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Tongue Tied and Sleep Deprived

These stories do not need to happen. Early intervention is key. If you are struggling with your newborn, please call for an assessment.

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Colic to Delightful Overnight

One of the major symptoms of tongue tie is a fussy baby. Here is the story of a little one who went from colic to delightful overnight and all that was changed was a tongue tie release.

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14 Signs Your Baby Has a Tongue-Tie

Baby losing weight? Trouble or pain while feeding? Tongue tie may be to blame. Here are the signs to watch out for. Provided by Boise Baby Bonds IBCLC.

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Home Management for Busy Moms

Do you ever feel completely overwhelmed? Here are some great tips to make life more bearable with a newborn baby. Provided by Boise Baby Bonds IBCLC.

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Scary Beginning with a Missed Tongue Tie

When ties are missed, babies can be at risk for failure to thrive, and in some cases be life threatening. If baby is not waking for feeds, or is sleeping through all feeds, make sure and see an IBCLC that is educated in ties.

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Tongue-Tied Twins

When tongue ties go undiagnosed, it can cause babies and mothers unnecessary anguish. Written by a mother of twins. Provided by Boise Baby Bonds IBCLC.

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Failure to Thrive: Bella’s Story

What do you do when you suspect your baby is tongue tied, but doctors refuse to listen? Here's one parent's story. Provided by Boise Baby Bonds IBCLC.

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Antenatal Expression of Colostrum

Colostrum is like gold, and every drop is worth saving. Here are some tips to help bring in your milk more abundantly and quickly. Provided by Boise Baby Bonds IBCLC.

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