04/11/2026
"I was referred to the infant feeding team by my health visitor as my baby continued to have very long feeds (sometimes 90mins) and could not feed without a shield - I'd also get soaked in the process.
Jodie offered lots of practical advice and suggested a referral to check for a tongue tie. She also invited me to group sessions which I found very helpful.
The team were quick to get in contact about a tongue tie assessment and book us in. The appointment itself was very informative and a tongue tie, body tension and a high pallate were identified. The tongue tie procedure was quick and I was given advice about how to proceed with the other issues, and how to best aid his recovery.
A week later we were feeding without a shield and down to 10 minute feeds! We still have some work to do but feeding has become a lot easier now and I feel supported moving forward.
Thank you so much for all your help!" I was referred to the infant feeding team by my health visitor as my baby continued to have very long feeds (sometimes 90mins) and could not feed without a shield - I'd also get soaked in the process.
Jodie offered lots of practical advice and suggested a referral to check for a tongue tie. She also invited me to group sessions which I found very helpful.
The team were quick to get in contact about a tongue tie assessment and book us in. The appointment itself was very informative and a tongue tie, body tension and a high pallate were identified. The tongue tie procedure was quick and I was given advice about how to proceed with the other issues, and how to best aid his recovery.
A week later we were feeding without a shield and down to 10 minute feeds! We still have some work to do but feeding has become a lot easier now and I feel supported moving forward.
Thank you so much for all your help!"- from one of our amazing families.
We are so proud of the wonderful stories we have received on our care opinion page!
Thank you to everyone who has shared their experience with our team.
Your stories help us to recognise those who are going above and beyond to support our families, find reoccurring themes that help us shape our workshops and group discussions and make changes to improve our service!
All stories are important and every voice is heard!
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https://www.careopinion.org.uk/go/5431/infantfeeding
