So last week i was finally able to take my nursling to another LC for a third opinion on her latch. She was highly recommended to me by a friend and has 13ish years of experience.
She did a pretty good check on her. She said that DD is showing signs of a posterior tongue tie, but that becasue she is so tense in her chin, jaw and back that it may just be muscular and not a "true" tongue tie.
She didn't check her for lip tie, and i know those two things are often seen together. After comparing some photos on the internet and the inside of DD's upper lip, i believe she may have lip tie ...which leads me to believe she probably also has a "true" posterior tongue tie.
I currently live in Sacramento but we are planning on moving very soon. I would like to get this taken care of ASAP because i don't think it will be easily taken care of where we plan to move too.
So, what i'm wondering is if i post a pic of what i believe is her lip tie, is there anyone in here who has experience that can confirm that that is what a lip tie looks like?
Also, does anyone have any idea of where i can take DD to get this fixed without having to take her to her pedi (who i don't think will know much about it) or a list of doctors in this area or something?
TIA!
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I'm going to call up on Monday, my 2yo has a lip-tie, which has given her a gap between her top front teeth and helped cause her tooth decay. It wasn't checked by any medical professional but it's easy enough to spot yourself. I expect a fight to a) get the referral I need and b) find someone to clip it. Or maybe I should do that in reverse order. Another member of momcafe advised I call up the places that do LANAP and ask if they correct lip-tie. Still haven't done it yet, I hate talking to strangers on the phone.
The tight jaw muscles are most likely caused by the PTT.
This is who you need to see in Sacramento:
Jaye Simpson, CLE, IBCLC, RLC, CIIM, BC
Owner
(916) 613-5210
IBCLC@breastfeedingnetwork.net
Quoting Ginnygurl97:
We just found out my 5 week boy has a lip tie. But his pedi said we won't do anything yet. He can't latch me well, but can take a Playtex nurser bottle well. That unless it affects his speech they don't do much for them at a young age. I am going to be doing more research on this as well. Let me know what you find and I'll do the same!!!
Right now it is affecting his ability to breastfeed! You need to see a different doctor!
Posterior Tongue Tie Information
Breastfeeding with an upper labial tie (lip tie)
Trouble Breastfeeding? Look in your baby's mouth. (Overcoming lip and tongue tie with an older baby)
To share with a reluctant provider: The American Academy of Pediatrics' newsletter on tongue tie and breastfeeding
Quoting Ginnygurl97:
We just found out my 5 week boy has a lip tie. But his pedi said we won't do anything yet. He can't latch me well, but can take a Playtex nurser bottle well. That unless it affects his speech they don't do much for them at a young age. I am going to be doing more research on this as well. Let me know what you find and I'll do the same!!!
It's not the look of the tie, but the restrictions it presents. Some babies don't look tied, but have a submucosal tie that restricts them from even bottle feeding. So frustrating for many of us with posterior tied babies :/
Quoting banana-bear:
I BF successfully for a year with my daughter that was badly tongue tied. She never had it clipped.
Quoting maggiemom2000:The tight jaw muscles are most likely caused by the PTT.
This is who you need to see in Sacramento:
Jaye Simpson, CLE, IBCLC, RLC, CIIM, BC
Owner
(916) 613-5210
IBCLC@breastfeedingnetwork.netShe can help with the LT/PTT and the tight muscles.She will refer you to Dr. Judd who is excellent with newborns and TT:Dr. Lynn Judd D.D.S. | 1568 Creekside Dr., Suite 101, Folsom, CA 95630 | (916) 983-1999Call Jaye and tell her that Teglene sent you!!!
Jaye is actually the LC that i saw. We are currently getting services from Dr. Gray (chiropractor) to help with her tension and i'm using baby massage.
I will give Jaye another call tho and just let her know what i've discovered and see if i can get that refferal. I also have OAL so some of the signs of TT were easy to blame on the OAL (like the losing of suction, dribbling, etc).
Quoting Baby_Avas_Momma:
If he's not latching well, it really should he cut. I'd get a second opinion mama.
Quoting Ginnygurl97:
We just found out my 5 week boy has a lip tie. But his pedi said we won't do anything yet. He can't latch me well, but can take a Playtex nurser bottle well. That unless it affects his speech they don't do much for them at a young age. I am going to be doing more research on this as well. Let me know what you find and I'll do the same!!!
Quoting maggiemom2000:
Quoting Ginnygurl97:
We just found out my 5 week boy has a lip tie. But his pedi said we won't do anything yet. He can't latch me well, but can take a Playtex nurser bottle well. That unless it affects his speech they don't do much for them at a young age. I am going to be doing more research on this as well. Let me know what you find and I'll do the same!!!Right now it is affecting his ability to breastfeed! You need to see a different doctor!
See the list of frenotomy surgeons here to find one near you: http://www.lowmilksupply.org/frenotomy.shtmlLots of links to more info:
Posterior Tongue Tie InformationSelf Help for tongue tie and latch (photos and descriptions which may help you find tongue tie yourself, plus tips on improving latch)
Breastfeeding with an upper labial tie (lip tie)
Trouble Breastfeeding? Look in your baby's mouth. (Overcoming lip and tongue tie with an older baby)
To share with a reluctant provider: The American Academy of Pediatrics' newsletter on tongue tie and breastfeeding
Opening a Closed Door: An Unexpected Relationship Between a New Mom & a Lactation Consultant
Ped or family doctor?
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on Feb. 3, 2013 at 12:46 AM