Find an ear nose and throat specialist, they will do the clipping. Pedi's
and dentists do not want to do this! And YES it can make a HUGE difference
in how effectively a baby nurses. It also can affect how willing a baby is
to eat solids when he is old enough to do so. Funny - they will clip it then
without hesitation!

Regards,
Michelle


-----Original Message-----
From: Lactation Information and Discussion
[mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of Gloria
Buoncristiano-Thai
Sent: Wednesday, July 24, 2002 2:58 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Tongue-Tie


Aloha all,

I hope you do not mind this vent.  This is the second time that I have a
mother with a baby, who is tongue-tied and not gaining weight.  It is a very
obvious tongue tie.  The doctors all agree, but say that is not the reason
the baby is not gaining and sent the mom home telling her to give formula.
I
have been making calls all morning up and down the coast to doctors and
dentists and no one will clip it.  There is a doctor who lives 3 hours away
willing to clip--if the mom will travel that far.

I am so frustrated.  I have never been in a situation like this before.

Thanks.

Aloha,
Gloria Thai

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