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5 Tips to Help Your Baby Latch During Breastfeeding

January 20, 2021

Filed under: Uncategorized — lehighvalley @ 9:15 pm
a mother breastfeeding her baby

Breastfeeding a special time for bonding between you and your baby. But it can also be overwhelming, difficult, and challenging, especially if your infant has latching issues in Phillipsburg. Not knowing what to do or how to properly feed your baby can lead to feelings of depression, sadness, and uncertainty about how to handle the situation. Fortunately, there are experts who can provide tips designed to help with the process and make nursing easier for both you and your child. Read on to learn more.

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Breastfeeding Difficulties: Signs Your Baby Has a Lip or Tongue-Tie

December 13, 2020

Filed under: Uncategorized — lehighvalley @ 8:28 pm
a mother and her baby lying on a bed laughing and playing together

A lip and/or tongue-tie in Phillipsburg is not uncommon among infants and young children. In fact, physicians have been performing frenectomies to release these thick bands of tissues for centuries. However, changes in the way women chose to feed their babies caused the regular occurrence of the procedure to decline. Now with more women choosing to return to breastfeeding, many are seeking professional help when signs point to a lip or tongue-tie. Read on to find out what symptoms you should watch for that might dictate whether your baby needs a frenectomy to ensure complete oral function.   

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How to Know if Your Child Needs a Frenectomy

November 15, 2020

Filed under: Uncategorized — lehighvalley @ 7:48 pm
a little girl playing outside and showing off her healthy smile

You and your child visit the dentist’s office and learn they need a frenectomy in Phillipsburg. Although this might sound unnerving at first, this common procedure is known to help young smiles achieve a greater range of motion. Although it helps to alleviate many problems that can occur as a result of a restricted band of tissue under the upper lip or beneath the tongue, you probably have many questions about the process and how to know if your child needs this type of procedure. An expert specialist is here to weigh in on the topic and provide you with the signs you should look for that point to whether your child needs a frenectomy.

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