When it comes to tongue-ties, the literature is inconsistent. There is minimal literature surrounding tongue-ties. Of those, the sample sizes were small. There was no consistency in assessment protocols, surgical technique, or skill level. In addition, post-op care, the restoration or long-term follow up with milestones have not been reviewed. The concrete evidence is two-fold: a short frenzy (tongue-tie) is associated with maxillary hypoplasia (small upper jaws) and positively correlated to obstructive sleep apnea.
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When it comes to breastfeeding, we say "the longer the better!" The longer a parent can breastfeed, the better it is for your baby both short-term and long-term. And, if you cannot or choose not to breastfeed, we support your decision. Breastfeeding should not hurt. If it does, this is not your fault. Soliciting support in order to address your difficulties with breastfeeding as early as possible can help the breastfeeder and baby.
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CPAPs are considered the gold standard of care in sleep medicine and it is often the long-term care recommendation by most sleep docs. Something to realize is that you are pumping humidified air into your lungs (maybe your stomach as well) so you can breathe, but it is not treating the source of the problem.
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