Mothers' experiences of breastfeeding a child with tongue‐tie

Bibliographic Data

ID15535848
AuthorsJillian Waterman (Memorial University of Newfoundland), Tiffany Lee (0000-0001-5207-2186, Memorial University of Newfoundland, corresponding author), Holly Etchegary (0000-0001-9673-0726, Memorial University of Newfoundland), Anne Drover (Memorial University of Newfoundland), Laurie Twells (0000-0003-1447-9203, Memorial University of Newfoundland)
Year2020
Volume17
Issue2
Pagese13115-e13115
Publication date2020-11-24
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueMaternal and Child Nutrition (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1740-8695 • E-ISSN: 1740-8709
PublisherWiley (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1111/mcn.13115
PMID33230939
OpenAlexW3109770904
LanguageEN
Citations received1
References cited23

Tongue-tie is characterized by an abnormally tight, short and thick lingual frenulum restricting the tongue's movement. This functional impairment can hinder a child's ability to maintain an effective latch and suckle and may lead to complex breastfeeding difficulties. The primary aim of this study was to explore the experiences of mothers who have breastfed a child with tongue-tie, including their experiences with the health care system. A qualitative description study design was used. Two semistructured focus groups were conducted in February 2016 with a total of nine participants in the largest metropolitan area of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Content analysis using constant comparison revealed a common incongruity between participants' breastfeeding expectations and their actual experiences of feeding a child with tongue-tie. Three major themes are discussed: mothers' well-being, strained interpersonal relationships and frustration with the health care system

Breastfeeding · Developmental psychology · Focus group · Interpersonal communication · Interpersonal relationship · Qualitative research · Tongue · Cleft Lip and Palate Research · Medicine · Nursing · Oral and Craniofacial Lesions · Psychology · Social Psychology · Tracheal and airway disorders · Pediatrics

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