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Developing a Frenotomy Policy at One Medical Center: A Case Study Approach

Nancy S. Masaitis, BSN, IBCLC

Department of Neonatology, Bess Kaiser Medical Center, 5055 N. Greeley Avenue, Portland, OR 97217 USA.

Joseph W. Kaempf, MD

Bess Kaiser Medical Center, Portland, Oregon USA.

The objective of this study was to change procedures in our medical center regarding frenotomy for ankyloglossia (tongue-tie). The medical and breastfeeding outcomes of 36 fullterm infants who received frenotomies were studied. The information was used to develop frenotomy eligibility standards that would guide other physicians and insure timely treatment to avoid breastfeeding cessation.

Key Words: ankyloglossia • breastfeeding • lingual frenotomy • tongue-tie

Journal of Human Lactation, Vol. 12, No. 3, 229-232 (1996)
DOI: 10.1177/089033449601200321
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