I am guilty of writing too quickly or not being detailed enough. I've gotten
several replies about my smooshing post that indicate that perhaps we are
reading things into what others say or reading too quickly. I know I am
guilty of that quite often!!
 Rather than go into HUGE detail (since I assume most of us know this stuff)
I did not describe in great detail the "perfect" latch. Thanks so much for
instructing me to get to know this technique better - I'm pretty much in
agreement with it and have changed my technique (evolved them??) over the
years.
<<<?These little tips
> have made a big difference in most of the mom's I help. If I had a dime
for
> every time I have said, the nose and chin must touch the breast (with chin
in
> a little deeper) I'd be rich!!>>>>>
Sometimes this is necessary, anatomically, for the first time she experiences
an adequate latch. If mom is small breasted, the breast tissue is firm and
inflexible, or edemetous, sometimes the nose must be closer. After mom is
aware of the need for a deeper latch, and knows what it feels like (and how
baby feeds) we adjust. I am indebted to the new information I have learned
from Diane Wiessenger, Barbara Wilson Clay and Jack Newman about latching on.
Clearly this is a topic we will debate many more times.
Mary Kay Smith, IBCLC

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