Widstrom told us how important the hands are in the latching on process. She said
you should never keep their hands away from the breast, especially in the
establishing phase. The baby uses his hands for orienting, finding the breast and
massage it.

 see: http://www.acegraphics.com.au/resource/papers/widstrom01.html



regards, Annelies Bon
Lay counsellor of the Dutch bf organization "Borstvoeding Natuurlijk"

Breastfeeding postcards: http://www.attachmentscatalog.com/gifts/notecards.html

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