Placing a hand on the back of the baby's head is a VERY common reason 
for a baby to arch its back while latching (& nursing), at least in 
my area.

Margaret
Longmont, CO


>Dear friends,
>
>In order to clear my mid in a discussion with non-LC health 
>providers I seek the combined wisdom
>of this wonderful community.
>In your opinion and/or experience what are the primary and secondary 
>causes for a newborn, say in
>the first week of life, to over-stretch (arch) his back, thus 
>pushing himself off of the breast
>when mom tries to latch him on?
>.
>
>Warmly,
>
>Gonneke, IBCLC, LLLL in very sunny springlike southern Netherlands

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