Quantitative impact of frenotomy on breastfeeding: a systematic review and meta-analysis

CONCLUSIONS: Providers should offer frenotomy to improve outcomes in dyads with ankyloglossia-associated breastfeeding difficulties.PROTOCOL REGISTRATION: PROSPERO identifier CRD42022303838 .IMPACT: This systematic review and meta-analysis showed that breastfeeding self-efficacy, maternal pain, infant latch, and infant gastroesophageal reflux significantly improve after frenotomy in mother-infant dyads with breastfeeding difficulties and ankyloglossia. Providers should offer frenotomy to improve breastfeeding outcomes in symptomatic mother-infant dyads who face challenges associated with ankyloglossia.PMID:37608056 | DOI:10.1038/s41390-023-02784-y

Source: Pediatric Research - August 22, 2023 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Holly Cordray Nikhila Raol Geethanjeli N Mahendran Ching Siong Tey John Nemeth Alastair Sutcliffe Jenny Ingram William G Sharp Source Type: research