Research suggests that approximately 1 in 10 babies may be born with some membrane under the tongue. But only about half of those babies display significantly reduced tongue function, making breast or bottle feeding difficult.

These babies are likely to benefit from treatment to release the restriction that the membrane is having on the tongue and enable to baby to feed effectively.

Some mothers and their babies find it easier to feed straight after the procedure. Others may find it takes longer for feeding to improve, sometimes a week or more, as their baby gets used to breastfeeding. Hopefully your baby will be able to get a fuller feed and the nutrition it needs, and you should also have less nipple damage and pain.

Also, having your breastfeeding specialist see your baby a week after releasing the tongue-tie will help improve results. So please make sure you have arranged two follow-up appointments, a week apart, at day 5 – 7 and again at day 10 – 14, with your breastfeeding specialist or the person who referred you to the clinic