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Tara de Meza RM
Breastfeeding & Tongue-tie Practitioner
Bushey
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About Bye Bye Tongue Tie


WHAT IS A TONGUE-TIE? .

A tongue-tie is when a thin membrane of skin (lingual frenulum) attaches the tongue to the floor of the mouth or the lower gum ridge, which may restrict the tongue's movement. It can be attached at the very front tip of the tongue (anterior) the middle of the tongue or or at the back of the tongue (posterior).

TONGUE-TIE and FEEDING.

Babies need to be able to move their tongue's freely to effectively latch to the breast and/or a bottle and to remove adequate amounts of milk whilst feeding. Some babies have a long stretchy tongue-tie, which doesn't restrict their tongue's function and they are able to feed very well. Babies with a restrictive tongue-tie often experience lots of feeding difficulties.

DIFFICULTIES FOR BABY -
Unable to latch or latches with difficulty -- Falls asleep quickly -- Unsatisfied and always hungry -- Inadequate weight gain -- Loosing weight -- Slipping off and/or pulling off breast during feeds -- Leaking and dribbling -- Clicking sound during feeds -- Coughing and choking during feeds -- Colic and wind -- Reflux and/or vomiting

DIFFICULTIES FOR MUM -
Painful latch -- Sore cracked and/or bleeding nipples -- Engorgement and/or Mastitis -- Misshapen nipples after feeds -- Having to use nipple shields -- Prolonged feeds -- Continuously feeding -- Exhaustion -- Diminished milk supply -- Having to pump/express to maintain supply.

ABOUT ME and MY SERVICE.

My name is Tara de Meza, I've been qualified as a Midwife for 9 years and currently work on a busy Labour Ward in the NHS. I also provide a private bespoke 'Tongue-Tie Service' in the comfort of families own homes. Each appointment includes a thorough consultation which covers information about the pregnancy and birth and infant feeding in the lead up to the appointment. An oral assessment which includes looking at the babies tongue function and a tongue-tie assessment. If a tongue-tie is diagnosed causing restriction in tongue function and feeding difficulties, the tongue-tie division procedure will be discussed in depth and will take place during that appointment. Skilled breastfeeding support is provided immediately after any tongue-tie procedure for those that are struggling with latch and attachment techniques. Each appointment usually lasts around 1.5 hours. I cover NW London, Bushey, Watford, St Albans, Hemel Hempstead and parts of Middlesex and Hertfordshire depending on travelling distance.

I successfully breastfed my daughter and following on from my own positive experience, I became passionate about wanting to support other women during birth and beyond. I trained as a peer supporter with the 'Breastfeeding Network' to enable me to support breastfeeding mothers in the community. I gained valuable knowledge and skills during my training and completed the course in 2010.

I graduated with a degree in Midwifery from the Univerisy of Hertfordshire in 2013. My degree course is accredited by UNICEF UK and the World Health Organization with the 'Baby Friendly Initiative', which ensures best practice in the teaching and support of infant feeding.

As a student midwife, I visited many mums in their homes during the postnatal period. Many of those mums struggled to feed their babies, due to tongue-tie. The referral process within the NHS was, and often still is lengthy, as only a few hospitals provide a tongue-tie service. Some mothers had a private pracitioner come to their home: Visiting those mothers again a few days after they'd had the tongue-tie division carried out was so inspiring. In most cases, the division made an instant improvement in breastfeeding. I was amazed at how something so simple could be the difference between a mother continuing to breastfeed or to give up.

In March 2016 I completed my training in tongue-tie assessment and division with Jayne Threlfall RM, IBCLC in Southampton. I started working as a tongue-tie specialist in one of London's busiest NHS tongue-tie clinics in December 2016. After gaining valuable experience, I took over running the clinic in 2017. Following that, I became involved in helping set up a new tongue-tie service within another busy NHS hospital in the Home Counties. I am registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council, The Association of Tongue-tie Practitioners (ATP), the Care Quality Commission, the Information Commissioner’s Office and am fully insured with Hiscox Insurance Company Ltd.
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Sabrina Naqvi-Hort...
Hemel Hempstead
Tara provided exactly what we needed in those tenuous early newborn days - she saw us the day after I made contact, provided us with lots of helpful information, took the time to ask ample questions, and ultimately made us feel confident in the tongue tie division before we decided to proceed. She was the right balance of professional and friendly and clearly an expert in her field. She even took the time to follow up with me several times in the weeks that followed to check in. All in all an exceptional service, don't hesitate to reach out if you need support with tongue tie for your baby.
P Purchase
St. Albans
Thank you Tara for your expertise, professionalism and a brilliant service that you provided. It was good to talk through everything first, which put us at ease, and the after care was very good too. Absolutely highly recommend. With thanks.
Anca Gavrilut
Borehamwood
I had heard about Tara from my friend and I contact her, she answered me so quick and I had a chance to have a visit from her quick as well. I made to my one month daughter the procedure ‘tongue tie division ‘ and we are happy with the results and with Tara she was kind and understandable! Thank you so much.
Claire Duerden
St. Albans
Tara was so professional, kind and knowledgeable. Her response was so speedy and baby boy has been feeding so much better.
Maisie S
St. Albans
I reached out to Tara after the midwives suggested my little on had a tongue tie, she responded quickly and came out to see us within a few days. The procedure was quick and effective to resolve the issues we were having with breastfeeding. Tara also helped me to find a comfortable position and a good latch. Since the appointment my baby is feeding well and gaining weight nicely, we are very glad we went ahead and grateful to Tara for her help!
Joanne A
St. Albans
Tara was able to come at very short notice to assess and treat our son's posterior tongue tie. She was very professional and explained everything really clearly. The procedure was quick and has made such a positive difference.
Chloe Holliman-Mar...
Watford
Our experience with Tara was amazing and we would strongly recommend her. She responded to our message promptly and put us at ease instantly at the appointment with her professionalism and knowledge.
Nisha Karavadra
Ruislip
We had a great experience with Tara. We were a little out of her usual way but offered to pay a supplement as we really wanted someone professional, well reviewed and someone that would be able to come quickly to sort our daughters tounge tie. She had the best reviews and I can see why. She came out very quickly, was extremely knowledgeable and the procedure was quick. Baby started feeding immediately and within a few weeks was feeding completely normal - it was a life saver and we also didn’t realise how much tongue tie would affect her jaw line/face shape so very grateful Tara came when she did. Highly recommended!
Ellen Stirling
Rickmansworth
Tara completed a tongue tie division for our first child and when we suspected our second child required the procedure we immediately contacted Tara. As always Tara was professional, informative, caring and thorough. Since the procedure our son has started gaining weight and breastfeeding has improved. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend Tara to anyone concerned their baby might have a tongue tie.
Justyna Fenrych-Fa...
Tara was very good, she responded quickly to my request for an assessment and was able to come the next day. We was friendly, professional and knowledgeable during the appointment and everything went smoothly and she was able to identify the tongue tie and perform the frenulotomy without a problem.
Kacie M.
Watford
Would highly recommend Tara! We contacted her after being advised our daughter had an anterior heart shaped tongue tie and wanted it addressed as soon as possible. We made contact in the morning and Tara visited the same day that afternoon and immediately performed the division after assessment. Tara is professional, efficient and has a wealth of knowledge and experience which she shared to assist with breastfeeding. Tara followed up as planned. Very grateful to Tara and once again highly recommend with full confidence.
Priya Mehta
Watford
We contacted Tara after being recommended her for checking posterior tongue tie for our 10 week old baby. She was able to book us in really quickly and was super punctual and has a great energy which my little one loved. Her assessment found a tie and she cut it immediately. It’s healed well; it’s been 2 weeks now and my little one is super happy as if nothing ever happened! Thanks Tara!
Elisha Muriithi
Watford
Tara visited our baby at short notice to assess her tongue tie. Whilst Tara was unable to separate the tongue due to its complication, she was very helpful in providing further contacts and reassurance in my feeding journey. She’s also followed up post visit and I would recommend to anyone needing expert advice.
Craig W
Hampstead
We were thrilled with the support Tara gave us. She was very responsive and fit us in for an appointment quickly. She took the time to take us through the procedure carefully and put parents and baby at ease. Overall, couldn’t recommend Tara more.
Rob Clark
Abbots Langley
Tara was fantastic. We contacted her out of the blue around 5pm and she came back to us within a couple of hours, booking us in the following day - coming out to our house. She was very professional, extremely knowledgeable, but above all very friendly and welcoming. She put us all at ease and not only helped with the tounge tie, but also gave my wife lots of support with breastfeeding following the procedure. We would highly recommend her services.
Danielle Beasant
Uxbridge
Would highly recommend Tara, she is very professional and friendly. Explains everything in great detail and makes you feel at ease before carrying out the procedure. Great service and advice offered throughout.
Emily Allardice
St. Albans
Would highly recommend- Tara was very professional, knowledgeable and responsive. We managed to book an appointment the day after contacting Tara and getting the tongue tie cut made a big improvement to breastfeeding.
Ayesha Febis
Edgware
I am very pleased with care Tara provided. She explained the procedure thoroughly and you can tell she is very passionate about her job. She was able to divide my baby’s tongue tie which has helped me massively with breastfeeding. I am very happy and definitely recommend contacting Tara for your baby’s tongue tie.
Eduard Vaduva
Watford
We’re very happy with the care Tara provided for our son. He was born with a quite prominent tongue-tie, and Tara was incredibly responsive—we were able to book the procedure at home on very short notice. She was calm, gentle, and highly professional throughout the whole process. The procedure itself took less than 45 seconds and had a positive effect right from the very first feed. We highly recommend Tara with full confidence!
James Shears
St. Albans
We had a very friendly and professional experience with Tara for the 2nd time. Timely responses in arranging the appointment, and a very caring approach during the procedure. Would definitely recommend.

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