Did you know that your baby can have a lip or tongue tie? Or Both? A tongue-tie is a thick frenulum that attaches the tongue to the floor of the mouth. This can make it difficult for your baby to form the proper latch needed when nursing. A lip tie is when the upper and lower frenulum connects the upper and lower lip to the gums is too short or is otherwise improperly formed.
Signs of a lip tie may be:
- Trouble breathing during feeding
- Acting fatigued when nursing
- No or slow weight gain
- Struggling to latch on
Signs of a tongue tie:
- Doesn't gain weight
- Seems hungry all the time
- Catch latch well
Whether it is a lip or tongue tie, it is essential to make sure that if you think there is a problem with their frenulum, you might want to schedule a consultation to evaluate and be sure that there is nothing more. For more information, contact Dr. Judy Strutz and her team.
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