How Does a Tongue Tie or Lip Tie Affect Breastfeeding?

How Does a Tongue Tie or Lip Tie Affect Breastfeeding?

By Mary Claire Burks, MA, CCC-SLP, Speech-Language Pathologist A “tongue tie” is a tethered band of tissue or “frenulum” that connects your baby’s tongue to the bottom of his or her mouth. An “upper lip tie” is a tethered oral tissue or “frenulum” that connects your baby’s lip to the top of his or her mouth. […]

Osteoporosis: The Silent Disease

Osteoporosis: The Silent Disease

Cathy started experiencing pain in the right and left side of her waist hip area. After three weeks of the pain, she decided to talk to her doctor who recommended she have a DEXA scan. A DEXA scan is an imaging test that measures bone density (strength) and can provide helpful details about your risk […]