tongue-tie
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An estimated 7% of babies are diagnosed with a condition called tongue-tie, in which the connection between the tongue and the floor of the mouth is too strong and limits tongue movement.
From Science Daily • Apr. 29, 2024
Ms. Henstrom is part of a booming industry of lactation consultants and dentists that aggressively markets the procedures, even for babies that have no signs of tongue-tie and despite a small risk of serious complications.
From New York Times • Feb. 15, 2024
Clare suspected Lily might have a posterior tongue-tie, but a midwife at Southmead Hospital was unable to confirm if she was correct.
From BBC • Feb. 12, 2022
Both women are calling for midwives and health visitors to be better trained to diagnose tongue-tie.
From BBC • Feb. 12, 2022
Bolting of food or overeating results in vomiting and gas, and thus interferes with normal nursing, as also may tongue-tie.
From The Mother and Her Child by Sadler, William S.
