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- Title
Lingual frenulum and effect on breastfeeding in Thai newborn infants.
- Authors
Ngerncham, Sopapan; Laohapensang, Mongkol; Wongvisutdhi, Thidaratana; Ritjaroen, Yupin; Painpichan, Nipa; Hakularb, Pussara; Gunnaleka, Panidaporn; Chaturapitphothong, Penpaween
- Abstract
Breastfeeding has abundant biological and psychological benefits. Effective breastfeeding requires good latching on, which is possible when the infant is able to cup around the maternal areola with his tongue. One of the most common conditions resulting in poor latching on is tongue-tie.
- Publication
Paediatrics and international child health, 2013, Vol 33, Issue 2, p86
- ISSN
2046-9055
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1179/2046905512Y.0000000023