Tongue-Tie and Postpartum Depression: What is the Link?
April 19, 2024
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While the joy of having a baby can be something a woman looks forward to throughout her pregnancy, its arrival can spur a new array of emotions that may be unexpected. Postpartum depression is real, and it affects an estimated 10% of new mothers. Part of the mental struggle women experience is the inability to nurse or feed their baby, whether it is due to a lip- or tongue-tie or the psychological toll that occurs in the weeks and months following the birth of their child. Find out if there might be a link between postpartum depression and a child’s restricted lip or tongue tissues.
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