Tongue-tie, also known as ankyloglossia, is a condition some babies are born with that limits their tongue movements. To do its job well, your tongue needs to be able to reach almost every part of ...

A baby tongue cleaner can be a great tool for this. It’s a plastic, copper, or stainless steel device that allows you to clean microbes from your baby's tongue. It works by pulling the scraper ...

A controversial procedure is back in the spotlight. The New York Times on Monday released an investigation into tongue tie release surgeries, detailing the risks and questionable necessity for the ...

The debate over tongue tie procedures in babies rages on. Here’s a closer look at why it’s a critical option for some families. By Sharon Smart, Curtin University; David Todd, Australian ...

You may have heard that fixing your baby’s lip tie can help with breastfeeding. But experts say: Not so fast. Here’s the real story behind lip ties and how they factor into nursing – if at all.

Cindy Gellner, MD, addresses the myths and facts about a frenotomy, from the diagnosis of tongue-tie to the actual procedure. Learn how to assess if your baby really needs treatment and the factors ...

But the procedures can cause pain and sore mouths, potentially deterring babies from trying to breastfeed, Bunik said. "The practice (of treating tongue-tie) got to be very common without a lot of ...

Dentists and lactation consultants around the country are pushing “tongue-tie releases” on new mothers struggling to breastfeed. A baby was examined before a tongue-tie release in a clinic in ...

Many anxious moms hire lactation consultants, especially if their baby has something called a "tongue tie." According to a new study published by the American Academy of Pediatrics, between 1.7% ...

A baby who sticks out their tongue may be hungry, full, or not like a certain food. Babies may also stick out their tongue to imitate or get a response from their parent or caregiver. Knowing a ...

Lauren Lavelle didn’t know much about breastfeeding when she became pregnant with her first daughter in 2018. So she sought help from Melanie Henstrom, a lactation consultant in Boise, a few ...

Heather Rae El Moussa Reveals Baby Son Tristan Had Jaundice and Tongue, Cheek and Lip Ties "It can be extremely painful, not only for mom, but specifically for the baby because if the baby is tied ...