Notice feeding, not just the tongue
Families may notice difficulty latching or staying latched, prolonged feeds, clicking during feeding or concerns about milk transfer. Persistent nipple pain can also lead a breastfeeding parent to seek help.
These experiences have many possible causes. They do not confirm tongue-tie, and neither a photograph nor an online grading chart can replace a feeding assessment.
Bring useful observations
Tell your child's pediatric clinician how often feeding concerns occur, whether feeds seem effective and what you have noticed about wet diapers and growth. A lactation professional can observe positioning, latch and milk transfer.
Seek prompt pediatric advice if feeding is poor, wet diapers decrease or weight gain is a concern. Do not wait for a tongue-tie appointment when an infant may not be taking enough milk.
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