Infants
* Clicking or noisy suckling during breastfeeding
* Inability to flange or maintain seal of breast
* Lip blisters
* Colic, reflux, coughing/gagging
* Poor weight gain, failure to thrive
* Snoring, loud breathing, open mouth
* Hates tummy time, or laying flat
*Torticollis, head tilt or flat head
* Cavities
* Inability to bond with mom
Moms symptoms:
* Painful breastfeeding or mastitis
* Nipple flattening/distorted shape
* Decline in milk supply
MOMS….. if you are able to breast feed, don’t give up AND don’t endure the pain (thats not normal or OK), instead- find a practitioner near you who is specialized in frenectomies.
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For babies with functional issues, I would recommend finding a provider who is experienced in tie releases.
Then, while waiting for your appointment, start stretching babies lips and tongue to prepare. And most importantly, be prepared to do all the post surgery care.
Check out this video so you know what to expect:
post care exercises