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Bye Bye Tongue Tie

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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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Sarah R-L
Rickmansworth
Tara came to our home at short notice and carried out a tongue tie assessment and frenotomy for our newborn. She was excellent - pleasant and professional, clear about what to expect from the procedure and in the following weeks, and responsive when we had follow up questions. A big help.
Yasmin Woodhead
Rickmansworth
Tara helped us with the tongue tie release of our first born, so when we had baby number 2 who had a tongue tie, we knew who we needed to contact! Tara responded very quickly and got us booked in for the following day. Had we waited for our NHS appointment, we would’ve waited another 3 weeks, which is a long time when you consider painful feeding and an unhappy baby. As with the first time, Tara was great. Knowledgeable, relayed all the necessary information clearly and was quick at performing the procedure while giving us lots of time to talk through any of our questions. She also keeps in touch after which means you have all the support you could need. Would highly recommend Tara if you suspect a tongue tie in your baby.
Tais Guzman
St. Albans
Tara was very helpful and explained the tongue-tie procedure thoroughly. Our baby’s latching and feeding have improved tremendously. We would definitely recommend her.
P Crawford
Harrow
We had such a wonderful experience with Tara. She carried out my daughter’s tongue tie release with incredible professionalism and care. From the very beginning, Tara made us feel at ease with her calm and reassuring manner. She explained everything clearly, answered all our questions, and was so gentle with my little one throughout the procedure. The whole process was smooth and much less daunting than I had imagined, thanks to Tara’s expertise and kindness. She not only carried out the release with great skill, but also gave us clear guidance and support afterwards, which made a huge difference in helping my daughter’s recovery. I am so grateful for Tara’s compassion, patience, and professionalism. I would highly recommend her to any parent considering a tongue tie release, you will be in the very best hands. .
Beth Byrne
Watford
Tara was extremely professional throughout - she is clearly very knowledgeable and makes you feel immediately at ease. She helps you get to a place of confidence with the pros and cons of the procedure and the process. It’s obviously a nerve wracking thing to undergo with your newborn but I felt calm throughout and we’ve seen fantastic results since the appointment. We would definitely recommend if you’re looking for someone to carry out the tongue tie quickly and effectively. Thanks!
Hannah Dee
Bushey
Tara was very quick to respond and informative. The procedure was quick and her advice really helped us understand the process and what to look out for. She also followed up a couple weeks later to check that everything was okay with our baby. Super friendly and professional. Would definitely recommend.
Roshni Ambasra
Watford
Tara was incredibly knowledgeable, kind, and reassuring throughout the whole process. From the very first consultation, she took the time to explain everything clearly and made sure I felt comfortable and informed. Her gentle, caring approach put both me and my baby at ease. The procedure itself was quick, professional, and handled with compassion. The aftercare support and guidance she provided made a real difference to our breastfeeding journey.
Molly McCarthy
Potters Bar
Super professional! Talked me through every step and great after care with a follow up too. Felt at ease right away and baby girl was all good.
Rhona Turnbull
St. Albans
Tara was very professional and reassuring throughout. The procedure was very quick and was able to feed immediately after. I’ve noticed a difference after and appreciated her follow up call afterwards. Thank you Tara!
Gareth Abernethy
St. Albans
Tara was incredibly good at explaining tongue tie and diagnosing the issue. Talked us through the process and what to expect. Very professional!
Vanisha Dodhia
Watford
Tara was wonderful with my son’s tongue-tie. She explained everything clearly and made the whole process feel calm and reassuring. She was so gentle, and we felt really well looked after. Since the procedure, my son has already improved with feeding and her aftercare advice was simple and really helpful. We’re very grateful for the care Tara gave us!
Kirsty H
St. Albans
I cannot recommend Tara enough. Establishing feeding was challenging and Tara provided a highly professional and caring service, instilling a huge amount of confidence throughout. She was very responsive when I first reached out, and was incredibly clear, calm and knowledgeable when she visited our home, which immediately put me at ease. She provided great support with the initial feed post the procedure. Feeding has transformed for me and my baby so I am really pleased we had the procedure and really grateful to Tara.
James O’mahony
Huge thank you to Tara for helping our little girl. She completely put us at ease as we did not know much about tongue tie. The procedure was quick and straightforward. Our daughter is so much more relaxed and happy now. Couldn’t recommend enough!
Michelle Milner
Abbots Langley
Tara was wonderful during the whole process to diagnose and treat our daughters tongue tie. She made everything clear and easy to understand, and was extremely supportive, warm and caring to all of us during the process. I’d certainly recommend Tara for anyone wanting to get advice or have a procedure for tongue tie. Thank you Tara for everything.
Jyotsna Bhudia
Watford
I would highly recommend Tara. She came to our house and assessed my little ones feeding and tongue tie. Feeding improved once his tongue tie had been sorted by Tara. She is really approachable and very knowledgeable.
Shelby Long
Borehamwood
Would highly recommend Tara, she was really quick to respond, and came out the same day.
Lauren Farwell
Harpenden
We would highly recommend Tara. She was quick to respond to our enquiry and was round to our house less than 48 hours later. Tara instantly put us at ease and provided us with all the information we needed to make an informed decision about progressing with the procedure. The procedure itself was really quick, performed with both care and compassion. We also benefited from the holistic care Tara provided us in the form of breastfeeding support afterwards.
Michelle Cheung
Hendon
Tara is amazing, professional and attentive. I felt that my baby was safe in her hands and trusted her fully as she explained everything and answered my questions. Tara was also quick to respond on the phone and gave me a quick date to visit. I highly recommend Tara to all mothers.
Simren Saini
St. Albans
Friendly and professional.
Sonia Vilar
Watford
We had a wonderful experience with Tara, who treated our daughter’s tongue tie. From the moment she arrived, Tara was incredibly professional, calm, and reassuring. She took the time to explain everything clearly, step by step, which really helped us understand the procedure and feel at ease. Her gentle and caring approach made the whole experience much less stressful, and we felt confident that our daughter was in safe hands. We’re so grateful for the care and support we received – highly recommended! .

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