Researchers have recently called for human lactation research to be conceptualized as a
biological framework where maternal and infant factors impacting human milk, in terms of …

Importance The influence of tongue tie, or ankyloglossia, on breastfeeding is the subject of
growing debate. Restriction of tongue mobility from the frenulum varies greatly among …

Objective To identify and seek consensus on issues and controversies related to
ankyloglossia and upper lip tie in children by using established methodology for American …

Surgical release of the lingual frenulum (frenotomy) has become an increasingly common
procedure, performed from birth through to adulthood. Surprisingly, detailed anatomy of the …

Background Clinical experience has identified neonatal ankyloglossia, or “tongue-tie,” in a
breastfeeding infant, as a potential source of maternal nipple discomfort and trauma, and of …

Objectives (1) Describe trends in the diagnosis of ankyloglossia and the use of lingual
frenotomy and (2) analyze patient-and hospital-level factors as compared with the total …

Nipple pain is a common reason for premature cessation of breastfeeding. Despite the
benefits of breastfeeding for both infant and mother, clinical support for problems such as …

Objectives A programme was introduced in Canterbury, New Zealand to evaluate the
diagnosis and treatment of frenulum releases in newborn infants with suspected tongue-tie …

Aim To investigate the incidence and characteristics of complications arising from frenotomy
for ankyloglossia (tongue‐tie) in New Zealand. Methods Prospective surveillance among …

Aim To evaluate breastfeeding symptoms associated with ankyloglossia/tongue‐tie.
Methods Databases included PubMed, Embase, CINAHL, PsycINFO, Web of Science, and …