What is it with journalists? Back in January I spoke to Samira Shackle from The Times about tongue-tie division in babies. I kept notes of that conversation. She gave the impression she was going to produce a carefully researched, balanced article on the topic. I think most readers will agree she hasn’t. Certainly, the parents…
All babies will have periods where they are unsettled, cry and ‘fuss.’ This is normal behaviour. Babies don’t have the power of language so they ‘fuss’ to let us know something isn’t right or they need something. Common reasons are overtiredness, too much stimulation, and wanting to be held to feel safe and connected to…
I often get enquiries for parents asking me if I cut ‘posterior’ tongue-ties. These parents often do not have a clue what this terminology means as no one has explained it to them. But they are sometimes given the impression division of this type of tongue-tie is complicated and risky. So, this blog will seek…
I admin a support group on Facebook for parents with tongue-tie babies and this question is often asked. On that group we don’t allow the posting of photos for ‘diagnosis’ or for unqualified opinions by the public because assessment of tongue-tie pre and post division should include as assessment of tongue function and feeding. Photographs…
I deliberately avoided this issue when writing my book ‘Why Tongue-tie Matters’ in 2020/21 because of the lack of evidence and my own conflicting thoughts on this. But I often get asked for my opinion and whether I would advise parents to seek out myofunctional therapy so for what it is worth here is where…
Just wanted to share a positive development in our feeding journey. It took 18weeks (15post division) but Edward has suddenly started feeding without nipple shields. I don’t think I believed you and others who said it will likely just happen when he’s ready. I used to try daily, then gave up about a month ago…
Hi Sarah, You may not remember me but Autumn 2021 we saw you a couple of times in your clinic (and a couple of times at Ely Milks) with our son Joshua. He had a very severe tongue tie (you said it was probably one of the worst 5 you’ve ever seen), and had to…
Hi Sarah, I just wanted to give you an update as it has now been about a month since you did my baby Charlotte’s tongue tie division. It took a while to see a big difference, and you said it could, but she now latches a lot better, much reduced clicking and reflux. My supply…
So, you are worried about your baby’s feeding, sleep or reflux and you are looking for help? How do you know from whom to seek help? Unfortunately, with the current staffing and resourcing issues in the NHS and local authorities, exacerbated by the impact of Covid, more and more families are looking outside the NHS…
Joshua is coming up to ten months now and I just wanted to write to you to say thank you for all you did to help us get back on track with nursing those months ago. If we hadn’t found you I think my milk supply would have continued to drop… Though the expressing was…