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Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Lactation
  • Neonatal Health

Background:

  • Ankyloglossia, commonly known as tongue-tie, is a condition affecting newborns.
  • Breastfeeding is crucial for infant nutrition and development.
  • Difficulties in breastfeeding can arise from various factors, including infant oral anatomy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between ankyloglossia and breastfeeding in newborns.
  • To identify specific breastfeeding challenges associated with ankyloglossia.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study involving 130 exclusively breastfeeding newborns.
  • Utilized the Neonatal Tongue Screening Test (Lingual Frenulum Protocol for Infants) and the UNICEF Breastfeeding Observation Aid.
  • Collected data on maternal complaints regarding breastfeeding difficulties.

Main Results:

  • A significant association was found between ankyloglossia and impaired suckling in newborns.
  • Maternal complaints of breastfeeding difficulty were also significantly associated with ankyloglossia.

Conclusions:

  • Ankyloglossia is associated with suckling difficulties in newborns during the initial days of life.
  • The presence of ankyloglossia correlates with mothers reporting breastfeeding challenges.