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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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Nehal Kerai
Harrow
I got in touch with Tara when my baby was 6 weeks old, regarding a tongue tie. Tara immediately messaged me back and arranged a consultation shortly after. Tara was excellent during the consultation, very informative and professional. She explained the tongue tie procedure thoroughly and completed the procedure very quickly. Overall I would highly recommend Tara, she was excellent and a thorough professional.
Alison Wright
Hatfield
I contacted Tara after my baby’s tongue tie was discovered at 5 weeks old. With a wait time of up to 10 weeks for an nhs appointment I decided to look into private options and came across Tara. I couldn’t have had a better experience. I emailed initially on the Wednesday morning and by Wednesday afternoon Tara was at our house to carry out the appointment. I was so grateful she was able to fit us in at such late notice especially as I live a little outside of area she usually works within. Tara was professional and extremely informative, explaining the type of tie tongue and the issue that it brings, the procedure and what to expect in the healing period. The appointment wasn’t at all rushed and Tara really took her time discussing everything. After the procedure was carried out Tara spent some time with me supporting me feeding, I was able to get my baby to latch pain free almost instantly which I wasn’t able to achieve before. Excellent service!
Lucy Mude
St. Albans
We contacted Tara because our baby was diagnosed with Tongue Tie at 5 weeks after being recommended by a friend whose baby had also been treated, within a few days we had an appointment at our home scheduled. I was very nervous to get it done but Tara put me at ease straight away, was highly professional and made me feel like we were in safe hands. The procedure was done quickly and we felt supported afterwards to help soothe our baby. Recovery had gone well and we noticed improvements in feeding within days! Thank you Tara - would recommend.
Rhianna Fitzgerald
Bushey
I contacted Tara who came to see our son as he had suspected tongue tie. Tara came to our home a few days later and instantly confirmed that he did have a tie and confirmed that a number of the issues he had around feeding were related to this. Tara explained the procedure in great detail which put our minds at ease and was also on call for aftercare if we had any questions. As a result our son is much happier now and is feeding so much better. We would highly recommend Tara.
Harriet Douglas
St. Albans
Tara was very quick to respond to us and was professional and knowledgeable! She came to see us fairly quickly after us contacting her and the procedure was quick and stress free. Having our baby’s tongue tie snipped made a real difference to feeding. She also spotted that he may benefit from seeing a Craneo osteopath as well, all of which has aided us in our feeding journey! Thanks Tara.
Kirsty Blessing
Luton
Tara removed our baby's tongue tie on day 8 after having several issues with feeding and weight loss concerns. Tara responded to my enquiry very quickly and has been very supportive and professional. It felt that Tara went above and beyond for us by providing us with support during and following the tongue tie by checking in after the procedure. Following the procedure, I felt an immediate difference in feeding and I will forever be grateful for the feeding support! Thank you so much Tara because without you, I would no longer be exclusively breastfeeding!
Faiz Bilal
Harpenden
We had a wonderful experience with Tara. She removed our baby’s tongue tie, and we couldn’t be happier with the outcome. The procedure was done with great care, and Tara made us feel informed and supported throughout the process. Our baby is now feeding so much better, and the recovery was incredibly quick. We are very grateful for her professionalism and gentle approach. Highly recommend!
Victoria de Souza ...
St. Albans
Tara was responsive throughout from consultation to aftercare and provided clear guidance and support. Since performing the posterior tongue tie release, Tara’s. Work has been commended by other professionals and my daughter is feeding more efficiently 3 weeks on from the procedure. I’ve since recommended Tara’s services to friends. Thanks Tara.
Gina Crawford
St. Albans
Tara visited us for our son’s tongue tie division. She makes you feel instantly at ease with her warm personality and extensive knowledge. Tara took the time to do a proper examination and run through all the risks, before going ahead with the procedure. She was also very supportive after the event, making sure that my son was ok and that I could get on with breastfeeding successfully. Tara called us a week later to check in and make sure everything was going smoothly. Would recommend Tara for any tongue tie needs. Thanks!
Sneha Gupta
Harrow
We had our newborn baby's tongue tie resolved with Tara. She was absolutely professional - we got a quick appointment with her and she did a home visit for us, explained everything in detail and helped us through the whole process. She was also kindly available and responded to us late night as we had some questions. She kindly diligently and pro actively followed up with us to ensure it was fully recovered. We are very happy to have worked with her.
Abbie Hildebrand
Mill Hill
After discovering my daughter’s tongue tie I immediately messaged Tara as she had done a great job with my second child and luckily she had a slot for that day! She was super punctual, kind and very informative and an all round lovely person who is very experienced in her job! Would recommend!
Komal Hirani-Shivj...
Northolt
Tara was very prompt in responding to my questions and arranging an appointment for my daughter. She performed the procedure very sensitively. She then stayed to assess a breast feed and supported me with that too. Since the procedure the feeding gradually improved over 2 weeks and my pain reduced significantly. I highly recommend Tara’s service.
Saila Karim
Hemel Hempstead
We recently had a home visit from Tara to have our baby's tongue tie re-snipped following advice from our osteopath, and we couldn’t be more grateful for the results. The entire process was smooth, professional, and carried out with such care and compassion. Before the snip, our baby had a reattached tongue tie that was starting to affect feeding and general movement. Since the procedure, the difference has been incredible - tummy time is now a breeze, and our little one can roll with ease! It’s amazing how quickly the benefits showed up. Having the option for a home visit made the whole experience so much more relaxed and comfortable for both baby and us as parents. We felt supported and well-informed every step of the way. Thank you for making such a positive difference in our baby's development. We only wish we had done it sooner!
Sophie Barnett
Abbots Langley
Me again, even though I had already been through the procedure with my first daughter. She examined my baby and I decided to go through with it, despite being alone and very nervous. Tara was reassuring and I felt at ease throughout. The procedure (like the first time) took a matter of seconds and there were no complications. Tara was supportive as I fed my baby after (and when I felt uneasy myself). I messaged Tara for advice the same evening and she supported me with help and guidance. I’ve recommended Tara to a number of my friends, and there isn’t anyone else that I’d ever go to. A few weeks later and my baby is exclusively breastfed and feeds effectively as well as taking a bottle with expressed milk, I was told to supplement her with formula for the first few weeks and really all it took was for me to trust my mum instinct and fix her tongue for her to feed with ease. I’m so grateful to Tara for allowing me to continue my breastfeeding journey, it hasn’t been easy and it’s not perfect but it’s a massive step in the right direction for myself and my baby.Moreexpand_more
Danielle Lawson
Borehamwood
We contacted Tara and had response and visit on the same day. Tara was great from start to finish. She was knowledgeable, gentle, and reassuring throughout the whole process. She clearly explained everything, answered all our questions, and made us feel confident and cared for. Our baby is feeding so much better now - we’re very grateful for her expertise and support.
Liz Dobson
St. Albans
Tara came out to us on the same day I reached out to her. My son was struggling to feed and put on enough weight due to a tongue tie. She was knowledgable, efficient and reassuring. The procedure took a few seconds and the aftercare information was very useful. I would not hesitate to recommend Tara.
Reema R
Northwood
I contacted Tara who came out very quickly to assess my daughter. Tara came recommended to me by my midwife and was professional and knowledgeable. I can’t comment on value because I didn’t research anyone else, I rather go with the best recommendation to me which was Tara. She explained the procedure in great detail which was quick and was on call for aftercare. As a result my daughter is much happier now and feeding as she ought to be. I am also feeling no nipple pain now. I would highly recommend Tara.
Sheetal Mehta
Edgware
Tara came highly recommended from a member in breastfeeding support as well as a friend so I know we were in safe hands. She was very efficient calling us back and booking us in. Tara explained everything clearly beforehand and for the follow up care and was happy to respond to any questions I had on whatsapp. She also followed up a few weeks later. I felt very comfortable with her service and knowledge and would highly recommend her to all. Thanks Tara for being so helpful :).
Joanna Gould
Harpenden
I got in touch with Tara after a midwife told me that my son looked like he had tongue tie. Tara came to see me the following week (when baby was two weeks old) and confirmed that there was a tongue tie. She explained everything clearly and I felt confident to go ahead with the at-home procedure. 15 minutes later my son was feeding and settled. I would happily recommend Tara to anyone looking for a tongue tie assessment.
Annie Gray
St. Albans
We can't recommend Tara highly enough. Our daughter had a pretty prominent tongue tie that was causing huge problems feeding and the wait list for the NHS was 8 weeks. Tara was able to visit in 48 hours and performed a thorough investigation before the procedure which was over in seconds and the results were immediate. The follow up care was also exceptional. Without Tara we would have had to switch to formula and now we have a happy healthy chubby baby girl . Tara is professional, considerate, takes time to explain everything in ways that are easy to understand and genuinely cares about the wellbeing of the children. I am so glad we were recommended to Tara and I have gone on to recommend her to every mother I meet.

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