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Tongue-Tie Challenges: A Mother’s Journey

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Overview

Here’s a heartfelt story of how a mother overcame tongue-tie challenges in breastfeeding with help from a lactation consultant.

Story

Background

Breastfeeding was something I had always envisioned as a natural and beautiful part of motherhood. But shortly after my baby was born, I found myself facing unexpected challenges. Each time I tried to nurse, my baby struggled to latch properly, and the pain was intense.

At first, I thought it was just the usual difficulties that comes with learning to breastfeed, but as the days passed, I noticed my baby wasn’t gaining weight as expected. Feedings were long, exhausting, and often left both of us in tears. That’s when I began to suspect something might be wrong. After some research and conversations with other mothers, I came across the term “tongue-tie,” and everything started to make sense.

Finding a Solution

I reached out to a lactation consultant. From the moment I first spoke to her, I felt a sense of relief. She carefully examined my baby and confirmed my baby not only had a tongue-tie, but lip-ties as well. This condition is where the strip of skin connecting the tongue to the bottom of the mouth is too tight, and the strips of skin connecting the lips to the gums are also too tight. Both of these conditions were preventing my baby from latching correctly and staying latched throughout a nursing session.

The lactation consultant guided me through our options and explained how tongue-tie could be addressed. She provided immediate strategies to make breastfeeding more comfortable, such as different nursing positions and techniques to help my baby latch better. She also connected us with a pediatric specialist who confirmed and released the tongue- and lip-ties.

Takeaway

With the lactation consultant’s support, I felt empowered to continue breastfeeding. She was there for us every step of the way, offering not just practical advice but emotional encouragement. After the tongue-tie was treated, the difference was remarkable. My baby was able to latch more effectively, and feeding became so much easier. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!

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