Source: New Zealand Plunket Society – Press Release/Statement:
Headline: Our take on tongue-tie surgery
You might have read news reports today about an increase in the number of children having tongue-tie surgery.
Plunket takes the same perspective as La Leche League and the College of Midwives – mums getting an assessment from a trained professional to determine the cause of breastfeeding issues is key. It’s important to avoid unnecessary surgery, for the child and also for the mum – it is important that the correct cause of breastfeeding issues is addressed and the mum isgetting the support she needs to breastfeed.
When a tongue-tie is determined to be the cause of breastfeeding issues, parents can make an informed decision about whether they want their child to have a frenotomy.
Parents who have questions can talk to their Plunket Nurse or call PlunketLine.
Posted by Jen Riches on
16 November 2017
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