I find it so captivating how in the lactation field there can be so many 
variables involved with one problem, such as this...arching/over-stretching 
baby.  Just goes to show that LCs are more than just "get the baby to the 
breast" and the level of knowledge a LC needs in order to help dyads have the 
best bf experience.  In retrospect to the IBLCE and SOP debate on Lactnet 
several weeks back...seems like the LCs are the ones that are possibly the 
ones that find anomalies first, respectively referring mom/infant to a doctor if 
necessary.

In light of arching, sensory integration issues (hyper) can cause arching.  
Light touch, sounds, lights can be overwhelming and too much stimuli during 
feeding can cause severe arching.  Self-confidence in mom can deteriorate if 
she is feeling rejected by baby when attempting to cuddle.  Moms will need 
help in realizing this is something the baby can't help to allow her to find ways 
in assisting baby to relax.

Carrying babies with their abdomen on mom's underside of forearm (position 
also used to soothe colicky infants) helps draw the baby into postural flexion, 
as well as holding baby in a sling.

Do you think this abnormal posturing (arching) indicates a neurological problem 
in most of these cases?  Poor moms and babies, how frustrating it has to be 
for them when something that should be relaxing and comforting (feeding and 
bonding) isn't so.

Kelly Vackert

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