I came across the CPS position statement on tongue-tie and breastfeeding,
published in Feb? 2002.

(I was searching for a position statement by the CPS on formula samples in
ped's offices... :-/)

I haven't seen a reference or discussion in Lactnet so I thought I'd post
it.

>Ankyloglossia and breastfeeding

>Community Paediatrics Committee, Canadian Paediatric Society (CPS)

>Paediatrics & Child Health 2002; 7(4), 269-70
>Reference No. CP02-02

<Snip>

> Conclusion
>
> Ankyloglossia is relatively uncommon in the newborn population. Most of the
> time, it is an anatomical finding without significant consequences for the
> newborn or infant affected by this condition. Current evidence seems to
> demonstrate that despite ankyloglosssia, most newborns are able to breastfeed
> succesfully (7,10).
>
> Surgical intervention is not usually warranted, but may be necessary if the
> association between significant ankyloglossia and major breastfeeding problems
> has been identified (20).
>
> More definitive recommendations must await more precise criteria for diagnosis
> along with the appropriately designed clinical trials.

The complete position statement is here:

http://www.cps.ca/english/statements/CP/cp02-02.htm

Jodine Chase

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