Baby losing weight? There are a multitude of reasons why this may be the case. Inadequate breastfeeding could be the culprit. The exact breastfeeding problem can be tougher to pinpoint, however. The inability for an infant to get adequate sustenance during [...]
Being tongue tied is not simply a nervous stutter or lisp; it is an actual restriction of the movement of the tongue caused by a short lingual frenum, the whitish cord underneath the tongue. This condition is also called “ankyloglossia”. There [...]
First-time mothers may be warned by others how difficult and painful breastfeeding can be. However, aside from some discomfort during the initial adjustment period when mom and baby are working to establish their breastfeeding relationship, any notable pain should subside soon [...]
Untreated tongue ties have a range of consequences, both in childhood and adulthood. While each patient’s case is unique, it is important to know why your doctor might suggest treatment based on short and long term quality of life implications. [...]
Like the majority of people, you may expect that oral hygiene becomes important only when an infant starts to get his or her baby teeth. No teeth, no worries? Wrong. Oral hygiene should actually begin shortly after a baby is [...]
