Pain Management:

Homeopathic Remedies:

• Homeopathy is a holistic medicine that stimulates the body to heal itself using highly diluted solutions prepared from natural plant and mineral extracts. Homeopathy is very gentle on the body and is great for use for infants and pregnant and nursing women.

• Options we recommend:

  • KCDW Remedy (available in office)

  • Bach Kids Rescue Remedy

  • Arnica Montana 30C - dissolve 5 pellets in 1 oz dropper of distilled water; give 5-10 drops every 2-3 hours as needed. Store chilled.

  • Chamomilla - Boiron Camilia single doses

  • Staphysagria 6C - 1 pellet 2 times daily

  Skin-to-Skin Contact with Infant

Breast Milk Ice Chips: This can help reduce pain and soothe discomfort. Freeze milk flat in a freezer bag, break up into small chips that can then be placed in the mouth.

Organic Coconut Oil: Using a high quality product is important and good for all ages. Apply a small amount of oil to the desired area 4-6 times a day. This can also be used during post-op stretches by placing a small amount of oil on the finger being used to stretch the treatment areas.

Research:

Infant Tongue Tie: The Research

By Dr. Chelsea Pinto