Frenotomy for infants with tongue tie improves breastfeeding ability and maternal nipple pain The purpose of this study was to determine whether frenotomy for infants with tongue tie improved maternal nipple pain and ability to breastfeed.
Tongue tie & breastfeeding, Hogan 2005 A randomized, controlled trial has shown that dividing tongue-ties is safe and results in greater improvements to feeding success than the intensive skilled support of a lactation consultant.
Tongue tie & breastfeeding, Griffiths 2004 This study assesses outcomes of dividing tongue tie without an anaesthetic in 215 infants of less than 3 months who had major problems breastfeeding, despite professional support.
Tongue tie & breastfeeding, Ballard 2002 A recent study has shown that dividing tongue ties improves attachment and reduces pain for the mother during breastfeeding.
