Mothers’ perceptions and experiences on tongue-tie and frenotomy: a qualitative study

• Main Authors: Harun, Nor Asilah, Mohamad Rashidi, Noor Arisa, Nur Fadzilah, Md Teni, Ardini, Yunita Dewi, Jamani, Nurjasmine Aida
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Fakulti Perubatan dan Sains Kesihatan, UPM 2022
• Subjects: RK529 Oral Surgery-General Works
• Online Access: http://irep.iium.edu.my/97299/1/97299_Mothers%E2%80%99%20perceptions%20and%20experiences%20on%20tongue-tie.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/97299/; https://medic.upm.edu.my/upload/dokumen/2022031418320602_MJMHS_0066.pdf

Introduction: Tongue-tie is a congenital condition of a thickened, tightened or shortened frenulum. This condition may cause breastfeeding difficulties to both mother and infant, such as ineffective suckling and painful nipple. In older children, it can cause speech difficulties. Although many stu...