BEST May Journal Club - The Impact of Tongue-tie on Breastfeeding
May 12 th, 2015
Objectives:
- Describe the clinical presentation and clinical grading of tongue tie
- Discuss the potential effects of lip tie on breastfeeding
- Identify when intervention is appropriate
- Evaluate common physiological and psychological mechanisms that effect breastfeeding
- Explain the basic technique of frenotomy
Target audience:
Physicians (OB/GYN, internal medicine, pediatric and family medicine), nurses, lactation consultants, registered dietitians, residents, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurse midwives, breast feeding advocates, social workers, students.
Speakers:
Laura Wilwerding, MD, IBCLC
Naturally Healthy Kids
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