For perinatal practitioners supporting infant feeding Midwives • Health Visitors • IBCLCs • Doulas • Breastfeeding Counsellors • Osteopaths • Chiropractors
Understanding Tongue-Tie: What Practitioners Need to Know
Understanding Tongue-Tie: What Practitioners Need to Know
A clear, practical introduction to tongue-tie, designed to help practitioners understand what it is, how it impacts feeding, and what to do next.
Dee Bell RM, IBCLC and Specialist Tongue-tie Practitioner
This masterclass is for you if you:
- Work with babies and infant feeding in any capacity
- Regularly see or hear concerns about tongue-tie
- Feel unsure what tongue-tie actually is or how it impacts feeding
- Want to better understand what to look for and what to do next
Understanding the terminology, anatomy, and language of tongue-tie
If you’re working with babies and feeding, you may have come across different terms, varying definitions, and uncertainty around what tongue-tie actually is.
This masterclass is designed to give you a clear, foundational understanding of the terminology, the anatomy of the frenulum, and the language used when discussing tongue-tie.
It will also help you feel more confident in knowing when and how to refer appropriately.
This masterclass is grounded in over 17 years of clinical experience in infant feeding and tongue-tie practice, working directly with families.
During this Masterclass we will cover…
Understanding the Terminology
Gain clarity on the language used around tongue-tie and why it matters in practice
What is a tongue-tie? The Anatomy of the Frenulum!
A clear, foundational understanding of what tongue-tie is and what it means for an infant to be tongue-tied
Using appropriate language with families
How the words we use can influence understanding, expectations, and decision-making
When and how to refer
Building confidence in knowing what to do next and how to guide parents appropriately
Together with this masterclass, you receive:
You’ll also receive a practical workbook to help you apply what you learn and reflect on how it fits within your own practice.
£37 • Live + Replay Included
Masterclass Host...
Dee Bell
Dee is a Registered Midwife, International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, and Specialist Tongue-Tie Practitioner. She founded The Infant Feeding Academy to equip perinatal practitioners with the skills to support families more confidently with feeding.
Alongside running busy infant feeding and tongue-tie clinics, Dee teaches and mentors practitioners worldwide, focusing on practical, evidence-based care that supports better outcomes for families.
What practitioners say about our masterclasses
If you want to feel more confident in your understanding of tongue-tie, and clearer about what to look for and what to do next…This masterclass will give you a solid, practical foundation to build from.
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