Tongue Ties and Lip Ties Can Affect Breastfeeding

Tongue Ties and Lip Ties Can Affect Breastfeeding

Tongue-tie is a congenital condition of unknown cause with potentially significant implications. It is the subject of ongoing research and is a hot topic among healthcare providers and lactation consultants. Although there is controversy around the significance of the condition, tongue-tie can negatively impact both infant and the nursing mother.

Breastfeeding Supply and Demand

Breastfeeding Supply and Demand

BYD Blog As a lactation consultant, I spend a substantial amount of time counseling mothers on breastfeding supply. “I have too much milk” or, “My supply is so low, I have to supplement with formula at every feeding.” For some reason, how successful a mom is with...