At MomSense, we believe that pre and post op care is the most vital piece of the process for optimal results with your procedure. We take a team approach to address the various issues that are often seen with oral restrictions. This may include oral habilitation, body work, chiropractic care, PT, OT, SLP, CST, CFT, OMT. Each patient will have an individualized plan of care based on their individual needs. Resources and referrals will be provided as needed to help optimize your results. 

Multi-Disciplinary Approach 

  • Breast milk ice chips can help with pain and healing. Freeze breast milk flat in a bag and break off small pieces to place directly under the tongue, lip, or cheek, and let them melt.

  • Bach Kids Rescue Remedy

  • Arnica Montana 30C — dissolve 15 pellets in 1 oz of breast milk or distilled water. Store in the refrigerator and administer 1 mL every hour that the baby is awake on the day of the procedure. Then, administer 1 mL with stretches after day 1 for the first week following the procedure.

  • Organic coconut oil — Apply a small amount to wound areas 4-6 times a day with stretches.

Natural Remedies

Normal Post-Treatment Occurrences 

  • Increased fussiness during the first few days is normal. Be sure to use lots of skin-to-skin contact. This increases oxytocin levels — which lowers pain naturally.

  • The baby may have trouble with latch during the first week — this may be due to initial soreness, learning appropriate function, or overstimulation. Feedings may be inconsistent the first week and in some cases, latch or symptoms may worsen before they get better. It is important to continue to work with our IBCLCs for feeding-related issues. 

  • If you have any concerns about your baby’s feedings, wound healing, or any other symptoms, please text your IBCLC.