I have a question for my 2400+ closest friends regarding the
"cross-cradle" hold. There is a concern here in the Chicago area being
raised that this hold is causing many problems with sore nipples and
other breastfeeding problems. Personally I tend to use this hold as a
latching on option, not one to use throughout a complete feeding and I'm
hoping that is the case with other LCs. Can any or all of you share with
me, and the group if this seems to be a global concern, your thoughts
and experiences with this hold? I've been part of a group discussing
this lately and would certainly like to have more information to refute
another person's viewpoint that this is being taught "everywhere" by
"everyone" and that LCs are learning this via courses or conferences. We
haven't had any good point-counterpoint issues recently so here's one
for you.
Mary Kay Smith, IBCLC
Romeoville IL near Chicago (and suburbs)

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