Laurie, I recently had a mom with cerebral palsy.  Her left side was very 
weak (left arm not much use) and she used a walking aid.  Her baby was born 
at 34 weeks and she managed very well (unaided) with double pumping until 
her baby could have all his meals at the breast.   In the beginning she 
could latch unassisted on both sides while lying down.   As baby got a 
little older it was easier to experiment with other positions.  Mothers that 
are used to living and coping with their limitations often can figure out 
many different ways of doing things once they know exactly what we are 
trying to achieve.

Whether your mom's lack of sensation in her left nipple will result in 
supply problems, only time will tell.

Regards
Jean Ridler  RN  RM  IBCLC
South Africa   [log in to unmask] 

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