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I spoke by phone with the mother of a 41 week AGA, 36-hour old baby girl,
first-born by non-eventful vaginal delivery. Baby was red-faced furious at
breast the first day; wouldn't latch enough for even one suckle. They
offered a nipple shield, which seemed to improve B's wilingness to latch and
suckle as the second day of life commenced. (Including --gag -- drops of
formula on the nipple shield, cuz mom couldn't manually express any milk
out.) Hospital says there has been a *9%* weight loss. Hmm. I am wondering
about that ...
I talked about LOTS of true skin-to-skin once the family gets home (at about
Hour 42-44), and practicing manual expression to express drops to entice
baby.
Her Q is this: lying on her back is very uncomfortable (long labor;
stitches for vaginal tears). Is skin-to-skin "as effective" if she is on
her side, the baby snugged up into her tummy area?
I gotta admit I was stumped. I am going to dig up my Kangaroo Care stuff,
but am hoping someones here has a quick opinion. I understand that for
premies, the instructions are pretty clear that the baby is to be lying
chest-to-chest with mom (or dad). That full-body-hug can certainly assure
the baby is kept toasty warm.
But what about side-to-side for a full-termer, who appears to be just mad
that she had to give up that perfect womb? (I told Mom to make sure they
are draped with a receiving blanket or sheet to retain body heat -- have
baby wearing a cap and maybe booties.)
Liz Brooks, JD, IBCLC
Wyndmoor, PA, USA
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