Newborns are known for being fussy: In those first weeks after birth, babies often struggle to get the hang of sleeping and feeding properly. But, while every new parent prepares for many sleepless ...

Tongue-tie is more than a just a metaphor for stumbling over your words. It’s an actual oral condition that can impact many things from breastfeeding to your airway, from speech to dental health.

Tongue-tie (ankyloglossia) can be alarming for new parents—but does your child's tongue actually need to be clipped? Cindy Gellner, MD, addresses the myths and facts about a frenotomy, from the ...

When the connective tissue under a newborn's tongue is too tight, it prevents the baby from being able to breastfeed properly. A simple surgical snip can fix the problem, but many doctors do not ...

Tongue-tie, also known as ankyloglossia, is a condition some babies are born with that limits their tongue movements. To do its job well, your tongue needs to be able to reach almost every part of ...

When you welcome a newborn into the world, your baby will be checked for any signs of health problems or complications, from an unusual heart beat to irregular skin color or texture. Still, sometimes ...

Congratulations on your new bundle of joy! Is it joyful? What if your baby cries, fusses and isn’t feeding well? Perhaps you’ve tried breast and bottle-feeding without success. After talking to family ...

Sharon Smart is Vice Chair for the International Consortium of oral Ankylofrenula Professionals and Treasurer for the Australasian Society of Tethered Oral Tissues. These are volunteer roles. David ...

Breastfeeding your newborn might seem like a natural thing, but it doesn’t always come naturally or easily to you or baby. One reason some babies might have more difficulty breastfeeding is because of ...

When a baby has tongue-tie (aka ankyloglossia), it means that the tongue’s range of motion is restricted. This can (but doesn’t always) cause problems with feeding, swallowing and talking. If you ...

Complications following a procedure to treat tongue-tie in babies are occurring that can result in admission to hospital, something a University of Otago pediatrician says needs to be better ...