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Think a lip or tongue tie is no big deal? Check out this list of mama and baby symptoms. If you or your baby are experiencing any of these, you may consider getting the tie(s) lasered or clipped. Lilly Family Dentistry in Whitefish provides this service, among others. MAMAS SYMPTOMS Creased/flat/blanched nipple after feedings Cracked/blistered/bleeding nipples Discomfort while nursing Plugged ducts Thrush/mastitis Sleep deprivation (Because baby is not able to nurse efficiently they compensate by nursing more often, leading to frequent night feedings. My first son was still nursing every 2 hours at 8 months old) BABYS SYMPTOMS Difficulty latching on or falls off the breast easily Gumming our chewing the nipple while nursing Unable to hold a paci or bottle Gassy (babies with ties often swallow a lot of air because they cannot maintain suction properly) Poor weight gain Excessive drooling Baby is not able to fully drain breast Choking on milk or popping off to gasp for air while nursing Falling asleep during feedings, then waking a short while later to nurse again Sleep deprivation (due to the need for frequent feedings) Extended nursing episodes - aka marathon nursing sessions Clicking noises while sucking Popping on and off breast often Biting – Babies who have trouble grasping the nipple sometimes try to use their teeth to hold on. (Once they come in, of course) Gap between teeth/jaw issues PROBLEMS ASSOCIATED WITH TONGUE AND LIP TIES Babies may not be able to stimulate milk production through vigorous nursing, leading to low milk supply Painful nursing/early weaning because child gets too frustrated Improper tongue mobility may prevent babies from clearing milk from their mouth, causing tooth decay (especially in the front teeth) Colic Reflux Sleep deprivation for mama and baby (due to the need for frequent feedings) Speech difficulties Gap between teeth/jaw issues
Posted on: Tue, 06 May 2014 00:54:00 +0000

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