I see both sides of this issue. I nursed two singletons without ever using a
pillow (of any kind) and never understood their popularity until I gave
birth to my twins last April. It suddenly became an essential item - I could
not nurse them simultaneously unless I had it. They ate every 60-90 minutes,
around the clock for the first several weeks. By the time they were two
months old they had enough head control and I had enough practice that it
was no longer a necessity. Now at 7 1/2 months I only use it as a luxury -
when I want hands free to hold my book/tea/etc.

I recommend a nursing pillow to moms who're expecting twins (or more), but
still don't discuss it much with moms of singletons.

I also have to agree with the person who posted about sore nipples being
linked to pillow use. It is much easier to let your positioning slip when
using a pillow.

Joan
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Joan MacNeil, RN, BScN, IBCLC but much more importantly.....MOM
to Kyla (July 89), Connor (Apr 92), Aidan (Apr 97) and Erin (Apr 97).
DW to Robin (m. Aug 87)
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