It could be an assymetrical jaw. I think there is a picture in The
Breastfeeding Atlas, for reference.
On Oct 3, 2012 4:23 PM, "Rene and Alan Drake" <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> Thank you for these suggestions! I have already passed these ideas on to
> the mother.
>
> A few weeks back I did mention the possibility of a TT, and she did ask -
> I believe her pediatrician - but the idea was dismissed. I am not qualified
> to evaluate for TT, myself, as I have no experience with them, so can
> neither argue nor confirm the diagnosis. It would make sense, though. As we
> live in a military community overseas, the medical staff is constantly
> rotating I'm not sure how much knowledge the docs here have regarding TT.
> Is there somewhere reliable where I can get more information on recognizing
> various TT so that I can make suggestions with more confidence (of course,
> always with the disclaimer "I am not qualified to diagnose, but I
> suspect...")?
>
> I think CST is a wonderful idea! Somewhat related - no other asymmetry has
> been observed. Latch is the same on both sides, baby looks both directions
> and muscle tone seems symmetric.
>
> Keep the great info coming! I hate to see a mother suffer - especially a
> friend - but I appreciate the opportunity to learn more from the wise ones
> here.
>
> Rene
>
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