Evaluation of the Effects of Tongue-Tie and Upper Lip-Tie on Breastfeeding With Ultrasound Measurements and the LATCH Breastfeeding Assessment Tool

Tongue-tie and upper lip-tie do not always lead to observable breastfeeding problems. Ultrasound imaging offers valuable insights into subtle sucking dysfunctions not captured by clinical assessment.

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Journal of Human Lactation
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2026-03-13
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https://doi.org/10.1177/08903344261419339
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Oral and Craniofacial Lesions
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Evaluation of the Effects of Tongue-Tie and Upper Lip-Tie on Breastfeeding With Ultrasound Measurements and the LATCH Breastfeeding Assessment Tool

Arzu Alan, Sara Erol, Ayse Isil Cihan, SELENA KÜÇÜK TEMİZEL
Journal of Human Lactation
Oral and Craniofacial Lesions
article

Evaluation of the Effects of Tongue-Tie and Upper Lip-Tie on Breastfeeding With Ultrasound Measurements and the LATCH Breastfeeding Assessment Tool

Arzu Alan, Sara Erol, Ayse Isil Cihan, SELENA KÜÇÜK TEMİZEL
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Abstract

Tongue-tie and upper lip-tie do not always lead to observable breastfeeding problems. Ultrasound imaging offers valuable insights into subtle sucking dysfunctions not captured by clinical assessment.

Journal of Human Lactation
Ministry of Health (TR), Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University (TR)
Good health and well-being
Openalex Percentile: Top 21%
Oral and Craniofacial Lesions
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