Latch, Feeding & Tongue Tie Support
Feeding should feel like connection, not a battle.
When feeding is hard, everything feels hard. Maybe your baby clicks, slips off, or falls asleep frustrated. Maybe they're happy on one side and fight the other. Maybe you've been told about a tongue tie and you're not sure what comes next. You're not alone, and it's rarely one thing.
Why feeding can be hard for a baby
A good latch takes a lot of coordination: the jaw opening wide, the tongue lifting and moving in rhythm, the neck turning comfortably, and the whole body staying relaxed enough to suck, swallow and breathe. Tension anywhere along that chain, from the jaw to the neck to the upper back, can make feeding tiring or uncomfortable.
What parents commonly notice
- Clicking, a shallow latch, or milk leaking from the corners of the mouth
- Strongly preferring one breast or one side of the bottle
- Falling asleep early in a feed, or feeds that go on and on
- Sore or pinched nipples for the feeding parent
- Gassiness, fussing or arching during feeds
- A head that turns more easily one way than the other
Tongue ties and what we do
A tongue or lip tie is assessed and, if needed, released by a qualified provider such as a pediatric dentist or ENT, usually alongside an IBCLC (lactation consultant). Chiropractic care doesn't release a tie. What we do is help the body around it: easing jaw, neck and upper back tension before a release, and supporting comfortable movement and feeding afterward. Dr. Aanchal has experience caring for babies with tongue ties.
How we care for feeding babies
We observe your baby's latch while they're feeding, and we look at how they move their head, jaw and body. Care is light and specific: craniosacral work, gentle touch through the jaw and neck, and soft adjustments where needed, at about the pressure you'd use to check the ripeness of a tomato. We'll show you simple positions and holds that may make feeds more comfortable.
All of our doctors have extensive training in pregnancy, postpartum and pediatric care through the ICPA.
A team around your baby
The best feeding results usually come from a team. We're happy to work alongside your IBCLC, pediatrician and dentist, and we'll tell you when another provider is the right next step. Poor weight gain, fewer wet diapers or a baby who seems unwell should always go to your pediatrician first.
You matter too
Feeding is a two-person job. Holding and feeding for hours can leave you with a tight neck, upper back and shoulders. Our Mommy & Me visits care for you and your baby in the same appointment.
Visiting Tula
Tula Chiropractic & Wellness is at 7701 Eldorado Pkwy, Suite 500, McKinney, TX 75070, a short drive for families in Allen, Frisco, Prosper, Plano, Melissa, Princeton and North Dallas.
Hours: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 8:00 AM to 6:30 PM; Wednesday 11:00 AM to 6:30 PM; Friday 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM; Saturdays by appointment; closed Sunday.
We don't bill insurance directly. We're self-pay, we provide superbills you can submit for possible out-of-network reimbursement, and we accept HSA and FSA cards. See pricing.
Frequently asked questions
Can chiropractic fix a tongue tie? No. A tie is assessed and released by a pediatric dentist or ENT, often with an IBCLC. We help with the tension around it, before and after a release, so your baby can move and feed more comfortably.
Why does my baby only feed well on one side? A one-sided preference often goes along with neck or jaw tension that makes turning one way less comfortable. We gently check how your baby turns and moves and work to ease that tension.
Should my baby see a chiropractor before or after a tongue tie release? Either can help. Before a release, care may ease jaw and neck tension. Afterward, it can support comfortable movement while your baby relearns how to feed. We're happy to coordinate with your provider.
Do you work with lactation consultants? Yes. We're happy to care for your baby alongside your IBCLC and pediatrician.
How young can my baby be? We see babies as young as one day old. Care is very gentle, with no cracking or twisting.