Breastfeeding – VOXYVOTE

The Booming Business of Cutting Babies’ Tongues

One family’s story of “tongue-tie release” surgery on their newborn.

One family’s story of “tongue-tie release” surgery on their newborn.

Tongue, lip and cheek-tie releases are often recommended to help with breastfeeding or to prevent health problems. Few studies have shown benefits.

Dentists and lactation consultants around the country are pushing “tongue-tie releases” on new mothers struggling to breastfeed.

Motherhood shouldn’t require a loss of autonomy.