The Tongue Tie Clinic
The Tongue Tie Clinic provides comprehensive feeding and tongue tie assessments by a Specialist Tongue Tie Practitioner. If tongue tie is diagnosed, treatment (frenulotomy) can be performed during the appointment. Infant feeding support will also be provided.
We only treat babies up to 6 months old and we do not assess or treat lip ties.
You can book directly via The Tongue Tie website - www.thetonguetieclinic.co.uk & can email Jenny with any questions at jenny@thetonguetieclinic.co.uk or call on 07700 152699
What is a Tongue Tie?
Tongue Tie (Ankyloglossia) is a genetic anomaly where the frenulum (the strip of skin connecting the tongue to the floor of the mouth) is short and thick. This typically results in the tongue movement being restricted, which can impact infant feeding. It effects up to 10% of newborns (although only half of cases require division) and is more prevalent in boys.
Tongue Tie is not always obvious and can only be diagnosed by a Specialist Tongue Tie Practitioner using evidence based, diagnostic assessment tools.
At the Tongue Tie Clinic we use two assessment tools which not only look at the appearance of the tongue but assesses the tongue function, which is so important for efficient feeding in both breast and bottle fed babies.
If a tongue tie is diagnosed a simple frenulotomy (tongue tie division) can be performed which helps in the majority of cases.
About Jenny Kelly BSc, RN, HV, TTP
I qualified as a Post Graduate Registered Nurse in 2010 after completing a Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology in 2006. I specialised as a Health Visitor in 2014 where I continue to work part time in the NHS.
As infant feeding key worker for the Cheltenham Health Visiting team, I have the experience and skills to provide additional infant feeding support to families. I completed the Postgraduate Advanced Clinical Skills in Tongue Tie (Ankyloglossia) Management at Wolverhampton University where I qualified as a Tongue Tie Practitioner.
I am registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council and Association of Tongue Tie Practitioners. My service is registered and regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and is fully insured with Hiscox.