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Title
Effects of Lingual Frenectomies on Breastfeeding Dyads
Description
The purpose of this research was to determine the impact of undergoing a lingual frenectomies to fix partial ankyloglossia on breastfeeding function the mother infant dyad after completion of the procedure. Changes in breastfeeding were determined using FLIP (Flow, Latch, Injury, Post Feeding Behavior), a validated self-report questionnaire that classifies the severity of breastfeeding dysfunction associated with partial ankyloglossia. Through this, we can diagnose at-risk dyads and determine treatment options. The analysis revealed that 75% of respondents saw significant improvements in the severity and/or frequency of symptoms after completion of the procedure.
Date Created
2023-05
Contributors
- Prabakaran, Glenny (Author)
- Broatch, Jennifer (Thesis director)
- Bussey, Kimberly (Committee member)
- Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor)
- Historical, Philosophical & Religious Studies, Sch (Contributor)
- School of Life Sciences (Contributor)
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In Copyright
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Peer-reviewed
No
Open Access
No
Series
Academic Year 2022-2023
Handle
https://hdl.handle.net/2286/R.2.N.187118
System Created
- 2023-05-26 04:37:01
System Modified
- 2023-05-26 04:37:00
- 1 year 5 months ago
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