Effects of Frenulotomy on Outcomes Associated with Breastfeeding Practice.

ABSTRACT: Background/Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the effects of frenulotomy in mother-infant pairs with problematic tongue-tie. Methods: A 2-year prospective observational cohort study was performed. Mother-infant pairs were divided into frenulotomy and non-frenulotomy groups by maternal choice. Four breastfeeding practice outcomes were evaluated: reduced latching pain scores, improved LATCH scores, regained birth weight within 2 weeks post-partum, and successful exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) at 3 months of age. The comparison between groups was performed using multivariable risk regression with propensity score analysis. Results: A total of 350 mother-infant pairs were included. There were 226 mother-infant pairs who underwent frenulotomy and 124 pairs in the non-f

SUBMITTER: Wakhanrittee J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12841757 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature