Do Tongue Ties Affect Breastfeeding?
| Autor: | D. Mervyn Griffiths |
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| Rok vydání: | 2004 |
| Předmět: |
Adult
Male Pediatrics medicine.medical_specialty Lactation consultant Breastfeeding Affect (psychology) Tongue Frenulum Pediatric surgery medicine Humans Prospective Studies Prospective cohort study Lingual Frenum business.industry Age Factors Infant Newborn Infant Obstetrics and Gynecology Breast Feeding Treatment Outcome medicine.anatomical_structure Nipples Female business Breast feeding |
| Zdroj: | Journal of Human Lactation. 20:409-414 |
| ISSN: | 1552-5732 0890-3344 |
| Popis: | This study assessed indications for and safety and outcome of simple division of tongue tie without an anesthetic. There were 215 infants younger than 3 months (mean 0-19 days) who had major problems breastfeeding, despite professional support. Symptoms, tongue tie details, safety of division, and complications were recorded. Feeding was assessed by the mothers immediately, at 24 hours, and 3 months after division. Prior to division, 88% had difficulty latching, 77% of mothers experienced nipple trauma, and 72% had a continuous feeding cycle. During division, 18% slept throughout; 60% cried more after division (mean 0-15 seconds). There were no significant complications. Within 24 hours, 80% were feeding better. Overall, 64% breastfed for at least 3 months (UK national average is 30%). Initial assessment, diagnosis, and help, followed by division and subsequent support by a qualified lactation consultant, might ensure that even more mothers and infants benefit from breastfeeding. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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