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Frenulotomy Performed with Confidence and Skill

The procedure to divide a baby’s Tongue-Tie is called Frenulotomy; a small piece of tissue under the baby’s tongue is divided to enable optimum tongue movement and function, to help Mother and Baby to Breastfeed more effectively.

Following assessment of tongue mobility and a thorough and careful Lactation Consultation to assess readiness for the procedure is carried out. A decision is made to either divide the Tongue-Tie (Frenulotomy) or to offer on-going Breastfeeding support and lactation management strategies. Part of the initial consultation is to determine if there is an adequate maternal milk supply, which is important prior to division of any Tongue-Tie, and that baby has avoided any teat and flow preferences for expressed milk and/or artificial milk fed by bottles.

Post procedure follow up

All the patients should be seen again at day 5-7 and day 10-14 post Frenulotomy. At the follow up the wound should be reviewed for any adhesion and Breastfeeding support should be provided. If an adhesion has occurred it is possible to disrupt the wound (push apart the adhesions) with a gloved finger. Sometimes the wound will bleed a little, which is easily stopped by offering the baby a Breastfeed, then further post procedure massage is advised for a further 7-10 days. Feeding plans should also be reviewed and revised at each follow up appointment.

Hear what some happy mothers have to say...

"Very quick and not as worrying as you think, you were a great help and without this support I may not have continued with my Breastfeeding, I found your Tongue-tie service to be of a high standard, I am incredibly grateful for your clinic."

Angie

"Very quick and efficient I had every confidence in both Katherine Fisher and Mr Patel, good follow-up and aftercare."

Jane

"I had the procedure done twice before by another practitioner. Following consultation with Katie, my son’s recurrent Tongue-tie was treated again by Mr Patel with instant positive effects. I am now so happy to have a wonderful Breastfed son, all thanks to Mr Patel and Katie Fisher."

Jessica

"Fees more reasonable than other options, we were very well looked after. I wish that all families could have a copy of Katherine Fisher’s Problem free Feed document, because it works!"

Nisha

"I was relieved to have Lactation Consultant support immediately after the procedure, as the feeding felt so different instantly. You made more of a difference than 4 midwives, 3 health visitors, 2 doulas and a host of Breastfeeding supporters"

Helen

"Aftercare availability and support was fantastic, great information given before, during and after the procedure. Great for quick reference, very well thought out."

Lucy

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