Tongue Tie Symptoms
Mom’s Symptoms:
Cracked and bleeding nipples
Milk supply-decreased and over supply
Drop in supply especially at 3 months
Misshapen nipples/lipstick deformity
Mastitis and/or clogged ducts
Prolonged feedings
Vasospasms-white marking on nipple immediately after feeding
Fatigue, anxiety, and depression
Baby’s Symptoms:
Pops on and off breast, Shallow latch
Clicking while nursing
Reflux or colic
Poor weight gain
Noisy breathing/Snoring/Excessive Drooling
Torticollis
Milk leaks when feeding
Gagging
Feeds constantly
Constipation, Gassy, food sensitivities
Not sleeping long stretches
Falls asleep at the breast
Unable to hold a pacifier
Difficulty finding a bottle that works.
Thrush, Recurrent ear/sinus infections
Child/Adult/Long term Complications
Headaches/Migraines
Ear Infections
Reflux
Restless Sleeper/Restless Leg Syndrome.
Fatigue/Sleep more than normal
Sinus issues, Snoring Issues, Mouth breathing/Nasal congestion
Adenoid/Tonsil obstruction/enlargement
Speech issues/delays
Difficulty swallowing
Sleep Apnea
Sensory development: affects fascia which affects lower motor function, posture, etc
Orthodontic issues-may need to cut for braces/dentures. High palate/expander needed