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Content reviewed by Carla Quintana Caballero, midwife and Medical Director of Maternify, member No. 65,011.
In Madrid, a midwife and a physical therapist from Maternify work together to assess your baby’s lingual frenulum: how the tongue moves, how the baby latches onto the breast or bottle, and how the feeding goes. Based on this assessment, we decide together with you whether a frenotomy (cutting the frenulum) is necessary or if it’s enough to adjust the latch and do some exercises. The evaluation takes place at Clínica Vicetto, located at Calle Raimundo Lulio 2, 28010 Madrid, and costs €155. Appointments are usually available the same week.
At Maternify, we are experts in Tounge-tie assessment for babies and children, and we support families in Madrid before, during, and after their decision.
Our founder Carla Quintana @matronaparami explains what problems require tongue-tie release in babies.
Tounge-tie assessment in Madrid
The evaluation involves more than just looking at the frenulum. A visible frenulum does not always limit tongue function, while a barely visible one may do so. That is why we examine the whole picture:
When we're done, we'll explain what we've seen and the options available—without rushing—so that you can make your own decision.
These signs do not necessarily mean there is a frenulum problem, but they do indicate that it is worth having it evaluated:
If your baby has a fever, refuses to feed, has very few wet diapers, or seems lethargic, don't wait for an appointment: consult your pediatrician or go to the emergency room.
The evaluation and, if necessary, the frenotomy are performed at the Vicetto Clinic, located at 2 Raimundo Lulio Street, 28010 Madrid. Consultations take place at the clinic, not at home, and families from all over Madrid come there. Appointments are usually available the same week. If you don’t live in Madrid, you can schedule a “Tounge-tie assessment ” with Maternify via video call.
Many families come to the “ Tounge-tie assessment ” because breastfeeding isn’t going well. That’s why we work in coordination with the “ Breastfeeding consultation ”: if, after the assessment or frenotomy, the latch needs to be adjusted, a midwife who specializes in breastfeeding can visit you at home. For more information, visit our “Breastfeeding consultation ” for in-home visits in Madrid.
How does it work?
We'll explain how we treat frenulum issues in babies and answer your questions.
We will mark in the agenda the initial Tounge-tie assessment appointment for when it suits you best.
We help you solve the tongue-tie problem and accompany you until the final check-up.
The service is provided at the Vicetto Clinic (2 Raimundo Lulio Street, 28010 Madrid), next to Plaza de Olavide. Appointments are usually available within the same week.
To make the reservation, only the assessment session will be paid.
If you have reimbursement insurance, you can submit the bill to your insurance company. They typically cover up to 80% of the cost of services like this, depending on your policy.
The 7-10 day follow-up session will be paid for on the day of the appointment at the Vicetto clinic.
Do you have any more questions? We have the answers.
The evaluation and, if necessary, the frenotomy are performed at the Vicetto Clinic, located at 2 Raimundo Lulio Street, 28010 Madrid. These procedures are not performed at home; appointments take place at the clinic, which is visited by families from all over Madrid.
The evaluation with a midwife and physical therapist costs €155. If you then decide to have the frenotomy, it costs €165, and the follow-up visit 7–10 days later costs €60. These are the same prices as for Maternify’s other frenulum services.
No. A visible frenulum does not always limit tongue function. That is why the evaluation focuses on how the tongue moves, the type of grip, and how well the baby latches on, and the decision to perform a frenotomy is made together with you based on that evaluation. In many cases, it is enough to adjust the baby’s position or grip, or to do exercises with a physical therapist.
It’s a very quick procedure. Every baby reacts differently, and it’s normal for them to cry for a moment. Afterward, we’ll offer them the breast or a bottle to soothe them, and we’ll give you guidelines for the coming days. If you notice anything that concerns you, feel free to write to us, and we’ll be happy to help.
At Maternify, we specialize in Tounge-tie assessment for babies and children, so your child doesn't have to be a newborn. Most people seek our help during the first few weeks because that's when breastfeeding challenges typically arise, but we also evaluate older children.
We usually have an appointment available the same week you contact us.
At Maternify, frenotomy—which involves cutting the frenulum—is performed at the Vicetto Clinic, located at 2 Raimundo Lulio Street, 28010 Madrid. It is always preceded by an evaluation with a midwife and a physical therapist to confirm that it will be helpful: the evaluation costs €155, and the frenotomy costs €165.
Yes, via video call. A Maternify professional will review your baby’s latch and tongue mobility with you, guide you on the next step, and, if an in-person evaluation is needed, explain how to arrange it. You can find all the information on the page at Tounge-tie assessment.
Do you have questions about your baby's frenulum? Tell us what's going on with feedings, and we'll let you know what to do next.
