Breastfeeding Definition: Frenulum
August 30, 2008 by Angela White, J.D., breastfeeding counselor
Filed under breastfeeding, health of the baby
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
