Tongue, lip, and buccal ties - what do I do?
Don't worry, we will walk you through every step.
I am confused about tongue, lip, and buccal ties. Who can help me?
Anytime you Google a breastfeeding problem, chances are that tongue and lip ties pop up. If your baby has oral restrictions (ties) that need to be released, we will walk you through the entire process.
We do not refer for tie release super quickly, unless there is an immediate need.
We understand good oral function and want the best outcome for your baby. Most babies benefit from prep work before a release is considered. We understand this process completely and will support you and your baby before, during, and after a tie release.
If your baby will benefit from a tie release, we will explain this process to you in-depth along with what to expect from the release provider that you choose.
We will also follow you and your baby very closely, performing several oral-functional exams after the release, and we will work on unique and targeted exercises that will help your baby feed better.
You will not feel lost with us when it comes to tie release.
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Tie release is just a piece of the puzzle when it comes to good breastfeeding and bottle-feeding. We will help you and your baby relearn the skills that are need to feed well.
We want babies to feed well (like, really well).
We have found in our area that people and providers are very quick to refer babies for a tie release. While some babies may benefit from a quick release (think babies who have a tie that comes all the way to the tip of the tongue that SEVERELY limits movement), most babies are going to benefit from some prep work. That's where we come in.
We have seen tie release work REALLY, REALLY well when both baby AND parents are prepared. When this prep work doesn't happen, parents are left feeling confused and worried about feeding, and babies are in the same spot (low weight gain, reflux, colic, and more).
We will walk you through each step of this process, and we'll follow you closely to ensure the best outcome for you and your baby. We'll be honest with our expectations and will make a plan of care that makes sense for you and your baby.