Tongue-Tie Services

I am a fully trained tongue-tie practitioner and first worked in an NHS clinic in 2023. I am currently in the process of registering with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and will then be offering private at home consultations and separations, for baby’s 6 months old or less.

Whilst I am going through this process please find more information below and via the resources page about Tongue-Tie (Anklyoglossia).

Whilst awaiting the CQC registration I will be able to assess for Tongue-Tie, if it is suspected, during a lactation consultation but I will not be able to personally treat and will instead refer you on as appropriate.

Coming soon…

What is Tongue-Tie?

Tongue-Tie or Anklyoglossia is found in around 3-11% of babies and is where the piece of skin connecting the tongue to the bottom of the mouth is shorter or tighter than usual.

There is a difference between a visible frenulum (piece of skin) and a true Tongue-Tie. A frenulum maybe present but the tongue function may not be effected. However, if the tongue is affected it can make the movement of the tongue difficult. For example, you may not be able to move your tongue from side-to-side, lift it up or stick it out.

What are the symptoms of Tongue-Tie?

Where a tongues movement is restricted it can make it difficult for a baby to breastfeed or bottle-feed. They may:

  • have difficulty attaching (latching) or staying attached to the breast or bottle teat

  • feed for a long time and need to be fed very often

  • dribble a lot during feeds

  • cough, choke or make clicking noises when feeding

  • only take a small amount of milk at each feed

  • lose weight or struggle to put on weight

If your baby has tongue-tie and you are breastfeeding, you may have sore nipples or painful and swollen breasts.

How do you treat Tongue-Tie?

Correct assessment, identification and treatment by a trained professional can help to resolve symptoms. Assessment of function as well as appearance is vitally important. Where tongue function is effected the frenulum is snipped to release the tie. It is a relatively straight forward surgery but you should be counselled fully prior to treatment of your baby.