Tongue and lip ties, how they may affect breast feeding, and how to recognize and treat them, have become a hot topic in pediatrics and allied specialties. In this session, we will discuss the anatomy and mechanics of the latch and the infant and maternal factors that can affect it. We'll address risks and benefits of treatment of tongue and lip ties, strategies to achieve and maintain breastfeeding success after frenulectomy procedures, and other factors that may influence or limit results.
Learning Objectives:
Objective 1: Identify the anatomic structures and mechanisms involved in breastfeeding
Objective 2: Describe the interaction between structure and function in breastfeeding dyads with latching difficulties
Objective 3: Describe the signs that oral ties may be present and when to refer for further evaluation
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