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Date:    Sat, 14 Jul 2007 22:39:36 EDT
From:    [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: "U" hold vs. "C" hold WAS Nipple Sandwich...Love it? Hate it?

For me there is a very important factor that gets left out.  If this  was 
mentioned in a previous post about this subject, and I missed it, I will  
apologize now.  I focus on asymmetrical latch even with a nipple  sandwich.
No 
matter whether it is called nipple sandwich, U or C hold, I  ALWAYS leave
enough 
space on the bottom (where the chin is) for the chin.   Therefore, the top
of 
the sandwich can be held at the diameter of the areola,  but the BOTTOM
needs 
additional space for the chin.  Therefore, it is an  asymmetrical sandwich
as 
well.  Sandwiching at the diameter on the bottom  of the areola (again where
the 
chin is) does not work well at all.  The  most important part of latch is
the 
1/2" to 1" of areolar tissue between  the mom's nipple and baby's lower lip.

 
 

Debbie Albert, RN, Ph.D., LMHC, IBCLC, RLC
Advanced Lactation  Care, Inc.  
Tampa, FL


Hello,
I love this link that shows the latch so well. I use it all the time. 
Cheers,

http://www.breastfeedingmadesimple.com/Latch%20Animation.swf

Naznin.Hebert, RN, IBCLC,RLC.
Also recertifying in 2 weeks.
Good luck to all.

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