On Wed, 2004-06-09 at 17:45, Virginia wrote:
> Hi Beth
> The "dancer's hand" technique sounds worth a try for the
> baby with "floppy" cheeks. It seems to me that it would help
> this tiny baby use less effort to remain attached at breast.
> Do you have access to a set of instructions/photo of it?

I don't, but I've put out a request to our hospital's LC to see if she
does--I'll be seeing her on Friday.  If there's something you can refer
me to in the meantime, I'd be grateful.

Another issue regarding his difficulties is that it seems to be hard to
get him latched on deeply because of the nipple shields (Medela).  They
seem to provide a "stop" to his forward progress.  KWIM?  He can only go
so deep.

Thanks,
Beth
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 (o)<  Beth Johnson
 / \   Springfield MA USA
_\ w   "Seiryoku zenryo; jitta kyoe."

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