Catherine Watson Genna is a renowned International Board Certified Lactation Consultant in private practice in New York City and author of Supporting Sucking Skills in Breastfeeding Infants. She specializes in teaching professionals around the world how treat to babies with anatomical, genetic and/or neurological issues. Today, she joins us to discuss the controversial topic of tongue tie. The research indicates 5-10% of babies suffer from feeding difficulties that require a surgical procedure known as a frenotomy, however far more than 10% are being diagnosed with tie-tongue and are treated for it. That means a majority of babies with tight frenulum may simply need latch support or muscular-skeletal work to improve their feeding function.

Other topics we cover today include:

How to know if it's really tongue-tie
Torticolllis
High or arched palates
Upper lip ties

...and, most important, we offer advice on how to get the best latch with your baby.

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#295 | Is My Baby Tongue-Tied? with Author Cathy Watson Genna, IBCLC

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#295 | Is My Baby Tongue-Tied? with Author Cathy Watson Genna, IBCLC