes changes with the way your baby latches at the breast can help improve feeding. Babies with bottle feeding issues may benefit from a change in the style of bottle.
Can a tongue-tie cause a problem?
Tongue-tie's can affect a babies ability feed. Babies who are breastfed and bottle fed can be effected, as the tongue-tie can effect tongue movement and the ability to latch and draw on the nipple or teat.
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Some babies may experiencing the following symptoms which can be related to a tongue-tie:
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Difficulty to latch, slips off, clamps or bites
Clicking sound during feeding
Small mouth gape
Irregular feeds
Short or prolonged feeding
Hiccoughs
Wind
Reflux
Colic symtpoms
Restless between feeds
Weight loss,, static growth or slow to gain
Symptoms for breastfeeding mothers:
Painful, stinging or burning nipples
White or blue nipple post feeding
Nipple trauma
Breast pain
Engorgement / blocked ducts / mastitis
Supply issues
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