The Tongue Tie Team

10/25/2025

Come see us tomorrow! Dress up time!!!!

Picture this: An autumn afternoon filled with bubbles floating through the air, children in costumes delighting in the simple joy of being together, and parents connecting over the shared experience of raising little ones. That’s exactly what I’m hosting on October 26th, and I’d love to see you there.

10/14/2025

Let's talk about LIP TIES!
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A lot of parent worry about them~ can they cause a gap in their teeth? 😁
Studies suggest no!
Do they cause issues with nursing? 🤔
Sometimes! If baby is unable to fl**ge at the breast, it can be hard to create a seal. Possibly leading to more air intake or shallow latch.
Its important to have an IBCLC or Frenectomy *team* that assesses both appearance AND function. We also always want to use surgery as the last resort. Your team may have other suggestions before referring for a release of these tissues.
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10/14/2024

Where will we travel to next?! 👀

04/16/2024

Working with us looks like:
👍A full and functional assessment on your baby's body, breastfeeding/feeding journey, birth history, and an oral exam.
👍 A clear care plan on making feeding better for you and your baby.
👍Resources such as: a frenectomy provider based on your needs and location. A bodyworker, a speech language therapist, an OT or PT, best bottles, Paci's and toys to help your baby reach their feeding goals.
Have questions for us??
We'd love to hear them!

02/17/2024

Join us for February breastfeeding support & community! ❤️

Wednesday, February 7 at 10:30 @ The Hive at The Clinic

Saturday, February 17 at 10:30 @ Pine Valley Library (Osprey Room)

Hope to see you there! 💕

02/06/2024

This blog with Mattos Lactation has great, informative photos on the healing process with sttetches/aftercare!

Tongue tie wound sites heal rapidly. By day 2, the healing process is underway. For good results, however, it's important to slow healing down. Learn why now.

10/13/2023

Looking at the whole baby, not just the mouth is so important!
We look at function, not just the physical restrictions. Sometimes when those oral restrictions are present, it can cause tension and uncoordinated movements in baby.
That's where Jess comes in!
Baby expert 🤩
Baby whisperer 🤩
Movement specialist 🤩

08/31/2023

Ouch!! Vasospasms can be linked to poor latches caused by oral restrictions. It's important to have an IBCLC assess latch and baby's oral anatomy when having pain during feeds.

05/26/2023

Hey!
Look at that 💫DYNAMIC DUO💫

05/23/2023

It can be very confusing when your IBCLC suspects a tongue tie and then your Pediatrician says they don't.

Here are a few things to consider...

👩‍💻do your research, you should never feel pressured either way and your IBCLC should always give you options
🫵 you know your baby best
📚 ask your providers what kind of recent training they took/have specific to your concerns. Did you know most Pediatricians do not have a lot of breastfeeding education? What about continuing education on oral restrictions? So much has changed, even in the past year!
🏅be your baby's advocate; if you feel something isn't right it's always ok to ask for a second opinion
Lastly, just because there is a tongue tie does not always mean a release (a frenectomy,) has to be done or done right away 😛 it's all a piece of the puzzle and informative!