Breastfeeding 1-2-3 » frenulum http://www.blisstree.com/breastfeeding123 Breastfeeding 1-2-3: A Blog for Breastfeeding Tips and Support Fri, 11 Dec 2009 14:43:41 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 Breastfeeding Definition: Frenulum http://www.blisstree.com/breastfeeding123/breastfeeding-definition-frenulum/ http://www.blisstree.com/breastfeeding123/breastfeeding-definition-frenulum/#comments Sat, 30 Aug 2008 21:44:40 +0000 Angela White, J.D., breastfeeding counselor http://www.breastfeeding123.com/breastfeeding-definition-frenulum/ Post from: Breastfeeding 1-2-3

]]> In breastfeeding terminology, a baby’s “frenulum” is the membrane that connects the tongue to the floor of the mouth. A short frenulum is called tongue-tie (technically, “ankyloglossia”), and tongue-tie can interfere with successful breastfeeding. There remains controversy among medical and lactation professionals about whether or not a short frenulum should be surgically clipped.

For more information on tongue-tie, see:

~ AskDrSears.com
~ DrGreene.com
~ Kellymom.com

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