What are some of the problems caused by lip tie and tongue tie in babies?

Tongue and lip ties cause problems on the breast feeding relationship between the baby and the mother.  According to Dr. Lawrence Kotlow, here are some of the problems:

• poor latch and suck

•unusually strong suck due to baby using excess vacuum to remove milk
•clicking sound while nursing (poor suction)
•ineffective milk transfer
•infrequent swallowing after initial let-down
•inadequate weight gain or weight loss
•irritability or colic
•gas and reflux
•fussiness and frequent arching away from the breast
•fatigue within one to two minutes of beginning to nurse
•difficulty establishing suction to maintain a deep grasp on the breast
•breast tissue sliding in and out of baby’s mouth while feeding
•gradual sliding off the breast
•chewing or biting on the nipple
•falling asleep at the breast without taking in a full feed
•coughing, choking, gulping, or squeaking when feeding
•spilling milk during feeds
•jaw quivering after or between feeds

 For more information about Lip Tie Procedures, contact Dr. Anna Lee

Complications Caused by Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Obstructive sleep apnea can impact not only your sleep but your day-to-day life. If you feel overly tired and can’t seem to wake up, even after you have slept a full night, you may have sleep apena. Contact Dr. Lee & her team for help.

Here are some of the medical & non-medical problems caused by untreated OSA:

·       increased  risk of high blood pressure, heart attack, stroke, and/or atrial fibrillation

·       increased  risk of diabetes

·       liver problems

·       headaches, impotence, and weight gain

·       memory problems and depression

·       daytime fatigue and work-related driving accidents

These are just a few of the side effects that can impact you. Dr. Anna Lee & her team can help you get your life back.