I use the cross cradle when what ever the mother is already doing, isn't
working well for her. I find that mothers position the baby far better in
this hold than in a traditional cradle and can help the baby to both open
his mouth wide and latch on deeply. I explain to the mother that this hold
is temporary, while the two of them are getting used to breastfeeding, and
teach her how to be comfortable. I also encourage the mothers to use this
hold for the latch only and not the entire feed. For me it has been a
tremendously useful tool.
All the best,
Chayn in Israel, IBCLC RN

On Thu, Dec 10, 2015 at 3:15 PM, Ellen Rubin <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> I feel like we've had this discussion here before!
>
> Any mother who hears "x-position is better than y" has likely not first
> been asked, "What has been working for you?"  So that is where we begin and
> finish - with the mother as the expert.  I've met women who have come for a
> consult in significant pain because they have been told that football is
> the only way to feed a newborn or that laid back is superior to all other
> positions.  Some have secretly tried other positions and hidden their
> attempts from breastfeeding teachers.  More than once, mothers have shared
> that their first pain-free breastfeeding experience is in the cross-cradle.
>
> This is the beauty of having two breasts.  During a consult I encourage
> mothers to feed baby however is comfortable for them on the first side and,
> if necessary, we work to tweak it to be even more comfortable.  Starting
> where she is at sets up a positive learning environment.  On the second
> side, I may introduce a new position to trial, all the while ensuring the
> family that I am there to follow their lead.
>
> Ellen
>
> Ellen Rubin, MA, IBCLC, LLLL
>
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