Rachelle, Yes, babies can nurse this way. It is a position that can also be used to help with OALD or tongues that don't want to come forward. Sometimes referred to as the Australian hold. An older baby usually has no problem, a very young one may need a little help, but it should work out OK. My babies were never adverse to crawling up top and catching a snack when I was too lazy to roll over while we were sacked out together. Sharon Knorr, BSMT, LLLL, IBCLC Lactation Consultant Services Rochester, New York mailto:[log in to unmask] ___________________________________________________________________ You don't need to buy Internet access to use free Internet e-mail. Get completely free e-mail from Juno at http://www.juno.com/getjuno.html or call Juno at (800) 654-JUNO [654-5866]