Glossary

Ankyloglossia - also known in the vernacular as "tongue-tie".  This condition occurs in 2-5% of babies (http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/750861) when their lingual frenulum is unusually tight or short, limiting the mobility of their tongue. (http://newborns.stanford.edu/Frenotomy.html)

Blowout - The phenomenon where a baby has such a large and powerful evacuation that a diaper cannot contain it.  These tend to lead to laundry emergencies.

Frenotomy - (a.k.a. frenulotomy or frenulectomy) is the procedure in which the lingual frenulum is cut. It is done when the frenulum seems unusually short or tight. In the newborn nursery, frenotomy is indicated when the abnormal frenulum is impairing the infant's ability to breastfeed. (http://newborns.stanford.edu/Frenotomy.html)

Galactagogue - a substance that promotes lactation in mammals.(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Galactagogue)

Lactation Consultant - a medical professional who helps breastfeeding mothers troubleshoot lactation and feeding problems.

Lingual Frenulum - the skin underneath the tongue that connects it to the floor of the mouth.

Malunggay - the green, leafy galactagogue from which the herbal supplement Go-Lacta is derived.  Malunggay is considered a superfood.

Meconium - a baby's first poop, though it can poop like this for several says.  It is black or dark green, tarry, sticky, thick, and hard to wipe off of the baby. However, it helps let you know that your baby is functioning normally.

Obligate Nasal Breathing - The medical term describing someone who must breathe out of their nose instead of their mouth.  It can also refer to one who prefers nose breathing to mouth breathing, such as babies.  This is due to a babies lack of muscle control, as well as its very narrow air passages.  Babies can breathe through their mouths if they have to, but usually only in cases of crying or severe congestion.