Sucking Disorders in the Canton of Valais

Specialists in restrictive frenula, breastfeeding and orality

Sion • Martigny • Monthey • Sierre • Viège • Brigue

Find a specialist in the canton of Valais

Do you live in the canton of Valais and are experiencing breastfeeding difficulties, suspecting a restrictive tongue-tie or oral feeding disorders in your baby or child? Our directory lists trained and experienced healthcare professionals specialising in sucking disorders throughout the canton.

Professionals available in the canton of Valais

  • Paediatric osteopaths - Sion, Martigny, Monthey, Sierre
  • IBCLC lactation consultants - throughout the canton
  • Midwives trained in sucking disorders
  • Speech-language therapists specialising in orality
  • Dentists and ENT specialists performing frenectomy
  • Physiotherapists specialising in paediatrics

Geographic areas covered

Our professionals serve the entire canton of Valais:

Sion

Canton capital — care centre for sucking disorders and restrictive frenula.

Martigny

Martigny — osteopaths and IBCLC consultants trained in breastfeeding difficulties.

Monthey

Monthey — access to orality and sucking disorder specialists.

Sierre

Sierre / Siders — bilingual (French/German) professionals available.

Viège

Viège / Visp — specialists for the German-speaking region of Valais.

Brigue

Brigue / Brig — access to trained professionals in Upper Valais.

Verbier / Riddes

Lower Valais — consultants and osteopaths in the region.

Other locations

Ayent, Ardon, Conthey, Nendaz, Saxon and all municipalities in the canton.

When to consult a professional in the canton of Valais?

For breastfed babies

If you live in the canton of Valais and are experiencing breastfeeding difficulties, consult promptly:

  • Significant nipple pain during or after feeds
  • Baby feeding for very long periods (over 45 minutes) without satisfaction
  • Insufficient weight gain in the infant
  • Clicking sound from the tongue during feeding
  • Repeated engorgement or mastitis

Restrictive tongue-tie in the canton of Valais

In the canton of Valais, practitioners trained in frenectomy are available in Sion and Martigny in particular.

Signs suggesting a restrictive frenulum:

  • Heart-shaped tongue when baby cries
  • Difficulty lifting the tongue to the palate
  • Clicking sounds during sucking
  • Reflux, significant colic

Professionals in the Canton of Valais

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