<>2. only one nurse in RR. Its too hard to turn the pt.>

Mom can stay on her back, and learn a great relaxing hold to help avoid
sleep deprivation during the early weeks:

This is one place where a position that I have always heard called
"Australian" but that I see referrred to elsewhere as "prone" always
worked great for hospital moms, especially in RR!

Main thing needed is a separate pillow to place for support under the
upper arm on the same side as the breast being nursed. Forearm lying
against ribs can support breast if pendulous as well as stabilizing baby.
Like a "lying-down madonna or cradle" hold, tummy to mom's flesh, not
swaddled, but both covered with a blanket.

Babe lying directly on top of mom, body draped over opposite breast, feet
to armpit, or feet pointed over either hipbone. Gravity holds the baby
close. Weight of the breast causes it to "fall away" from baby's nose,
weight of baby's head helps maintain deep latch. Mom can close her eyes
and doze if she's feeling like it.

Has anyone else found this useful for the first nursing after birth?

Jean
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K. Jean Cotterman RNC, IBCLC
Dayton, Ohio USA

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