Mamahood

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11/01/2026

Lip ties (and their pictures on social media) drive me clinically nuts, because there is so much misinformation about who actually has one

I am the first to refer to the appropriate health care provider (pediatric dentist or ENT) when a true lip tie is not allowing proper function of the lips and is impacting the success of digestion or breastfeeding. But let’s understand a few things:
✏️According to a 1994 study by Flinck, who looked at >1000 babies, 77% of them had a frenulum that inserted “low” on to the gumline. A further 17% had a frenulum that inserted into the palate. So 94% of babies have a really low gum insertion - that is NOT the definition of a lip tie. Having a low set frenulum cannot be the only criteria used for release
✏️There is currently no published criteria defining a normal frenulum vs a lip tie. That does not mean a lip shouldn’t be addressed when function is being impacted. But that band between lip and gums is supposed to be there to some extent to help anchor your lips to your face for proper movement and facial development
✏️Lip tie, when it is present, can certainly get in the way of a normal latch. A lip tie may cause increased air intake (contributing to reflux and gas), breast pain from the lips gripping too tightly to the breast, contribute to lip blisters muscle compensations, or not allow the baby to be able to maintain the latch through the whole feeding. While the lips are important for feeding, I’m more concerned about the tongue for obtaining a normal latch. The lip often compensates for the tongue

True diagnosis of lip tie is all about anatomy (what does it look like), physiology (what does it do), and symptoms (what is it causing). A lip tie will always impact function of the lip by restricting its expected movement. The upper lip should be soft and move to spread and pucker the lips without difficulty. The upper lip should play a passive role when breastfeeding, gently rounding to maintain the seal at the breast so milk doesn’t leak out and not gripping the breast

You cannot tell if it’s tied from a picture, a dynamic, hands on assessment is needed.

26/11/2025

Hey Mumma 💕

Short naps can feel so defeating- but they are one of the most normal parts of newborn sleep.

💛 Your little one’s sleep cycles are tiny.
💛 Their tummies are tiny.
💛 And their nervous system is still learning how to settle.

Short naps don’t mean:
You’re doing something wrong.
Your baby isn’t getting enough sleep.
Or you need to change anything you are doing.

They simply mean your baby is growing, developing, and needs you to feel safe and secure.

Your are doing amazing, even when the naps are short, Mumma 🤍

💬 Which part helped you the most ? Tell me below.
I’m here to support you and answer any questions.

20/11/2025

Hey Mumma. 💕

Did you know your little one’s heartbeat settles when they’re close are close to you? 🤍

🤱 Your touch, your breathing, your warmth - all help to regulate your little one’s developing nervous system.

🤱 This is why contact naps are so soothing.

It’s not a “bad habit”
It’s connection
It’s co-regulation
It’s biology working as it should

✨ If your navigating feeding, settling or your little one’s rhythms.
I’m here to help you feel confident and supported through it all. ✨
Sue- Mamahood.

www.mamahood.com.au
Call or Text 0474 547 520

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04/11/2025

Before a child can manage their emotions, they first need to notice them.
That begins with interoception — the hidden sense that helps the brain read the body’s signals.

A racing heart, a heavy chest, butterflies, a tight tummy — these are the body’s early messages.
When a child can’t interpret them, emotions can appear “sudden” or “out of nowhere.”
They’re not ignoring how they feel — their brain simply isn’t getting a clear signal yet.

Understanding interoception helps us respond with patience, not punishment — and teach children how to recognise what their body is trying to say.

Explore Managing Big Feelings: The Toolkit for Parents & Educators — practical guidance to help children build awareness, understanding, and self-regulation. Link in comments below ⬇️ or via Linktree Shop in Bio.

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Love this 💛

One from the memory banks - three years ago.

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