Resources

The following resources cover a variety of topics and are intended to help educate and inform parents, both before and after the procedure. 

Dr. Ghaheri's Blog:

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I can't say enough good things about Dr. Bobby Ghaheri. His blog is extremely educational and informative. I always recommend parents should read up on tongue ties and the rationale behind releasing them before having treatment done. 

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https://www.drghaheri.com/blog/

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Breastfeeding:

 

The following is an article from the American Academy of Pediatrics on the efficacy of release on tongue-tied newborns (and how it improves nipple pain during breastfeeding):  http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/128/2/280.long

 

It is crucial to follow up with your lactation specialist to ensure your baby has proper positioning to help develop a proper latch now that the lip and/or tongue are released. If you need help finding a lactation specialist, please ask Dr. Aaronson for some recommendations. 

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The "lip flipple" is a technique to help get a deeper latch. Example: https://themilkmeg.com/get-better-latch-exaggerated.../

Sleeping Tongue Posture:

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qb-TO-ZvNEM

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Tummy Time Exercises:

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M3rCtW9DMD4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gs9nC-o8XWM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pgeJM3u3_Tw

 

Suck training: 


http://feedthebabyllc.com/suckling-exercises/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5SAbo0XfDWc
https://vimeo.com/55658345


Bodywork:

 

Bodywork (chiropractics, acupuncture, craniosacral therapy, etc.) releases the tense fascia so that there is less pain and so that your baby's body can adapt to its new function. It helps assimilate the new function and ensures better mobility. Be sure to use a bodyworker who has experience treating infants and is knowledgeable about ties. 


Rationale:
http://www.drghaheri.com/.../it-takes-a-team-to-improve...

AnkyloglossiaBodyworkers.com
http://www.michalechatham.com/.../tether-berg-or-tether-floe

What bodywork for babies looks like:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=5x8HXXwvoa8