Why don't providers listen to us as black mothers???

Dr. Anamelchi is a Board Certified Pediatric Dentist, Mom of Two and owner of Childrens Choice Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics in NE DC and New Carollton, MD. She is dedicated to providing oral health partnership with families from the womb to college. Dr. Anamelchi talks to us about tongue and lip ties and what all they can effect.

If you had latch issues, a baby that refused to take a bottle or eat from the breast, or was told to supplement with formula, this episode is for you.

In this episode we talk about:

What is a tongue tie or lip tie?

What can they cause?

How often are they overlooked?

Do black children have the same likelihood to be diagnosed or treated for ties as their peers?

What are the biggest warning signs that point to a lip or tongue tie?

If a mother is concerned and thinks the cause may be a lip tie or tongue tie what kind of advice would you give her?

Questions from viewers:

Are there any long term effects of having tongue and lip ties?

How can you check to see if your baby has one?

Does it have to be repaired or is it ok to leave some?

Can a baby breastfeed with one?

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