Increases in Tongue Tie Diagnoses for Breastfeeding Difficulties

In Brief Diagnosis of ankyloglossia or tongue-tie as part of potential reasons for breastfeeding difficulties followed by frenotomy have increased significantly over the last decade in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. The American Academy of Pediatrics has raised concerns about over diagnosis and overuse of this procedure. In July 2024, the American Academy of Pediatrics published a detailed clinical report that is helpful for pediatrics health care professionals to guide parents. Our pediatric nursing expert, Dr. Beal, summarizes the clinical report.