Tongue Tie North West

22/11/2025

Exciting times ahead…. 😁

Get ready...

An exciting new era of Mama Magic is coming in 2026.

That's it, that's the post. 🤫

WATCH THIS SPACE.

#2026

21/11/2025

20/11/2025

Can we get away with this one? 🤭

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Services Available:
◆ Feeding assessment & tongue-tie assessment
◆ Tongue-tie division
◆ Antenatal breastfeeding education
◆ Ongoing feeding support packages (in clinic or home visits)
◆ Induced lactation support
◆ Relactation/Low milk supply support

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We are Tongue Tie North West:

👋 Laura & Sharon, Lactation Consultants (IBCLC)
🤱 Infant Feeding & Breastfeeding Specialists
💝 Tongue Tie Practitioners

👶 We can help with all things baby feeding, however you’re feeding your baby

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📆 Online booking link in bio
📍 Chester Clinic, CH1 6BS

Get in Touch:
📱 07548 837244
💌 DM / Email: emailus@tonguetienorthwest.co.uk

18/11/2025

Did you know the Childcare Choices website is now the Best Start in Life parent hub?

The Best Start in Life website is the UK government’s one-stop shop for getting advice and support for your child’s development from pregnancy to childcare right through to starting school.

It’s also the new home of the Childcare Support Checker, where you can check your eligibility for support with childcare costs (formerly located at Childcare Choices).

Check it out here / at the link on our story:

https://www.beststartinlife.gov.uk/

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We are Tongue Tie North West:

👋 Laura & Sharon, Lactation Consultants (IBCLC)
🤱 Infant Feeding & Breastfeeding Specialists
💝 Tongue Tie Practitioners

👶 We can help with all things baby feeding, however you’re feeding your baby

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📆 Online booking link in bio
📍 Chester Clinic, CH1 6BS

Get in Touch:
📱 07548 837244
💌 DM / Email: emailus@tonguetienorthwest.co.uk

13/11/2025

Did somebody say FREE events for under 5’s?!

This year, Baby Week proudly marks its 10th anniversary - a decade of celebrating babies & families and championing the importance of the early years, from pregnancy through to age five.

Baby Week also promotes free and low-cost events and sessions for parents & carers, professionals & under 5’s nationally.

Sound good? You can find FREE events online & near you here:
https://babyweek.co.uk/all-events/

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We are Tongue Tie North West:

👋 Laura & Sharon, Lactation Consultants (IBCLC)
🤱 Infant Feeding & Breastfeeding Specialists
💝 Tongue Tie Practitioners

👶 We can help with all things baby feeding, however you’re feeding your baby

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📆 Online booking link in bio
📍 Chester Clinic, CH1 6BS

Get in Touch:
📱 07548 837244
💌 DM / Email: emailus@tonguetienorthwest.co.uk

11/11/2025

Did you know that newborns are not routinely screened for tongue tie?

Newborn babies are screened for a variety of abnormalities, including congenital hip dysplasia, heart murmurs, cataracts and cleft palates during the routine new-born assessment, carried out by a paediatrician or midwife.

However, this check does not include assessment for tongue-tie.

Even if you specifically ask for your baby to be checked for tongue-tie, it’s highly likely that the person doing the check will not have had specific training in tongue-tie assessment and will therefore not be able to confirm whether tongue-tie is present or not.

And assessment for tongue-tie can’t be done by just taking a look!

When we put our finger into baby’s mouth to assess for tongue-ties, we are looking at:

Elevation - Elevation can most easily be assessed when baby cries. With the mouth wide open, the tongue tip should lift up to at least the mid mouth.

Lateralisation - When we run our finger along the ridge of the bottom gum, the tip of the baby’s tongue should follow the finger so the tongue sweeps from side to side

Extension - Babies should be able to poke their tongue tip out well over the bottom lip when the bottom lip is stimulated.

We also perform a suck assessment by placing our finger in baby’s mouth - pad side up, nail side down - and feeling how the baby is cupping and using their tongue.

As well as lifting the tongue to visualise the frenulum, when we sweep our finger under baby’s tongue, we can also feel the extent of the tongue tie.

So if you suspect a tongue-tie but a professional has told you that there isn’t one based on looking alone, a full assessment hasn’t been undertaken and there is a chance that a tongue-tie may have been missed.

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We are Tongue Tie North West:

👋 Laura & Sharon, Lactation Consultants (IBCLC)
🤱 Infant Feeding & Breastfeeding Specialists
💝 Tongue Tie Practitioners

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📆 Online booking link in bio
📍 Chester Clinic, CH1 6BS

Get in Touch:
📱 07548 837244
💌 DM / Email: emailus@tonguetienorthwest.co.uk

06/11/2025

❄️ FIVE Top Tips for Breastfeeding in the Winter Months ❄️

🐨 Carrying and feeding your baby in a sling is a lovely way to stay cosy together. Your natural body heat helps keep your little one warm and snug, while you get the added bonus of feeling like you’re holding a gentle, living hot water bottle.

🧣 Some evidence suggests that chilly weather may raise the risk of developing blocked milk ducts, so it’s important to breastfeed or express milk often. One possible reason for this seasonal issue is that people tend to wear tighter, more restrictive clothing in the cold. Try to choose looser, layered outfits that allow for better comfort and circulation.

☕️ When heading out and about, plan ahead by thinking about feeding-friendly, comfortable, warm spots where you can pause and feed your baby if needed.

🤧 Even if you’re feeling under the weather, it’s important to continue breastfeeding. Many mothers worry about feeding while sick, but doing so actually passes on valuable antibodies that can strengthen your baby’s immune system.

💧While most of us focus on staying hydrated in hot weather, winter can be just as dehydrating, especially when you’re breastfeeding. The cold, dry air can sap moisture quickly, so make sure you’re drinking enough fluids throughout the day to stay well-hydrated.

Over to you, our breastfeeding community! What would you add to our tip list? 👇

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We are Tongue Tie North West:

👋 Laura & Sharon, Lactation Consultants (IBCLC)
🤱 Infant Feeding & Breastfeeding Specialists
💝 Tongue Tie Practitioners

👶 We can help with all things baby feeding however you’re feeding your baby

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📆 Online booking link in bio
📍 Chester Clinic, CH1 6BS

Get in Touch:
📱 07548 837244
💌 DM / Email: emailus@tonguetienorthwest.co.uk

05/11/2025

Shout out for the dads during Men’s Health Awareness Month

Becoming a dad is a life-changing experience - and like all transitions, it can sometimes be difficult to adjust and cope.

◆ A lot of dads feel anxious or low during the pregnancy or after the birth

◆ Some dads are affected by worrying about their partner’s and baby’s safety during the birth, especially if it was difficult

◆ A lot of dads worry about things like being a good parent or finances

◆ A lot of dads feel the impact of lack of sleep or the changes in their relationship with their partner

Dads’ health matters not only for themselves but for their children, partners, wider family, friends and colleagues too - because dads need to be in good health to juggle their parenting and life roles.

If you’re a dad, or you know a dad, who could do with support, then please remember that health professionals are there to support dads too.

Your health visitor, GP, or local NHS Talking Therapies services are there to help.

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We are Tongue Tie North West:

👋 Laura & Sharon, Lactation Consultants (IBCLC)
🤱 Infant Feeding & Breastfeeding Specialists
💝 Tongue Tie Practitioners

👶 We can help with all things baby feeding, however you’re feeding your baby

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📆 Online booking link in bio
📍 Chester Clinic, CH1 6BS

Get in Touch:
📱 07548 837244
💌 DM / Email: emailus@tonguetienorthwest.co.uk

04/11/2025

Shout out for the dads during Men’s Health Awareness Month

Becoming a dad is a life-changing experience and, like all transitions, it can sometimes be difficult to adjust and cope.

◆ A lot of dads feel anxious or low during the pregnancy or after the birth
◆ Some dads are affected by worrying about their partner’s and baby’s safety during the birth, especially if it was difficult
◆ A lot of dads worry about things like being a good parent or finances
◆ A lot of dads feel the impact of lack of sleep or the changes in their relationship with their partner

Dads’ health matters not only for themselves but for their children, partners, wider family, friends and colleagues too - because dads need to be in good health to juggle their parenting and life roles.

If you’re a dad, or you know a dad who could do with support, then please remember that health professionals are there to support dads too.

Your health visitor, GP, or local NHS Talking Therapies services are there to help.

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We are Tongue Tie North West:

👋 Laura & Sharon, Lactation Consultants (IBCLC)
🤱 Infant Feeding & Breastfeeding Specialists
💝 Tongue Tie Practitioners

👶 We can help with all things baby feeding however you’re feeding your baby

—

📆 Online booking link in bio
📍 Chester Clinic, CH1 6BS

Get in Touch:
📱 07548 837244
💌 DM / Email: emailus@tonguetienorthwest.co.uk