how do you do the tongue lifting? finger or tongue depressor?
What about using a washcloth wrapped finger?

~Zena Kay, IBCLC

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From: Lactation Information and Discussion
[mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Catherine Watson Genna BS,
IBCLC
Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2011 8:33 AM
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Subject: Re: [LACTNET] sore nipples after frenotomy

Tongue lifting should start at the second feeding after the frenotomy, 
as long as there has not been problems with bleeding.  The goal is to 
prevent the frenotomy site from contracting or the edges from healing 
back together. Since scar tissue is less elastic, healing/scarring will 
make things worse.

Catherine Watson Genna BS, IBCLC  NYC  cwgenna.com


On 3/1/2011 4:51 PM, [log in to unmask] wrote:
>
> Cathy writes:
>
> IATP  (International Affiliation of Tongue-tie Professionals) members have
> been  finding this reduces the likelihood of needing to revise a
frenotomy.
> It's not  too late for her to start if she has not been doing  this.
>
>
>
>
> ~~~ Is there a too early? Is it best to start by the next feeding?
> Peace,
> Judy
>
> Judy LeVan  Fram, PT, IBCLC, LLLL
> Brooklyn, NY,  USA
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