Reflux/tongue tie?

Hi guys, not sure if I’m being overly paranoid or not (probably am as I’m a notorious worrier!) but I’ve noticed my baby sometimes will pull a face after feeding sometimes can be even 30 mins later like she’s got a horrible taste in her mouth? She rarely spits up or is sick, she doesn’t seem uncomfortable after feeds or anything but I can’t shake the feeling something not quite right. She’s always sticking her tongue out and is now making like clicking noises (not when feeding) like she is smacking her tongue against the roof of her mouth if that makes sense! I have the health visitor coming to visit this week as I want her assessing for a tongue tie as I’m also paranoid about that (I am combi feeding) she is 8 weeks old this week, just trying to see if anyone else has had an experience like this and if it’s normal or not to put my mind at ease🙈😂

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It's unlikely your HV is qualified for assessing for a tongue tie, but they could possibly make a referral to the infant feeding team? Or you can likely contact them yourself.

Assessing for tongue tie is not just looking visually, it's about the function of the mouth so needs a full oral assessment, there are private practitioner's you can find them on the association of tongue tie practitioner Website

Mine has started pulling the face with the tongue after feeds during the day lately! She’s nearly 10 weeks. I googled it this afternoon and it could be the extrusion reflex? Confused me as well because it looks like they’re uncomfortable/ like they’ve got a bad taste in their mouth like you say x

Could be silent reflux?
Mine has a reflux, he spits quite a bit and does that with the tongue and clear his throat

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