Post-Procedure Evaluation

• Pre-frenotomy: 6.9 +/- 2.3
• Post-frenotomy: 1.2 +/- 1.5
• P=0.0001

The results of the study indicate breastfeeding improvement and a decrease in pain following the procedure.

Summary of Results

Summary of Results:

• The incidence of ankyloglossia in breastfeeding infants is ~ 3.2 %
• Presenting symptoms are:
  • Ineffective latch - younger babies
  • Maternal nipple pain - older babies
• Infant latch and maternal pain improve immediately following the procedure

Conclusions

Ankyloglossia accounts for a significant proportion of breastfeeding problems. Hazelbaker?s lingual assessment tool is useful for evaluating the severity of ankyloglossia and for selecting appropriate candidates for frenotomy. Frenotomy results in improved infant latch and decreased maternal nipple pain, thus facilitating breastfeeding success.