Free Guide · Newborns & Feeding
Before the Snip
A Parent's Guide to Tongue Ties, Feeding & Your Baby's Next Step
Your baby is struggling to feed — and suddenly everyone is talking about a “tongue tie.”
Maybe nursing hurts. Maybe your baby struggles to stay latched. Maybe feeding takes forever. And now you're wondering whether a release is the answer.
A tongue tie is not just about what the tissue looks like — it's about how your baby functions. Instead of only asking “Does my baby have a tongue tie?” it may be more helpful to ask, “What is preventing my baby from feeding comfortably and effectively?”
Inside this guide
- What the tongue actually has to do during feeding
- Signs in baby and mom that feeding function needs a closer look
- Why function should be evaluated before a procedure
- Where chiropractic fits — and where it doesn't
- Who belongs on your care team if a release is recommended
- The “Before the Snip” parent checklist
Let's find out what your baby needs.
Our doctors have extensive experience providing gentle, specific care for newborns, infants and growing families. We'll listen, we'll evaluate, and we'll explain what we find — and if your baby needs something outside our scope of care, we'll tell you that too.
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