{"id":300,"date":"2024-09-17T22:22:07","date_gmt":"2024-09-17T22:22:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dentistsatorencoforkids.com\/blog\/?p=300"},"modified":"2024-09-17T22:22:08","modified_gmt":"2024-09-17T22:22:08","slug":"dont-let-this-breastfeeding-myth-prevent-you-from-successfully-nursing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dentistsatorencoforkids.com\/blog\/2024\/09\/17\/dont-let-this-breastfeeding-myth-prevent-you-from-successfully-nursing\/","title":{"rendered":"Don\u2019t Let This Breastfeeding Myth Prevent You from Successfully Nursing"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dentistsatorencoforkids.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/baby-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A mother and newborn baby.\" class=\"wp-image-301\" style=\"width:329px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dentistsatorencoforkids.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/baby-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.dentistsatorencoforkids.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/baby-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dentistsatorencoforkids.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/baby-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dentistsatorencoforkids.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/baby.jpg 1152w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Breastfeeding your child is one of the best ways to ensure that they grow up healthy and strong. &nbsp;But sometimes, nursing doesn\u2019t come as easily as you\u2019d hoped, and it can be extremely frustrating for both the parent and child. Well-meaning friends and practitioners may try to help by offering advice, however in some cases that can actually make matters worse. If you\u2019re struggling to nurse comfortably, don\u2019t give up. Here\u2019s one big myth you may have heard, and what you can do to overcome it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u201cBreastfeeding is Supposed to Hurt\u201d<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve been told this, you\u2019ve been misinformed. While it may take a few days to get used to, breastfeeding should not be painful for the parent or the child. If you are suffering from any discomfort such as cracked or bleeding nipples, painful latch, mastitis, blocked milk ducts, or low milk supply, this could be the sign of a tongue tie (ankyloglossia) in your child.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is Tongue Tie?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tongue tie is a problem affecting about 11 percent of all babies. It occurs when the part of the tongue known as the lingual frenulum (the tissue that attaches your tongue to the bottom of your mouth) is too short, thick, or tight. When this occurs, it can be difficult for your baby to move their tongue and get a proper latch during breastfeeding. This in turn causes both feeding struggles for the baby as well as pain and nursing challenges for the mother.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Treating Tongue Tie<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Thankfully, treating tongue tie is possible. Through a procedure called a laser frenectomy, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentistsatorencoforkids.com\/pediatric-dentistry.html\">your dentist<\/a> can essentially vaporize the tie. Because it uses a laser, there is no need to cut any tissue, making it quick and with very minimal pain or bleeding. In fact, your child may only need local anesthesia or none at all. Furthermore, it rarely requires sutures or stitches, and any discomfort usually subsides within a few hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember, breastfeeding is a wonderful gift to give your child, but it should not be painful or stressful for either of you. If you notice your baby is struggling to latch properly, it could be due to a tongue tie. Speak to your pediatric dentist today about tongue ties and help bring back the joy to nursing for both you and your child.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About Our Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentistsatorencoforkids.com\/about-us.html\">Dentists at Orenco for Kids<\/a> treats kids of all ages. If your baby is having difficulty latching or is displaying any other signs of tongue tie, we\u2019re here to help. To learn more about the benefits of frenectomy, please <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentistsatorencoforkids.com\/request-an-appointment.html\">visit our website<\/a> today or call us at 503-640-6565.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Breastfeeding your child is one of the best ways to ensure that they grow up healthy and strong. &nbsp;But sometimes, nursing doesn\u2019t come as easily as you\u2019d hoped, and it can be extremely frustrating for both the parent and child. Well-meaning friends and practitioners may try to help by offering advice, however in some cases [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-300","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v22.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Don\u2019t Let This Breastfeeding Myth Prevent You from Successfully Nursing | Orenco Kids Dental Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Breastfeeding should not be painful. 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