Dear Nancy,
Thank you for your comment. Sadly, you are correct that we need more 
research on this subject.
Although this issue does not present ground breaking new research for 
readers, what it does do is add much food for thought. I read it cover 
to cover as soon as I got it and have been pondering the various 
questions ever since.
As you can see from the panel, there are many opinions out there on 
tongue tie. Until we have more research, "expert opinion" is consider a 
valuable resource. I don't think this issue was meant to convince 
doctors to change their minds about tongue tie. I believe it was meant 
for USLCA members, who are primarily IBCLCs, trying to do there best for 
breastfeeding mothers and babies, and they need more information.
I acknowledge that I am prejudice having helped start this journal for 
USLCA back in the day and being an Associate Editor for Clinical 
Lactation. What we are trying to do is provide our members with 
information that will help them in their day to day clinical work.
I also feel that the point made in the editorial that we need to be 
respectful to our colleagues was also important. I have been shocked 
what professionals have said about other professionals about tongue tie. 
Acting professionally is part of being a professional. :  )
Warmly,

Barbara Robertson, MA, IBCLC, RLC
The Breastfeeding Center of Ann Arbor
bfcaa.com

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