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Brenda Donnelly <[log in to unmask]>
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Wed, 19 Feb 1997 20:57:12 +1100
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I  have had a couple of requests to be more specific regarding correcting
my mother's holds when they had nipples which were vertically creased when
baby breastfed.  As I mentioned , both these mothers held their babies
quite unusually, high up against their chests [vertically across the breast
the baby wasn't feeding from.]

To reposition these babies I got the mum to hold the baby as in a football
hold, but because of high placed nipples on smallish breasts, got the mum
to bring the baby up further than the norm.  so that the baby was virtually
"standing up" but supported by mother's arm [the same arm as the side the
baby was feeding on.]  We used several pillows to help support the baby and
mum's arm too.  As the baby grew, we moved the baby's  legs so that they
were between mum's legs.  [one of these babies is now 2 and feeds sitting
astride one of mums knees, facing the breast.]  The "normal" cradle  hold
was unsuitable and uncomfortable for these mums because of the shape and
position of their breasts and nipples.  Attaching the baby was easier this
way, the mother can quite easily see the baby "going on"  and so correct
the baby before it is firmly latched, and causing  damage and pain!

[I often use this particular hold for reflux babies with a lot of success.]


I hope this is more specific and helpful, Kathleen and Sue.  I didn't
intend to be vague, but re-reading my post, I take your points!! Sorry!

Brenda Donnelly  RGON  NMAA Counsellor
Brisbane    Australia

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