One quick Pinterest search with the keyword “expecting” or “baby” and you’ll discover the onslaught of information the internet has to offer for pregnancy and delivery, with only a fraction of that speaking to the postpartum experience.
Your postpartum phase deserves at least as much attention -- if not, more!
When you’re a new or expecting mom, there is an entire world you have to become acquainted with that you’ve never stepped foot in before.
Part of that is breastfeeding and breastfeeding help. In Part I, we discussed what an IBCLC is and why you need one.
But how do you go about finding one? And not just any one, but the right one?
What is an IBCLC, anyway?
If you’re new to breastfeeding lingo, IBCLC stands for International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. An IBCLC specializes in the clinical management of breastfeeding. They do this by helping to establish and sustain breastfeeding. In short - they are the breastfeeding experts.
A tongue tie is a tight or shortened lingual frenulum, which is the membrane that runs centrally from the underside of the tongue to the lower part of the mouth.
When this membrane is too short or too tight, it restricts movement of the tongue. The degree of severity can vary, based on how much of the tongue is restricted.
Keep reading to find out the signs and what to do about it!
