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Tongue-Tied Part II Frenotomy – To Cut or Not to Cut
Frenotomy To Cut or Not to Cut? That is the Question. Part II of II What is a Frenotomy? A frenotomy is a surgical procedure that releases a tight sublingual frenulum by clipping the frenulum by use of surgical scissors or by use of a directed laser. ENT (ear, nose, and throat) specialists and pediatric…
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Tongue-Tied Part 1
Tongue-Tied? (The Diagnosis Du Jour) Part I of II What is a tongue-tie? The medical term for tongue-tie is ankyloglossia which is derived from the Greek language meaning “stiff tongue”. This occurs when a fold of tissue under the tongue called the sublingual frenulum restricts the movement of the tongue. It’s this restriction of tongue…
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CLC versus IBCLC
What is the Difference Between a CLC and an IBCLC? CLC stands for Certified Lactation Counselor. To obtain the CLC credential, you must complete 45 hours of approved lactation education then pass a certification exam. Once certified, recertification happens every 3 years requiring 18 contact hours of continuing education focused on lactation topics. There are…
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5 Steps to Successful Breastfeeding
5 Steps for a Successful Breastfeeding Experience Before your Baby Arrives 1. Attend a Breastfeeding Class and/or Schedule a Prenatal Lactation Consultation Better yet, bring your spouse/significant other/support person as he/she will be instrumental to your success with breastfeeding. Studies show that an uninvolved or unsupportive spouse is one of the top five reasons mothers…