2025 Breakout Session: All Tied Up: Identification and Management of Ankyloglossia and its Effect on Breastfeeding in Infants

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Saturday, March 8, 2025, 1:00 AM - Monday, March 8, 2027, 11:59 PM


AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (0.75 hours), ABS CC (0.75 hours), ANCC Contact Hour(s) (0.75 hours), General Attendance (0.75 hours), IPCE Credit(s) (0.75 hours)

Being "tongue-tied" has been associated with a variety of infant feeding issues. including disruption of successful breastfeeding. Beyond infancy, the impact of tethered oral tissues on dental development, speech and self-esteem is incompletely understood. This presentation will go over the AAP Clinical Report on Ankyloglossia and the breastfeeding infant that was published in 2024.

1. Describe the current level of evidence to support surgical intervention for ankyloglossia and other tethered oral tissues.
2. Summarize the ongoing areas of debate and need for research in ankyloglossia and other tethered oral tissues.
3. Identify a differential for breastfeeding problems and an approach for collaboration with other providers, including pediatricians, lactation consultants, otolaryngologists, dentists, and speech and language pathologists in evaluating and treating infants with breastfeeding problems.
4. Adopt a relationship-centered approach to communicating with families of breastfeeding infants to optimize patient satisfaction and quality of care.

This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 0.75 IPCE credits for learning and change.

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