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Tongue Tie Services:

What is a Tongue-Tie or Restricted Lingual Frenulum (RLF)?

Tongue-tie, also known as ankyloglossia is a condition in which a person’s tongue remains attached to the floor of their mouth. This occurs when the lingual frenulum (a thin strip of tissue connecting your tongue and the floor of your mouth) is shorter than usual. A short frenulum can restrict your tongue’s movement.

Ankyloglossia is most common in newborns and young children. It is commonly associated with breastfeeding  difficulties and it is also believed to have some impact on speech and/or oral hygiene problems. The true impact of tongue-tie on speech isn't clearly understood. The child's tongue needs contact with the roof of their mouth when pronouncing the lingual sounds “t”, “d”, “z”, “s,” “th,” “n,” and “l.” When their tongue is severely restricted and can't reach the roof of their mouth, the child can have problems with articulation (pronunciation).

Tongue-tie is a congenital condition, which means people are born with it.

What’s the difference between anterior tongue-tie and posterior tongue-tie?

An anterior tongue-tie is in the front of the mouth near the tip of the tongue, just behind the gums. It often looks like a thin web.

A posterior tongue-tie (also known as submucosal) is further back where the floor of the mouth meets the tongue, making it more difficult to see. This type of tie  tends to present slightly later than anterior ties.

Anterior tongue-ties are more common than posterior tongue-ties.

Who does tongue-tie affect and how common is it?

Anyone can develop tongue-tie. In some cases, ankyloglossia is hereditary (meaning it runs in families). Tongue-tie mostly affects newborns and young children. But it’s possible for older children and adults to have the condition if it has gone undiagnosed or untreated when they were babies.

Ankyloglossia occurs in up to 10% of newborns (depending on the study and definition of tongue-tie).

Does tongue-tie resolve itself without treatment?

In some instances, children learn to adjust to tongue-tie as they grow older. But if ankyloglossia is causing problems, it’s best to treat it early, as some symptoms worsen with age.

What are the symptoms of tongue-tie?

Symptoms of tongue-tie range from insignificant to significant meaning it either affects feeding or it doesn’t . Your child's tongue may appear to be heart-shaped or may have a notch in it. It may also appear to be spade like and sit flat in the bottom of the mouth.

Newborn tongue-tie may result in:

  • Difficulty latching when breastfeeding.
  • Breastfeeding for extended periods of time.
  • Falling asleep on the breast after only a few sucks/minutes
  • Constant hunger.
  • Trouble gaining weight.
  • A clicking sound during feeding.
  • If the baby is feeding from a bottle they may be dribbling and losing lots of the milk from the corners of their mouth.

If  breastfeeding, in order to create an adequate seal, the baby must extend their tongue over their jaw line. If the baby has tongue-tie, this isn't possible. They often attempt to use their gums to keep the nipple in their mouth during breastfeeding. This can be painful.

A woman may also have other symptoms related to the baby’s tongue-tie, including:

  • Cracked, sore nipples.
  • Pain during feeding.
  • Insufficient milk supply due to poor milk transfer.

How can I make an appointment?

At Private Midwives we have a range of specialist practitioners who can provide this service at home or in a clinic setting depending on their own practice preferences. Typically, this service can be arranged at very short notice due to having practitioners all over the UK and ROI.

All you need to do is either call us on 0800 380 0579.

Or email us at info@privatemidwives.com and you will be put in touch with a practitioner in your area.

Initially you will be sent some information via email which you can read prior to the appointment.

Parent & Procedure Information

How is tongue-tie assessed and treated?

Assessment: During the appointment the practitioner will take a history and then they will look inside the baby’s mouth and physically assess the mobility and function of the tongue. They will be looking at the extension, lateralisation, and elevation of the tongue specifically. Once assessed most of our practitioners will offer division there and then as part of the same single appointment. These appointments typically take between 1 and two hours.

Treatment: The Private Midwives’ specialist practitioner will perform a small surgical procedure where they cut the lingual frenulum with a pair of scissors specifically designed for this purpose. This is called a frenotomy (also known as frenulotomy, or tongue-tie division). This service can be performed in either a clinic setting or in your own home.

Tongue-tie surgery causes minimal discomfort for infants and is done without the need for anaesthesia. Some parents may choose to give paracetamol prior to the procedure if the baby is old enough for over-the-counter medication.

As with any surgical procedure, a tongue-tie procedure carries risks of complications, including:

  • Bleeding. (1in 3-5000)
  • Infection. (1in 10,000)
  • Injury to the saliva ducts in your mouth. (Very rare)

What about aftercare?

After the procedure is performed our practitioner will demonstrate and talk through some exercises that will help to optimise the chances of a successful division which hopefully leads to a better feeding journey. They will also assist with feeding positions and latch. You will then have access to the practitioner for at least a week after the division via WhatsApp .

You can find information on post division care Here- Aftercare following Tongue-Tie

We at Private midwives also offer ongoing breastfeeding support and postnatal packages of care,.

How much does it cost?

Prices vary depending on where in the UK and ROI you live, and where the appointment takes place, for example clinic or home setting. Typical fees range from £200-£350 in the UK and €250-€350 in the ROI.

Book a Tongue-Tie Practitioner:

Please click on the photo of the practitioner in your area to get contact details and you can contact them direct.

  • Private Midwife Anna Branch

    Anna Branch

    Midwife & Tongue Tie Practitioner - Midlands

  • Private Midwife Anna Wilson

    Anna Wilson

    Midwife & Tongue Tie Practitioner - Midlands

  • Private Midwife Anouk Lloyd

    Anouk Lloyd

    Midwife & Tongue Tie Practitioner - South East

  • Private Midwife Carla Mastroianni

    Carla Mastroianni

    Midwife & Tongue Tie Practitioner - South West

  • Private Midwife Charlotte Lowden

    Charlotte Lowden

    Midwife & Tongue Tie Practitioner - South East

  • Private Midwife Cristina Ricci

    Cristina Ricci

    Midwife & Tongue Tie Practitioner - North West

  • Private Midwife Danielle Grange

    Dani Grange

    Midwife & Tongue Tie Practitioner - Midlands

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    Deidre O’Leary

    Midwife & Tongue Tie Practitioner - Ireland

  • Private Midwife Eleanor May Johnson

    Eleanor May Johnson

    Midwife & Tongue Tie Practitioner - South West

  • Private Midwife Emily Clark

    Emily Clark

    Midwife & Tongue Tie Practitioner - London

  • Private Midwife Flo Crawley

    Flo Crawley

    Midwife & Tongue Tie Practitioner - South East

  • Private Midwife Georgie Halmshaw

    Georgie Halmshaw

    Midwife & Tongue Tie Practitioner - Midlands

  • Private Midwife Hayley Parkhill

    Hayley Parkhill

    Midwife & Tongue Tie Practitioner - Midlands/Yorkshire

  • Private Midwife Heather Berry

    Heather Berry

    Midwife & Tongue Tie Practitioner - South East

  • Private Midwife Jayne Cozens

    Jayne Cozens

    Midwife & Tongue Tie Practitioner - Midlands

  • Private Midwife Jean Walker

    Jean Walker

    Midwife & Tongue Tie Practitioner - Midlands

  • Midwife Jill Hutchings

    Jill Hutchings

    Midwife & Tongue Tie Practitioner - South West

  • Private Midwife Katrina Cotterall

    Katrina Cotterrall

    Midwife & Tongue Tie Practitioner - South Wales

  • Private Midwife Leonie

    Leonie Bryan

    Midwife & Tongue Tie Practitioner - London

  • Private Midwife Liz Halliday

    Liz Halliday

    Midwife & Tongue Tie Practitioner - Ireland

  • Private Midwife Marguerite Williams

    Marguerite Williams

    Midwife & Tongue Tie Practitioner - London

  • Private Midwife Polly Powell

    Polly Powell

    Midwife & Tongue Tie Practitioner - South

  • Private Midwife Rebecca Flood

    Rebecca Flood

    Midwife & Tongue Tie Practitioner - South West

  • Private Midwife Rochelle Williams

    Rochelle Williams

    Midwife & Tongue Tie Practitioner - Midlands

  • Private Midwife Ruth Taylor

    Ruth Taylor-Anderson

    Midwife & Tongue Tie Practitioner - South East

  • Private Midwife Sharon Gamon

    Sharon Gamon

    Matron - South East & West

  • Private Midwife Suzanne Hiscocks

    Suzanne Hiscocks

    Midwife & Tongue Tie Practitioner - London

  • Private Midwife Victoria Leith

    Victoria Leith

    Midwife & Tongue Tie Practitioner - Midlands

Private Midwife Anna Branch

Midwife & Tongue Tie Practitioner - Midlands

Anna Branch

NMC: 14L1564e

I have been a midwife now for 8 years, with varied experience across maternity services however, I have always been passionate about providing evidence based infant feeding support. This then led me to train as a Tongue Tie practitioner further supporting women and families feeding journey.

In my own time I enjoy watching my family thrive (2 teenagers) and a 24 year old through their life experiences. Keeping active with weekly walks with my husband with a bit of shopping along the way 🙂

To book tongue-tie appointments in Redditch, Worcestershire, Warwickshire and surrounding area with Anna:
Email: annab@privatemidwives.com
Tel: 07846 115466
Cost: £200 + travel (call for details)

Private Midwife Anna Wilson

Midwife & Tongue Tie Practitioner - Midlands

Anna Wilson

NMC: 05F1937E

Hey!
I’m Anna. A wife, mummy to 2 daughters, a nurse, midwife, IBCLC and tongue tie practitioner all in one! I am born and bred in Gloucestershire but willing to travel to other counties.

I am a school parent governor, enjoy spending time with my godson and going on a spa day when I get some free time.

I consider myself to be a calm, approachable and passionate person who enjoys multidisciplinary working and supporting families.

To book tongue-tie appointments in Gloucestershire, Warwickshire, North Cotswolds and surrounding areas with Anna:
Email: annaw@privatemidwives.com
Tel: 07974 137022
Cost: £200 + travel (call for details)

Midwife & Tongue Tie Practitioner - South East

Anouk Lloyd

NMC: 00J2370E

I have been a Midwife for over 20 years,
A Tongue Tie Practitioner since 2014 and Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) since 2017. I work in an NHS capacity as a Specialist Infant Feeding/Lead Midwife & Tongue Tie practitioner/trainer.

I am delighted to join Private Midwives to provide frenulotomy (tongue tie) assessment and division, comprehensive breastfeeding/lactation support plus antenatal/postnatal care.

I have a special interest in antenatal and postnatal care, antenatal education, breastfeeding, tongue tie and the fourth trimester. Supporting new mothers and families continues to be both my passion and privilege.

I live in Brighton with my husband, teenagers and mini daschund. In my spare time I’m up at my allotment or practicing paining.

To book tongue-tie appointments with Anouk in Sussex for home visits or in a clinic in Brighton:
Email: anouk@privatemidwives.com
Tel: 07904 208393
Cost: £100-240 assessment or assessment & division

Private Midwife Carla Mastroianni

Midwife & Tongue Tie Practitioner - South West

Carla Mastroianni

NMC: 08L0044C

I’m Carla, a registered Midwife, Neonatal Nurse, IBCLC, also known as a Lactation Consultant, and a Tongue Tie Practitioner based in Brighton & Hove, I cover a large radius of East and West Sussex, and where possible I also travel further afield.

I’ve been practicing since 2008 but have specialized in Infant feeding and postnatal care since 2015.

In 2019 I set up a Specialist Infant Feeding service for BSUH Trust while working in the community. I have now left midwifery and currently work as a Neonatal Nurse in Brighton’s Trevor Mann Baby Unit, while practicing privately as a Lactation Consultant.

My biggest passion is supporting families through the transition into parenthood and helping them achieve their breastfeeding/chestfeeding goals.

I have two wonderful daughters, two funny and loving dogs and recently two crested geckos joined our family! In my free time I love spending time with friends, going out for dinner and dancing. I’m looking forward to meeting you and your family.

To book tongue-tie consultation at your home with Carla:
Email: carlam@privatemidwives.com
Tel: 07933 766324
Cost: £100-240 assessment or assessment & division. Phone follow ups included.

Private Midwife Charlotte Lowden

Midwife & Tongue Tie Practitioner - South East

Charlotte Lowden

NMC: 07E2165E

Hi, I am Charlotte and I am based in Essex. I am a Midwife, International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) and Tongue Tie Practitioner. I qualified as a Midwife in 2007 and I worked in all areas of Midwifery. Following the birth of my second child in 2015, I have specialised in Infant Feeding. During my time breastfeeding, I was lucky enough to have amazing, consistent, support and advice which helped me overcome challenges and have a positive experience. I believe all women should have access to timely, knowledgeable support and I love working with families to help them meet their goals.

To book tongue-tie appointments with Charlotte in Mid, West and North Essex, East Hertfordshire or a Clinic in CO61HS Colchester:
Email: charlotte@privatemidwives.com
Tel: 07743 002150
Cost: £120-200 assessment or assessment & division

Midwife & Tongue Tie Practitioner - North West

Cristina Ricci

NMC: 14L0636C

Hello, you can call me Cristina. I am a midwife, Hypnobirthing & Tongue tie practitioner based in Manchester.

I qualified in midwifery in 2013 in Italy and then moved to the UK in 2015 to be able to provide personalised care to families embarking on the pregnancy and parenthood journey.

Before joining Private Midwives, I worked in the NHS for almost 8 years, supporting births at home, birth centre and in the labour ward. I have also worked as an Infant Feeding Midwife, developing and consolidating knowledge in infant feeding, both breast and bottle.

I am particularly passionate about home birth, though I support normalising childbirth in the labour ward as well. A calm and nurturing environment is beneficial to every birth.

Pregnancy and birth are milestone events in your life, with the potential to affect yourself and your family relationships for decades to come. I believe that everyone can have an empowering pregnancy and birth, where you are the decision-maker of your care. I firmly believe in personal choice in childbirth. I aim to build a relationship of trust to get to know what is important to you.

To book tongue-tie appointments with Cristina in Cheshire, North Wales, Manchester, Liverpool, Derby, Crewe, Leeds and Sheffield:
Email: info@privatemidwives.com
Tel: 0800 380 0579
Cost: £200-250

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Private Midwife Danielle Grange

Midwife & Tongue Tie Practitioner - Midlands

Dani Grange

NMC: 15G0022E

Currently on Maternity leave

Hi, my name is Dani and I am a midwife and tongue-tie practitioner who is also trained in Hypnobirthing. I am passionate about providing individualised, warm and empathetic care for you and your family in your transition to motherhood. I believe that having a genuine, personal and holistic relationship between woman and midwife can be empowering and liberating for a family as they welcome their new little person to the world.

I truly believe that all women should have access to this trusting relationship with their midwife, in the comfort of their own home. Within this, there is space and time to explore your emotional and psychological wellbeing, as well as the health of you and your baby. This relationship makes intimate discussions less daunting and allows for truly informed and unbiased discussions about your care, with you in control of every decision along the way, whatever your circumstances.

As well as midwifery support, I also offer assessment and release of tongue-ties for babies aged up to 1 year, including feeding support in the comfort of your own home.

I also offer nurturing techniques that are supportive of the physical, mental and emotional elements of transitioning through pregnancy, after birth and on your feeding journey. These include:

  • Rebozo and biomechanics techniques – for easing pregnancy discomforts and promoting relaxation and optimal fetal positioning
  • Rewind Process – a three-step technique for reprocessing of traumatic memories or phobias, can be related to birth and breastfeeding or related to other life difficulties
  • Closing the Bones Ceremonies – supports physical recovery after birth and creates stillness for deep reflection and processing, and to honour all that your mind, body and soul have been through

My passionate belief in the power of women and birth inspires me to share the secret truth about childbirth and tackle the misconceptions that society tells us about our bodies. From this, I have never felt more fulfilled or found such beauty and meaning in this humbling role in such an intimate time in life. I would be honoured to share my knowledge and experience with you.

To book tongue-tie appointments with Dani in Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, Matlock, Derbyshire East & West Midlands, South & West Yorkshire, Manchester and Chester:
Email: danig@privatemidwives.com
Tel: 07528 744222
Cost: £220 + travel over 20 miles

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Midwife & Tongue Tie Practitioner - Ireland

Deidre O’Leary

NMBI:

Co Cork

To book tongue-tie appointments with Deidre in Cork:
Email: debra@privatemidwives.com
Cost: €300

Private Midwife Eleanor May Johnson

Midwife & Tongue Tie Practitioner - South West

Eleanor May Johnson

NMC: 00B1627E

Based in Southampton, Hampshire. I qualified in 2003 and I am currently providing antenatal and postnatal care for women. I am also a tongue tie practitioner, running a regular session in Oxfordshire.

To book tongue-tie appointments with Eleanor for home visits in Southampton, Winchester, Romsey , New Forest or Clinic visit in Wantage, Oxfordshire:
Email: eleanor@privatemidwives.com
Tel: 07900 951571
Cost: £180-220

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Private Midwife Emily Clark

Midwife & Tongue Tie Practitioner - London

Emily Clark

NMC: 11C0786E

Hi, I’m a Midwife & Tongue Tie Practitioner based in the south of England

To book tongue-tie appointments with Emily in West London, Berkshire, Surrey & Buckinghamshire:
Email: emily@privatemidwives.com
Tel: 07946 576439
Cost: £110-180 assessment or assessment & division

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Private Midwife Flo Crawley

Midwife & Tongue Tie Practitioner - South East

Flo Crawley

NMC: 11D0750E

Flo is an experienced midwife, a lactation consultant (IBCLC) and tongue-tie practitioner, based in Norfolk. She is passionate about true midwifery – being ‘with women’ and families through their pregnancy, births, and postnatal journeys. Her special interests have always been in supporting women to feel empowered and in control along their journeys, foster a trusting relationship, to respect informed choices and human rights in childbirth, to protect dignity, and promote physiology.

Flo knows first-hand the power of a meaningful relationship with an experienced midwife to positively affect pregnancy, labour, birth and breastfeeding. With over 10 years’ experience, she is confident and comfortable supporting home births, pool births, and births in hospital settings. With her lactation consultant knowledge, she is also adept in supporting you with breastfeeding.

Flo trained in Brighton, organises nurturing events for midwives, loves sea-swimming, and is a mother of two herself. She has settled with her family in North Norfolk, where she grew up. Being a midwife remains one of Flo’s greatest joys in life.

To book tongue-tie appointments with Flo in all of Norfolk, South Lincolnshire and North Suffolk:
Email: Flo@privatemidwives.com
Tel: 07748 186472
Cost: £220 + travel

Private Midwife Georgie Halmshaw

Midwife & Tongue Tie Practitioner - Midlands

Georgie Halmshaw

NMC: 14L1559E

Hi, I’m Georgie, I am an NMC registered Midwife and Tongue Tie practitioner with over 8 years experience caring for mums and babies in a variety of maternity settings. I am passionate about Infant feeding and love supporting new parents on their journey into parenthood. I am a lucky mum of two gorgeous girls who keep me busy in my spare time. I have a sessional clinic in North Herefordshire, but some home visits can be arranged on a case by case basis.

To book tongue-tie appointments with Georgie:
Email: georgie@privatemidwives.com
Tel: 07890 837933
Cost: £220 – Tongue tie Assessment and treatment

Midwife & Tongue Tie Practitioner - Midlands/Yorkshire

Hayley Parkhill

NMC: 13I7944E

I am a registered midwife & tongue tie practitioner in the East Midlands. I cover the areas of Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire, Yorkshire, Leicester and Derbyshire and I am willing to travel approximately 1 hour drive.

I trained and qualified as a midwife in London in 2013 and have just recently moved to Nottinghamshire with my husband and 3 children. To say that I am passionate in providing one to one midwifery care is an understatement. I believe in empowering women to make the choices that are right for them. It is a privilege to see such positive outcomes both physically and mentally whilst providing holistic and case loading care to women and their families

I have experience in home births, water births, physiological 3rd stage, mental health and VBAC (Vaginal Birth After Caesarean).

To book tongue-tie appointments with Hayley for home visits in Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Lincolnshire or Clinics in Lincoln & Derby:
Email: hayley@privatemidwives.com
Tel: 07825 517714
Cost: £230 no mileage added

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Private Midwife Heather Berry

Midwife & Tongue Tie Practitioner - South East

Heather Berry

NMC: 75A0201E

I qualified as a midwife 4 decades ago.

I will never disempower the families I support. I am an effective ally and advocate with extensive current experience supporting families through complex care pathways when needed. I have excellent working relationships with local NHS trusts.

I have home birth experience supporting hundreds of families. Babies born in houses, flats and yurts. With the very occasional necessary transfer.

Additional qualifications include NIPE (Newborn Initial Physical Examination) and Oral Assessment Tongue Tie Practitioner.

Fun facts- I trained as a nurse with the Armed forces after working on a gynaecology ward in Switzerland. Midwifery training came after a spell on a maternity ward in Germany. I have worked across the UK, Europe and Far East. I can ride a motorcycle, fly a glider and tow a caravan. Current project is Barry the Bongo campervan.

To book tongue-tie appointments with Heather in East/West Sussex, Sussex, West Kent East Hampshire:
Email: heather@privatemidwives.com
Tel: 07775 743918
Cost: £250 (£125 at first visit) travel included

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Private Midwife Jayne Cozens

Midwife & Tongue Tie Practitioner - Midlands

Jayne Cozens

NMC: 80I3873E

I am experienced Midwife, living in South Lincolnshire, with a specialist interest in infant feeding.

I am also a qualified Tongue-tie Practitioner, Lactation Consultant, Craniosacral Therapist, Holistic Therapist including reflexology and aromatherapy. I am also able to perform the NIPE and offer antenatal infant feeding classes if required.

To book tongue-tie appointments with Jayne in South Lincolnshire, West Norfolk and North Cambridgeshire:
Email: jayne@privatemidwives.com
Tel: 07766 666023
Cost: £210 + travel up to 45 miles 2-3 hour sessions with assessment, division and BF support and cranial if required.
Web: Natu Sanare Website

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Private Midwife Jean Walker

Midwife & Tongue Tie Practitioner - Midlands

Jean Walker

Hi, I’m Jean, I’m a midwife based in Leicester. As an experienced midwife, both in the NHS and more recently with Private Midwives, I have always been passionate about supporting women through birth and parenthood. With expertise in home birth and Waterbirth I am able to offer families strong personalized support throughout. Focusing on feeding and baby care, I feel strongly that women should be able to breastfeed their baby for as long as they want and supported to do that comfortably. Practicing as a tongue tie practitioner has enabled me to improve that journey for them and optimize their experience.

From the start of my midwifery career I was able to lead innovation, fundraising for a pool and supporting waterbirth training in hospital and community. I was part of the BUMPS a NHS group practice scheme offering continuity of care working across hospital boundaries. I later took on a consultant role providing specialized care for homeless, abused and asylum seeking women negotiating multi agency support for them, particularly a deep understanding of safeguarding processes. It also gave me a knowledge of FGM and the challenges this presents. I worked with a Obstetric consultant and liaised with other specialists to offer a support clinic within the hospital.

Breastfeeding was always a passion and I later became the infant feeding lead achieving baby friendly status and providing training and audit to all the hospital staff. I qualified as a Newborn examiner and became interested in tongue tie and how this would inhibit a babies ability to breastfeed, why women gave up and how breastfeeding could become more predominant. Working with Private midwives has enabled me to support many women and utilize all of these skills but still have time to pursue my hobbies which are dog showing and agility, pottery, swimming, crafts and gardening. I am able to spend time with my grandchildren teaching them life skills like cooking and sewing and creative skills like pottery and sculpture.

To book tongue-tie appointments in Leicester with Jean:
Email: jean@privatemidwives.com
Tel: 07788 751532
Cost: £220 (call for details)

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Midwife & Tongue Tie Practitioner - South West

Jill Hutchings

I have been a midwife for over 20 years and feel very proud and blessed to be part of women’s lives. I am Passionate about woman centred care and informed choice. Pregnancy and birth are an extraordinary journey which I have been privileged to share with women and their families.

I am passionate about breastfeeding and providing support postnatally. I am a tongue tie practitioner and NIPE midwife.

To book tongue-tie appointments with Jill in Southampton, Portsmouth, Southsea, Petersfield, Waterlooville, Horndean, Clanfield, Fareham, West Sussex and the M3 corridor:
Email: jill@privatemidwives.com
Tel: 07809 744942
Cost: £180-220

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Midwife & Tongue Tie Practitioner - South Wales

Katrina Cotterrall

NMC: 10I0054W

I’m Kat a Midwife and owner of Pathway to Parenthood, A Maternity Wellness Hub based in South Wales. My passion is Antenatal education, continuity of care and homebirth. Having worked for the NHS for 12 years in various settings, I am now so excited to be able to offer bespoke individualised Midwifery care to families across Wales and surrounding borders.

To book tongue-tie appointments with Katrina in Cardiff, South Wales, Bristol, Bath, Gloucester or the Cardiff Clinic:
Email: katrina@privatemidwives.com
Tel: 07817 621064
Cost: from £230 (depending on travel journey)

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Private Midwife Leonie

Midwife & Tongue Tie Practitioner - London

Leonie Bryan

NMC: 15D3844E

Leonie has worked in Maternity care since 2010 in a variety of roles across a spectrum of different areas of midwifery. She started her career in a busy London hospital postnatal ward, supporting feeding, and now supports women and families outside of the NHS system as a Private Midwife, Lactation Consultant and Tongue Tie practitioner.

Leonie is regulated by the Nursing and Midwifery Council, Certified as IBCLC and is a member of the Association of the Tongue Tie Practitioners.

As an IBCLC qualified Lactation Consultant, she has an excellent record for supporting women who choose to breastfeed and understands the importance of advising and supporting a variety of feeding methods and choices. What matters most to Leonie is whatever works best for you and your family.

As a Tongue tie practitioner, Leonie can identify if your baby might have any oral restrictions which could impact your feeding journey, by looking at both the function and the appearance of the tongue and mouth. She will discuss and share information about the short- and long-term potential implications for this and whether it would be beneficial for your baby to divide the frenulum aiming to increase tongue function and mobility. She is able to refer you to other health care practitioners who can offer body work on your baby to release any tension which may be presenting in the soft tissue, and local feeding support groups.

Leonie has a deep respect for women and families and ensures they are fully informed as to the options and choices available to them.

COSTS:
For home visits in South East London (I DO NOT COVER AREAS WITHIN THE CONGESTION ZONE):

Tongue tie assessment with feeding review it’s £210. Usually takes about 1.5-2 hours.
Tongue tie assessment with feeding review and division is £325. Usually takes about 2-2.5 hours.
Lactation consultation, feeding support with a plan and tongue tie assessment is £300. Usually takes 2-2.5 hours.

For all bookings I offer remote support for 2 weeks following your appointment.

Before you book an appointment, please contact Leonie through the links below to arrange a free remote consultation to ensure you are given the best advice and book the right appointment for your needs.

Email: leonie@privatemidwives.com
Tel: 07866 900659

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Midwife & Tongue Tie Practitioner - Ireland

Liz Halliday

Hi, I’m Liz and I live in West Dublin. I specialise in home births and I run the social media accounts for Private Midwives. I am passionate about informed choice and have special interests in Tongue Tie, Birth Trauma, Gestational Diabetes and Group B Strep. I am also a qualified Birth Trauma Resolution practitioner.

To book tongue-tie appointments with Liz in Co. Wexford and surrounding Counties :
Email: liz@privatemidwives.com
Cost: €150-300 assessment or assessment & division

Private Midwife Marguerite Williams

Midwife & Tongue Tie Practitioner - London

Marguerite Williams

NMC: 11E1039E

My name is Marguerite Williams, and I am a registered and practising midwife, International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant and Tongue Tie Practitioner.

I am compassionate and committed, with over a decade of experience providing the full range of maternity care in the UK. I’ve previously worked in the NHS primarily in the community offering antenatal care, antenatal education, homebirth care, hospital birth care and postnatal care at home.

I have a keen interest in supporting all things infant feeding as a lactation consultant. I have expertise in assisting women to reach their goals in breastfeeding, including natural term breastfeeding, physiologically led bottle feeding and gentle weaning.

I am fully insured and I operate under the credentials given to me by the International Board of Lactation Consultants, under the guidance of the Association of Tongue Tie Practitioners and am regulated by the Nursing and Midwifery Council UK.

To book tongue-tie appointments with Marguerite:
Email: marguerite@privatemidwives.com
Tel: 07521 267789
Cost: Tongue Tie Assessment and Lactation Support £225 (1.5-2hr) – Tongue Tie Assessment and Lactation Support and division £325 (2.-2.5hr)

Midwife & Tongue Tie Practitioner - South

Polly Powell

NMC: 17G2173E

Hi, I’m Polly and I am passionate about helping families with all feeding issues!

I have worked for many years as a birth centre and labour ward midwife and my specialism is in infant feeding. I am a private antenatal teacher and have trained as a lactation consultant and tongue tie practitioner I am also an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). I have also breastfed two babies (one with a tongue tie) and know firsthand the challenges that come with it. I think all mothers/fathers/parents are incredible!

I can see you in the comfort of your own home for one-to-one breastfeeding support, tongue tie assessment and division if required. I cover most areas in Surrey, Hampshire, West Sussex and some areas of West/South London.

Costs To book home tongue-tie appointments with Polly:
Email: polly@privatemidwives.com
Tel: 07989 341847
Website: www.polly-powell.co.uk
Areas & Costs:
Farnham and within a 15 minute radius. £100 feeding assessment and support. £180 with tongue tie division.
Within a 30 minute radius. £125 feeding assessment and support. £205 with tongue tie division.
Within a 45 minute radius. £150 feeding assessment and support. £230 with tongue tie division.
For areas over 45 minutes please contact me directly for availability.

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Midwife & Tongue Tie Practitioner - South West

Rebecca Flood

NMC: 01I6838E

Hi my name is Rebecca, I have been a midwife since 2004 with a chosen specialism in breastfeeding and postnatal care. I am a trained tongue tie practitioner and registered with the Association of Tongue Tie practitioners.
I have four beautiful children that I have breastfed and I know only too well the challenges of breastfeeding, having multiple young children and babies with tongue ties! It is hard work but it is achievable and absolutely worth it, and I am here to help you every step of the way. I am passionate about seeing women and their families achieve a successful breastfeeding journey, learning together and growing a strong family bond. I will provide you with one to one support in your own home. I work in North East Hampshire, Berkshire and Surrey.

To book tongue-tie appointments with Rebecca in Basingstoke +45-minute radius or the clinic in Farnham, Tattenden:
Email: rebeccaf@privatemidwives.com
Tel: 07475 600068
Cost: Clinic £100-180 assessment or assessment & division – Home visits £150-230 assessment or assessment & division

Private Midwife Rochelle Williams

Midwife & Tongue Tie Practitioner - Midlands

Rochelle Williams

NMC: 20G0505E

I’ve been a midwife for four years and have always had a special interest in infant feeding. My own personal struggles along with supporting families with babies with tongue ties lead me to training as a tongue tie practitioner. It is something I’m very passionate about.

When I’m not working I enjoy spending time outside with my three young children.

To book tongue-tie appointments in Wellingborough and surrounding areas with Rochelle:
Email: info@privatemidwives.com
Tel: 07787 573969
Cost:from £200 depending on location

Private Midwife Ruth Taylor

Midwife & Tongue Tie Practitioner - South East

Ruth Taylor-Anderson

NMC: 16F0670E

I am based in Suffolk, offering in home postnatal care and lactation services including tongue tie release in Suffolk, Cambridge, Essex and Norfolk.

I am a mother of 4 living in Bury St Edmunds. I have 5 dogs and love walks in the countryside with them.

I have spent my whole career working with Mothers and babies. My move into an NHS role began in 2011 working in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) with premature and unwell babies. A large part of my role was around breastfeeding and assisting new babies to learn to breastfeed under challenging circumstances.

Following a move to Midwifery I began my 11 year career at The Rosie Hospital at Addenbrookes. For the last 7 years I have been based in postnatal care which I consider my passion and I’m currently involved in management of a busy postnatal ward. My love for offering breastfeeding support continued and I am now an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant and more recently expanded this to add Tongue Tie assessment and release in the private sector.

I feel being able to support new families after birth to be a privilege and would love to hear from you if you are requiring Tongue Tie release, feeding support or even just a more personalised service in the early postnatal period.

For tongue-tie appointments with Ruth:
Email: rutht@privatemidwives.com
Tel: 07393 477653
Cost: £200

Matron - South East & West

Sharon Gamon

NMC: 05G2995E

After completing her family, Sharon commenced a Midwifery Degree at The University of Southampton. Graduating in 2005, she embarked on a career in the private sector, offering continuity of care as an Independent Midwife. In 2017 Sharon joined Private Midwives, where she has held the roles of Line Manager and Practice Development Co-Ordinator and is currently a Matron.

Sharon is an experienced Tongue Tie Practitioner and has facilitated in house training, passing her knowledge and skills on to new practitioners. She is also a NIPE practitioner and is currently undertaking further education in Mental Health Awareness.

Sharon’s passion for women-centred care has never wavered. She is proud to continue offering gold standard care as a valued member of the Private Midwives family.

Practice development midwife for South East and South West of England.

To book tongue-tie appointments with Sharon in Southampton, New Forest, Winchester, Hampshire, Some parts of Dorset, Portsmouth:
Email: info@privatemidwives.com
Tel: 07725 840692
Cost: £200-250

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Midwife & Tongue Tie Practitioner - London

Suzanne Hiscocks

NMC: 09I1044E

Hello, I’m Suzanne and I’m a midwife, lactation consultant (IBCLC) and tongue tie practitioner. I qualified as a midwife in 2009 and worked in central London hospitals for the first part of my career but after having difficulties feeding my first child, who had a tongue tie, it ignited my passion for infant feeding and my career has been focused in this area ever since.

I am based in Rickmansworth but I offer tongue tie assessment and division in the comfort of your own home and I am happy to travel for home visits in Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and parts of North West London.

To book a tongue tie appointment with Suzanne:
Email: Suzanne.hiscocks@gmail.com
Call/Text/Whatsapp: 07763 487456
Cost:
£130 for tongue tie assessment
£200 for tongue tie assessment and division.
Costs include travel within 10 miles of Rickmansworth and beyond this mileage will be charged at 50p per mile.

Midwife & Tongue Tie Practitioner - Midlands

Victoria Leith

NMC: 11F1500E

Victoria is a Midwife, IBCLC, and Tongue tie practitioner living with her husband and two dogs in Cambridgeshire. She has a special interest in Psychology and loves going on dog walking adventures and discovering new coffee shops and cake.

To book tongue-tie appointments with Victoria:
Email: victoria@privatemidwives.com
Tel: 07305 307878
Costs: Home consultation (including tongue tie assessment) is £75
Costs: Consultation including release of tongue tie at home is £175

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