Presentation Information

Ready for Release? Tongue-Tie Assessment & Pre-release Planning

• Speaker: Tine Greve , Midwife, IBCLC
• Presentation Type:
• Duration: 60 Mins
• Credits: 1 CERP, 1 Nursing CEU, 1 CME

Abstract:

During the last couple of years there has been an increasing focus on (breast)feeding difficulties due to tongue-ties in infants. Many mothers experience breastfeeding challenges and sometimes an unwanted, and unnecessary, breastfeeding cessation. Some infants even struggle with bottle-feeding. At the same time, an increased focus of tongue-ties being related to (breast)feeding difficulties may also lead to over-diagnosing and/or over-treatment. I will go through the main symptoms of tongue-ties and motoric restrictions in healthy babies that can be connected to or affect the (breast)feeding situation. I will look at the primary assessments that can help evaluate the most likely cause of the symptoms based on (breast)feeding history, examination of the baby and (breast)feeding observation. I will make suggestions for further treatment and counselling based on the findings. Have you ever seen things get worse after a tongue-tie release? Not all babies are ready for release at the time of the actual diagnosis. I will look at factors that contribute to predicting immediate outcomes of a release and suggest recommended pre-release treatment and plans for optimizing the chance of success.