Appointments usually within a few days
Feeding should not hurt this much.
A registered midwife who will actually sit with you, take a full feeding history, and treat the cause — not hand you a leaflet. Ninety unhurried minutes in Ossett.
Registered midwife (NMC) · Qualified tongue tie practitioner · CQC registered
Registered & regulated
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CQC registered
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NMC registered midwife
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Assoc. of Tongue Tie Practitioners
15+ yearsmidwifery experience
Who you will see
I pride myself on providing a caring, unhurried and fully holistic service.
Donna is a registered midwife with more than fifteen years behind her, and qualified as a tongue tie practitioner at the University of Wolverhampton in 2022. She is a member of the Association of Tongue Tie Practitioners, and the clinic is registered with the Care Quality Commission.
Appointments are for babies up to six months old — sometimes older, so ask if you are unsure — and are open to breast-fed, bottle-fed and combination-fed babies alike.
- Registered Midwife (NMC)
- Tongue Tie Practitioner, University of Wolverhampton (2022)
- Association of Tongue Tie Practitioners (ATP)
- Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
Is it a tongue tie?
What parents notice first
A tongue tie shows up on both sides of the feed. You do not need every sign on this list — one or two is reason enough to get checked.
What you might see in your baby
- Poor latch
- Weight loss or slow gain
- Fussing at the breast or bottle
- Feeding constantly
- Clicking while feeding
- Very slow feeds
- Coughing or spluttering
- Hiccups
- Jaundice
- Reflux
- Colic
- Blisters on the lips
- Breathing through the mouth
What you might be feeling
- Painful feeding
- Misshapen nipples after a feed
- Cracked or sore nipples
- Engorgement
- Blocked ducts
- Mastitis
- Dreading the next feed
Worth saying plainlyNot every baby with these signs has a tongue tie, and not every tongue tie needs dividing. That is exactly what the assessment is for.
How it works
Four steps, ninety minutes
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Feeding history
We start with a full feeding history and watch a feed. Half of the answer is usually here, before anyone looks in your baby's mouth.
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Oral assessment
A full oral assessment using the Hazelbaker Assessment Tool for Lingual Frenulum Function, then a plain-English discussion of what I found.
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Division, if it is needed
If a frenulotomy will help, I explain the risks and benefits and take written consent. Baby is swaddled, sterile scissors are used, and it is over in seconds. No anaesthetic is needed at this age.
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Feed and aftercare
You feed straight away — it settles baby and reduces bleeding. A full oral check before you leave, written aftercare, and a follow-up call within the week.
Afterwards
The follow-up is part of it, not an extra.
You get a phone call within a week to check on healing and on how feeding is actually going — not a form, a call.
If you need more hands-on help after that, additional feeding sessions can be face to face at the clinic or over video, and Donna can point you towards local support groups and bodywork referrals where they would help.
What parents say
In their words
“Not only were they both friendly and very knowledgeable but they actually listened to us when other professionals hadn't really.”
“It has changed everything for us, our little boy is finally smiling and happy all thanks to you guys.”
Questions
The things parents ask
Does the procedure hurt my baby?
A frenulotomy is quick and is done without anaesthetic in early infancy, which is standard practice. Most babies cry briefly — many are more upset about being held still than about the division itself — and settle as soon as they are fed. There may be a small amount of bleeding, which is normal and stops quickly.
How old can my baby be?
Up to six months old for a standard appointment. Older babies can sometimes be seen — get in touch and ask rather than assuming not.
Do you see bottle-fed babies?
Yes. Tongue tie affects bottle feeding as well as breastfeeding — clicking, dribbling, long feeds, wind and reflux are all common. Breast, bottle and combination-fed babies are all welcome.
Will feeding improve straight away?
Sometimes, and sometimes not. Some babies latch better within minutes; others take days or a couple of weeks while they learn a new tongue movement. Feeding is dynamic and constantly changing, which is why positioning and attachment support is part of the appointment and why there is a follow-up call.
What if my baby does not need a division?
Then it is not done. You are refunded £120 of the fee, and you still get the full assessment, the feeding support and the aftercare. An honest "no" is a legitimate outcome of an assessment.
Can it reattach?
Reattachment happens in approximately 4% of cases nationally. If it happens, the re-division appointment is £75 and includes a full oral reassessment.
Where are you and is there parking?
Spa Street Offices, Spa Street, Ossett, WF5 0HJ — about five minutes from Junction 40 of the M1, with free parking on site.
Can someone come with me?
Yes. Parents and guardians are welcome throughout, and you can bring one support person as well.
Book an unhurried ninety minutes.
Most families are seen within a few days. If you are not sure whether you need an appointment, ring and ask — that conversation is free.