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Tara de Meza RM
Specialist Midwife Tongue Tie Practitioner
London Colney
St. Albans
AL2 1LL

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About Bye Bye Tongue Tie


ABOUT ME - I'm Tara de Meza, a specialist Tongue-Tie Practitioner with over 11 years experience providing a bespoke Tongue-Tie service to families across Hertfordshire, North West London and Middlesex. Alongside this, I am a Senior Midwife with 13 years NHS Labour Ward experience.

I provide timely, compassionate care in the comfort of your own home. Supporting babies and parents, navigating feeding issues, with a warm, family-centred approach focused on helping babies thrive and parents to feel confident from the very beginning.

My Tongue-Tie career began at one of London's busiest NHS Tongue-Tie clinics at the Royal Free Hospital, where I later went on to lead the service. I have also helped establish additional NHS Tongue-Tie services within the Home Counties.

I am fully insured and registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), the Association of Tongue-Tie Practitioners (ATP), the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).

Areas I cover: St Albans, Harpenden, Welwyn, Bushey, Watford, Stanmore, Barnet, Harrow, Hatch End, Edgware, Borehamwood, Elstree, Radlett, Pinner, Northwood, Rickmansworth, Hendon, Cricklewood, Willesden, Queen's Park, Maida Vale, St John's Wood, Hampstead.

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, causing restriction in a tongue's movement. It can be attached either at the very front tip of the tongue (anterior) the middle 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 either a breast or a bottle and to remove adequate amounts of milk whilst feeding. Some babies have a long stretchy frenulum, which doesn't restrict their tongue's function and they are able to feed very well.

Babies with a restrictive frenulum (tongue-tie) often experience lots of feeding difficulties.

DIFFICULTIES FOR BABY -

Unable to latch to the breast -- Latches with difficulty -- Falls asleep quickly -- Unsatisfied and always hungry -- Inadequate weight gain -- Loosing weight -- Slipping off the breast -- Pulling off the breast -- Leaking and dribbling during feeds -- 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 lipstick shaped nipples after feeds -- Having to use nipple shields -- Prolonged feeds -- Continuous feeding -- Exhaustion -- Diminished milk supply -- Having to pump/express to maintain supply.
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Lydia Rayner
St. Albans
We had a great experience with Tara. She was able to come out to us the next day and was very kind and efficient in the procedure. We would recommend her if you are also in need!
Sophie Robinson
Welwyn Garden City
Tara was truly amazing. For a procedure that is a bit of a worry in those early days for first time parents, her professionalism, kindness and expert knowledge was just what we needed.
Millie P
Watford
I was really nervous to have our 1 week old baby's tongue tie cut but Tara made the whole process feel much less stressful. We were told we'd have to wait several weeks on the NHS which I'm sure would have meant I'd have given up breastfeeding as it was very painful. The tongue tie cut itself was extremely quick, baby barely even had time to cry before she was back feeding and happy. Definitely worth the money as I'm still breastfeeding with little to no pain now several weeks later.
Kajal Nathwani
Ruislip
Tara is absolutely amazing! This is my second time using her services, as both of my girls had posterior tongue-tie. Thanks to Tara’s expertise, both of my babies were diagnosed very early and treated during their first visit. We decided to go private, as we felt that waiting weeks or even months for diagnosis and treatment through the NHS wasn’t something we wanted to do. We would highly recommend Tara. Her response time is fantastic, she provides excellent advice and tips, and she is incredibly reassuring throughout the whole process. I would highly recommend Tara and her services to any parent!
Maddie W
Radlett
Tara came to visit us on short notice and carried out a thorough oral assessment before clearly explaining her recommendation. The information provided prior to her visit meant we felt informed about the potential options and were prepared for the procedure to be carried out - which Tara did so very calmly and skilfully. She then spent time with us working on feeding and positioning and in the couple of weeks that followed we experienced significant improvements in feeding and are now comfortably breastfeeding. I honestly think that our breastfeeding journey would have ended without Tara’s help.
Hannah Lewis
Mill Hill
Tara was excellent is diagnosing and treating my newborns tongue tie! She was extremely competant, professional and caring throughout and it has made my breastfeeding journey so much more comfortable and efficient. I could not recommend her services enough!
Hannah Prue
St. Albans
Tara was able to visit us at very short notice and provided an extremely professional and thorough assessment of my baby’s tongue-tie. She was knowledgeable, gentle and reassuring throughout, and we felt completely at ease knowing our baby was in such capable hands. We’re very grateful for her care and would highly recommend her.
Divya V
Harrow
Responded immediately Gave a very last minute appointment Very knowledgeable and professional Put us at complete ease in the appointment She was very kind in waiting for us as we were not home at the time she arrived - to still see us despite It being entirely our fault. Home service 10/10 .
Jack Blume
Hemel Hempstead
Tara was great from start to finish: exceptionally fast to respond to our enquiry, came to our house the same day, and exceptionally clear, calm, kind, and specific in outlining all of the information to help us make the best decision for mum and baby. When she performed the procedure it was very quick and easy, and her after-care was extremely helpful and caring. A true professional!
Amika McCulloch
St. Albans
Tara was professional and thorough and divided a problematic tongue tie for my daughter that was causing severe feeding issues which have much improved post procedure. She explained everything thoroughly and we felt very listened to with our issues. Thank you very much for your help.
Roxana Elena
Ruislip
A fantastic experience from start to finish. She was very knowledgeable, caring and professional. She explained everything clearly and made us feel at ease. We are very grateful for the excellent care our baby received. Highly recommended!
Francine Fu
St. Albans
Tara is incredibly knowledgeable and skilled. The procedure was thoroughly explained beforehand, then skilfully performed. We felt supported and reassured throughout the process, and the site stopped bleeding very soon. While the procedure sadly has not improved my little one’s latch on the breast (we had been informed prior that there’s no guarantee it would), her tongue function has definitely benefited from it - her tongue is no longer constantly milky; she is able to move it much more freely, and milk no longer leaks from her mouth when feeding from the bottle. Ultimately, I am glad we sought Tara’s service, and would wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone whose baby is having trouble because of tongue tie.
Lisa Little
Borehamwood
From the moment I spoke to Tara de Meza on the phone, I immediately felt reassured and completely at ease. As a new parent, the thought of your newborn having any procedure is incredibly daunting, but Tara’s calm, kind and professional manner instantly put my mind at rest. The minute Tara walked through our front door, I knew we had chosen exactly the right person. Her warm, gentle nature and reassuring presence immediately made us feel comfortable and confident that Harley was in the very best hands. Being able to have Harley’s tongue-tie assessment and treatment carried out in the comfort of our own home made such a difference, especially as I was still recovering from a C-section. It removed the stress of travelling with a newborn and allowed us all to feel much more relaxed. Immediately after booking, Tara sent a detailed email with everything we needed to know before the appointment, including clear instructions on how to prepare. Her communication was excellent throughout, and we felt fully informed every step of the way. Tara was gentle, knowledgeable and incredibly compassionate. She took the time to explain everything thoroughly, answered every question with patience, and treated Harley with such care. We never felt rushed, and her expertise gave us complete confidence that we had made the right decision. I cannot recommend Tara highly enough. If you’re looking for an experienced, caring and professional tongue-tie specialist who truly puts both babies and parents at ease, Tara is exceptional. .Moreexpand_more
Chelsea Burke
Watford
Really prompt at replying and organising an appointment for our daughter. Professional and knowledgeable. Procedure was well explained and she really made us feel at ease.
Monica Ml
Ruislip
Tara is professional, knowledgeable and responsive. From reaching out to her to getting the procedure done for my baby was extremely smooth. On the appointment day Tara walked us through everything and gave plenty of information to put us at ease and made it clear she would okay carry out the snip if it was necessary before doing a thorough examination of my baby. Even post appointment Tara made it a point to check in with us a couple of times which showed she cared. Will be recommending Tara to any friends or family who are in need of a tongue tie specialist!
Catherine Barkham
St. Albans
Tara is fantastic. After a reassuring, professional and friendly experience with her three years ago with our baby daughter, there was only one person we wanted to contact to help our newborn son with his potential tongue tie. She replied promptly and within a few days, she came to our house and explained everything in a calm and professional way. For both children, the procedure was very quick and easy, and Tara explained everything in a way that was straightforward and reassuring. Feeding was notably improved after the very quick and easy procedure- we have a much more content baby as a result who is able to feed much better. The fee is reasonable, worth it and payment was easy. Tara also provided reassurance in the form of aftercare and follow up which shows she is dedicated to her work. From start to finish, Tara was amazing, cannot recommend her enough.
Aimee Reddick
St. Albans
Tara was absolutely incredible. We contacted her and within an hour she had responded and by the afternoon she had been to visit. She was clear, comforting and we felt in safe hands. We also felt the value for money was great. She helped a lot afterwards to make sure our baby was latching properly and taught us some great little tricks to help. It is a daunting thing to watch but she made it so quick and stress free the baby only cried for a minute or two afterwards and is already eating better. We feel so relieved after her visit, the baby is full and napping in his bed for the first time.
Julia Sosnovska
Welwyn Garden City
We cannot thank Tara enough for her incredible help with our son’s tongue-tie. After receiving our diagnosis, we were so relieved that she was able to come out to see us within just a few days. Tara is incredibly knowledgeable, helpful, and patient. She spent a long time with us, thoroughly explaining everything and carefully checking our son's latch. The results were truly instant. We noticed a massive difference straight away - our feeding time per breast decreased from a draining 45 minutes down to 15 minutes maximum, and his feeding is now so much more efficient! We have already recommended Tara to our friends. She is absolutely brilliant at what she does! .
Alfie McMahon
Whetstone
Tara was very reassuring and professional. Handled our son's tongue tie promptly and has healed perfectly since. Highly reccomend!
Amelia Whitlock
Borehamwood
Had an excellent service. I was so nervous on the verge of tears as I have never experienced this before. Tara was absolutely amazing, making me feel calm and supported throughout the whole process. Very in depth discussion and explanation before proceeding and always made sure I was well informed throughout. She stayed with us after and supported us and ensured that any bleeding stopped and encouraged me to contact her whenever I want if I need advice throughout the healing stages. The procedure itself was quick and accurate. Tara’s calm and professionalism kept both myself and my baby calm and comfortable throughout. WOULD HIGHLY RECCOMMEND!

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