In a message dated 6/4/00 8:34:03 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
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Pat writes:

<< ,I have found that if a mother can do the cross cradle hold =
 which helps give her control of the babies head movement toward the =
 breast she can also do the football hold just as easily so they dont =
 feel overwhelmed at learning another position >>

With the combination of a new mom & new baby, it can be difficult to get the
baby's head going in the right direction with the cradle hold.
I find that a good way of teaching the cross cradle is to have the mom hold
the baby in the cradle position. Get mom & baby properly positioned, then
just have her switch arm positions. Very simple. Then as Pat states, you
simply move the baby to the football/clutch position. I have the expectant
moms practice this with baby dolls in the breastfeeding class. They are not
afraid of hurting a doll, so they can easily practice holding & positioning
for nursing.

Laura Hart
Central Florida

Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.
-- Theodore Roosevelt

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