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When Release Has to Wait: Supporting the Tongue-tied Baby Until They're Ready for Frenectomy

• Speaker: Tine Greve , Midwife, IBCLC
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• Duration: 60 Mins
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Abstract:

When a tongue-tie has been identified, a pre-release treatment plan must be made. For the best possible result of a togue-tie release, the baby needs to be ready for the procedure. Ensuring good nutritional status for the baby prior to a release is important, in addition to assessing (breast)feeding functions and dysfunctions the mother-baby dyad may struggle with. Mother’s milk nutrition should be supported whenever possible. This presentation will make suggestions for support and (breast)feeding counselling based on the individualized plan for the baby. We will look at factors that contribute to achieving the best possible outcomes of a release and recommended (breast)feeding plans for optimizing the chance of success.