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Tongue- and lip-tie issues can be complex.
We’re here to present the latest thinking on tongue-ties in a clear and easy-to-read format. We hope these thoughts are helpful whether you are a patient, professional, or family member as you learn more on your journey. For more insights, go to TongueTie.com.
What Happens During a Tongue-Tie Evaluation? What Parents Can Expect
For many parents, scheduling a tongue-tie evaluation feels like a big step. You've probably spent weeks trying to figure out why feeding has been so...
How Do I Know If My Baby’s Tongue-Tie Needs Treatment?
If I had to make a list of the questions parents ask me most often, this one would be near the top. "Does my baby's tongue-tie actually need to be treated?"...
My Baby Is So Gassy. Is It Just Normal?
Gas is one of the most common concerns parents bring up during the first few months of their baby's life. Nearly every newborn has some gas, and most babies...
My Baby Will Not Stay Latched. What Could Be Wrong?
One of the questions parents ask me most often is, "Why won't my baby stay latched?" Sometimes the baby latches beautifully, nurses for a few moments, and...
My Baby Gets Frustrated While Breastfeeding. Why?
"He latches...then pulls away crying." "She keeps popping on and off the breast." "Feeding starts well, but after a few minutes we both end up frustrated." If...
Why Does My Baby Nurse for an Hour?
💡 Quick Answer It can be normal for a newborn to nurse for an hour during growth spurts or cluster feeding. But if almost every feeding takes 45–60...
Breastfeeding Hurts Even Though Everyone Says the Latch Looks Fine
💡 Quick Answer Breastfeeding should not remain painful after the first few days. Ongoing nipple pain may be caused by a tongue-tie, lip-tie, shallow...
My Baby Falls Asleep While Breastfeeding. Is That Normal?
"My baby falls asleep every time I breastfeed." "She nurses for a few minutes, falls asleep, and then wakes up hungry twenty minutes later." "Everyone tells...
Reflux or Tongue-Tie? How to Tell the Difference
"Our pediatrician says it's reflux." "We've already tried reflux medicine, but nothing seems to be helping." "Could a tongue-tie be causing all of this?"...