Evidence Based Infant Feeding

Are Tongue-tie surgeries overperformed?

Tongue-tie has been gaining attention as a possible cause of breastfeeding problems, but there’s concern that surgeries to correct it are being over performed. AAP recommends parents work with a team of pediatricians, lactation coaches and feeding therapists to help solve breastfeeding problems. Find more info about tongue-tie: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/baby/breastfeeding/Pages/tongue-tie-in-babies-how-ankyloglossia-affects-breastfeeding.aspx