Studies have shown a growing number of infants being diagnosed with ankyloglossia – a congenitally tight lingual frenulum that limits the motion of the tongue, more commonly referred to as tongue-tie.

Is a procedure aimed at fixing breastfeeding complications a medical necessity, or trendy diagnosis? Ear, nose and throat surgeon Heather Nardone has one gloved finger, knuckle deep in baby Maxwell’s ...

It's a nightmare for any new parents: their newborn doesn't eat or sleep, and doctors aren’t sure why. Reflux is a common diagnosis. When the correct diagnosis is finally made, it’s not their stomach ...

The Kids is Slate’s science-based parenting column, assessing the latest research around children’s health, development, and well-being. Just when you thought you’d heard of every parenting ...

Snipping an infant’s tongue can improve breastfeeding. But is the surgery overused or even medically necessary? Want more from the show? You can get messages right from our hosts (and more ...

American actress and TV personality Heather Rae El Moussa has shared that her son recently underwent what she called a tongue-tie revision. The "Selling Sunset" star shared a photo of her ...

"We need to have careful strategies to properly assess, manage and discuss with parents so they can make the best decisions," says Dr. Casey Rosen-Carole Kate Hogan was Director of Digital Specials ...

Congratulations on your new bundle of joy! Is it joyful? What if your baby cries, fusses and isn’t feeding well? Perhaps you’ve tried breast and bottle-feeding without success. After talking to family ...

Snipping an infant’s tongue can improve breastfeeding. But is the surgery overused or even medically necessary? Want more from the show? You can get messages right from our hosts (and more ...