RE: [ozmidwifery] Tongue Tie

[Ken Ward]

Just remembered, my no 2 has a tongue tie. Poor feeder, slow weight gain, difficulty with speech. He's now 21. His problem -  couldn't get his tongue out far enough to get it pierced!  We also had trouble getting his thick ear pierced...   Maureen   I wouldn't bother with a baby who is feeding well and gaining weight. -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Aviva Sheb'a Sent: Friday, December 06, 2002 6:56 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Tongue Tie From the voice coach's side here. If there's no problem feeding etc. is there a problem now? I would imagine if there's a problem with speech development down the track that would be the time to do something. I believe my second nephew had similar (mind you, he's in his 30s, things may have changed). I'll fwd to my SIL and see if she responds. Aviva ----- Original Message ----- From: Jo Slamen To: Midwifery List Sent: Friday, December 06, 2002 5:14 PM Subject: [ozmidwifery] Tongue Tie Dear List, Me again. It was with interest I read the discussion on talipies, and with that in mind I have come to ask about tongue tie and the necessity, or lack thereof, to treat. I really know almost nothing about this condition, except that I think it's to do with the frenulum under the tongue being short and forward? My brother and SIL's baby has a tongue tie, and there are differing opinions as to the severity of it.  Baby is feeding well - mother has sore nipples, but they are improving, and babe has gained 320 gms since her day 3 weigh, and today is day 9 - so obviously she's getting the good stuff in plenty. Apparently the domicilliary nurse noticed the condition, saw babe feeding and was quite happy, but the MCHN saw her today, and wants to do more, and she didn't see baby feeding. Is surgery required if baby is feeding and gaining? Jo Slamen -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit <http://www.acegraphics.com.au> to subscribe or unsubscribe.   ---   Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.426 / Virus Database: 239 - Release Date: 2/12/02