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Tongue Tie in New Babies

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  As new parents, we often face unexpected challenges. One such challenge was our newborn's struggle with   breastfeeding . We soon found out our baby had a tongue tie. This discovery opened our eyes to many concerns and questions about our child's development. Tongue tie, or  ankyloglossia , is a condition present at birth. It restricts the tongue's range of motion. An unusually short, thick, or tight band of tissue, called the  lingual frenulum , ties the tongue to the mouth floor. This can make  breastfeeding  hard for newborns 1 . Tongue tie affects between 0.2% to 10.7% of the population  1 . It's often overlooked, especially in mild cases. Tongue tie can be divided into two types: anterior and posterior, with anterior being more visible 1 . Parents often notice tongue tie during  breastfeeding . Babies may have trouble latching, leading to poor  milk transfer  and weight issues. This can be frustrating for both the baby and the mot...