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Care after Tongue Tie Release (Frenulotomy)

Your babies behaviour

Babies react differently after the procedure. After the first feed, many babies sleep for a period of time due to the surge of adrenaline around the time of the procedure. They then may become more unsettled and ay be fussy with feeding for a couple of days.

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Calming strategies

• Cuddles, skin to skin

• Frequent feedings will be comforting. It also means your baby is getting lots of practice at moving that more mobile tongue and any breast milk will help with the healing

• Singing and rocking

• Sling use

• Co-bathing

• Baby massage techniques

• Sucking on your clean finger to calm before latching

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