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This position is also ideal for moms who’ve just had a C-section. It helps to make breastfeeding a little more comfortable since your newborn isn’t putting pressure on your stomach and your incision site.
THE BEST POSITIONS FOR POSTERIOR TONGUE TIES ARE: the football hold (clutch position), the laidback breastfeeding position (straddle hold), and the cross-cradle hold
The football hold is also ideal for moms who’ve just had a C-section. It helps to make breastfeeding a little more comfortable since your newborn isn’t putting pressure on your stomach and your incision site. This is also for mothers with large breasts or small babies. Mothers with twins who want to feed the babies at the same time may also choose this position.
Upright or semi-upright positions, like the laid-back position, can be helpful because milk isn’t flowing downward with gravity into the baby’s mouth; they can control the milk flow better in this position, which helps avoid gas and reflux. It also helps your baby to latch more effectively as they’re able to use their natural reflexes, so you’re less likely to get sore nipples.
The cross-cradle position allows you to have more control over how your baby latches on (takes the breast into his or her mouth). Many moms find that they’re able to get their babies latched on more deeply with this hold.
This position is also ideal for moms who’ve just had a C-section. It helps to make breastfeeding a little more comfortable since your newborn isn’t putting pressure on your stomach and your incision site.
THE BEST POSITIONS FOR POSTERIOR TONGUE TIES ARE: the football hold (clutch position), the laidback breastfeeding position (straddle hold), and the cross-cradle hold
Soothing:
Pacifiers:
In general, pacifiers are not ideal for mouth development. Long term use is not recommended. Be aware that pacifiers physically prevent the tongue from sitting at the roof of the mouth. This interferes with correct tongue placement. When lips are closed the tongue should be lightly suctioned to the roof of the mouth to help shape the palate. However, using a pacifier short term may help soothe the baby and help with the pain. Please consult with your provider to outweigh the pros and cons.
Pacifier Weaning Tips:
Make a hole in the pacifier with a needle, one per week. It will lose its suction and will eventually come apart making it less reinforcing.
You can substitute the pacifier with another oral stimulation like an electric toothbrush or chewy toy. An electric toothbrush can be used for a few minutes 3 times a day, especially before naps.
Seek an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), a Myofunctional Therapist, an Occupational Therapist or SLP Feeding Specialist
Pacifiers may be useful for oral aversion
Avoid phones, tablets, and all electronic devices, including television while eating to help eliminate distractions during mealtime
Tips for Help with a Gag Reflex
Bodywork can be extremely helpful
Press gently on the tip of the tongue and hold (count 1-2-3). Do more a little further back and count and a little further and count until right before they gag. Then stroke the tongue from back to tip 3 times, repeat 3x. Do this 3x daily.