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Panel Discussion Tongue Tie 2026

Coordinated Care in Tongue-Tie Management: Aligning Providers, Supporting Families

Abstract:

Management of tongue-tied infants remains a commonly debated area in infant feeding care. Variability in assessment methods, professional philosophies, and treatment approaches can create confusion for families and fragmentation between providers. This panel brings together IBCLCs, frenectomy providers, and pediatric bodyworkers to explore how structured, respectful, evidence-informed, and multi-disciplinary collaboration improves breastfeeding outcomes and parent experience. Participants will examine referral pathways, scope-of-practice boundaries, coordinated pre- and post-release care, and communication strategies that reduce confusion and improve continuity of care.