Summary of Clinical Assessment and Treatment:
Patient Information:
- Amelia Jones
- 3 months
- Female
Reason for Visit:
- Difficulty latching and poor weight gain.
Assessment:
- Amelia is experiencing difficulty latching onto the breast, resulting in ineffective milk transfer. She has been struggling with weight gain, and the mother reports frequent feeds with little satisfaction for the baby. The mother also reports nipple pain and discomfort during breastfeeding.
- No significant past medical history.
- No current medications or herbal supplements.
- The mother is a stay-at-home parent. No other significant social history.
- No known allergies.
Assessment for Tongue Ties:
- Appearance of the tongue: Restricted tongue movement, with a short frenulum visible.
- Function of the tongue: Limited ability to protrude the tongue past the gum line, and difficulty with cupping the tongue.
- Other relevant findings: The mother reports clicking sounds during feeds and frequent detaching from the breast.
Treatment Plan:
- Frenulotomy procedure performed. Instructions given to the mother on post-procedure care, including gentle stretching exercises and pain management.
- Breastfeeding support and guidance provided, including latch techniques and positioning.
- Supplementation with expressed breast milk advised to support weight gain.
Follow-Up:
- Follow-up appointment scheduled in one week to assess healing and breastfeeding progress.
- Mother advised to contact the lactation consultant if any concerns arise before the follow-up appointment.
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