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Weaning & tongue-tie

Slow weaning, tongue-tie support, medications

Weaning6 min read

The safest way to wean is slowly: drop one feeding every 2–3 days, starting with the least important ones (usually midday) and keeping the f…

Diagnosis9 min read

Tongue tie (ankyloglossia) is a tight frenulum that restricts tongue movement. In breastfeeding, it can cause nipple pain, poor milk transfe…

Diagnosis6 min read

Lip tie and tongue tie are both tight frenulums, but in different locations. Tongue tie is a short lingual frenulum (under the tongue) that …

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