I saw an interesting YouTube video depicting a mom without arms in a third world country caring for her family and breastfeeding.  It was pretty amazing.  Wish I could link it, but I'd look. 



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From: Lactation Information and Discussion [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Allison Laverty Montag

Sent: Tuesday, April 07, 2015 5:05 PM

Subject: Resources for Disabled Mother



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Had a mother in my office recently. She has very limited use of her arms due to arthrogryposis. She really wants to breastfeed and has spent quite a bit of time looking for resources for her circumstances. Some of the ideas we came up with was using a sling or other carrier that would keep baby very close and unlikely to fall.



She has a full-time caregiver and we plan to all meet to we can come up with strategies and ideas for her specific circumstances.



I thought a twin nursing pillow that was nice and flat would be helpful and we discussed creative ways and positions she could bf. I would love to find her an online community! Does anyone know of any forums or listservs for women with diabilities? It's not likely we will find many with the same disability but getting some creative minds together would be invaluable for her.



Any suggestions?



Allison Laverty Montag BA, IBCLC, RLC

Wisconsin, USA



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"Our doubts are traitors and make us lose the good we often might win, by fearing to attempt."

William Shakespeare

Measure for Measure



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