Seconding the comments from Jack and Pam....... Moms from "breastfeeding cultures" do experience challenges with breastfeeding, particularly where we are becoming more urbanised and breaking away from extended family support. A common problem identified recently in focus group discussions with new moms is "crying". I wonder how much of this is a result of baby not taking in enough breast tissue when feeding. The "Gogo" (in many cases, this is the mom's mother-in-law) is quite often the family member who makes decisions about baby's feeding. Many moms report that the Gogo encourages early introduction of soft porridge to address "crying", rather than checking on the way in which the baby is feeding, or encouraging more frequent feeding. IBFAN Africa emphasises the importance of Position and Attachment in their greeting hug. You go up to your colleague/friend with wide open arms, left arm raised high and right arm low (Position), and then clinch (Attachment) - your colleague is doing the same. There's a lot of emphasis on mom tucking baby in close to her body. Regards, Lynn. ___________________________ Lynn Moony Johannesburg, South Africa [log in to unmask]