On 14/06/2012 19:03, Sue Jacoby, IBCLC wrote:
> Hello,
> Today a wonderful young navy pediatrician gave a presentation about tongue ties at our health department, and several (older!) local pediatricians attended- yay!  There was a question which I believe blind-sided her a bit- it was "what if the mother has a breast infection?  Can she nurse the baby on that breast immediately after the clipping?"  She wavered and then said she might suggest pumping just to be safe...but I don't believe this would be necessary at all.  Your thoughts?
> Sue
>
I can't see why it's thought to be an issue. Are they concerned about 
possible infection of the frenulotomy site? The bacteria causing 
mastitis would mostly be the ordinary ones found on the nipple anyway. 
Or is it a query about latching? Sorry if I'm being dense... I honestly 
don't see why this is thought to be a potential problem.


Best wishes,

Dr Sarah Vaughan
MBChB MRCGP

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