Tight Frenula and Breastfeeding

When a new mother begins to breastfeed her child, she spends much of her time focusing on bringing in her milk supply and getting the perfect latch. But sometimes a tight frenulum, or tongue-tie, greatly hinders this process. How do you know if your baby has this problem? What are your options for treating it? And how effective are these treatments?

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  • The Best Online Breastfeeding Resources

    There’s a lot of breastfeeding information online. What are the most reliable sites for the best breastfeeding support? What are some great sites where you can network with other breastfeeding moms?

  • Nursing Basics for New Moms

    There’s a lot to think about when you begin breastfeeding for the first time. What should you expecting in the beginning? What can you do now to make this transition into motherhood happen as smoothly as possible?

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