Latching Problems? A Tongue-Tie Could Be the Cause

It’s natural and instinctual they say, but many new mothers find that nursing can be much more complicated. As you try—again—to breastfeed your baby, they continue to have latching problems. What could be causing the difficulty? Have you considered the possibility of a tongue-tie?

A tongue-tie is a piece of tissue underneath the tongue that makes it difficult for the tongue to move with the necessary flexibility to latch on correctly. Keep reading to learn more about the tongue’s function in breastfeeding and what can be done to make this “natural” process easier for your baby.