What are the symptoms of tongue-tie in babies?
ANSWER
It’s often found because of problems breastfeeding. You may notice your baby:
Along with symptoms, you may hurt during and after breastfeeding. You may also have sore or cracked nipples. But tongue-tie isn’t the only reason there may be breastfeeding problems. So if you’re having them, talk to your doctor.
- Can’t latch well
- Tends to chew more than suck
- Doesn’t gain weight the way you’d expect
- Feeds for a long time, takes a short break, then feeds for another long stretch
- Is fussy when trying to feed
- Makes a clicking sound while feeding
- Seems hungry all the time
From: What Is Tongue-Tie in Babies? WebMD Medical Reference
Reviewed by Roy Benaroch on January 10, 2018
SOURCES:
Mayo Clinic: “Tongue-Tie (Ankyloglossia).”
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia: “Ankyloglossia (Tongue-Tie).”
National Health Service: “Tongue-Tie.”
Victoria State Government, Better Health Channel: “Tongue-Tie.”
SOURCES:
Mayo Clinic: “Tongue-Tie (Ankyloglossia).”
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia: “Ankyloglossia (Tongue-Tie).”
National Health Service: “Tongue-Tie.”
Victoria State Government, Better Health Channel: “Tongue-Tie.”
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