Dear All,
Throughout my work as an LC and running mom's support groups I have  
come across
a subset of babies who begin refusing to nurse in sitting positions  
and will
only nurse lying down. It seems to happen between 3-5 months and there  
is
usually a hx of reflux, hyperlactation, allergies, teething or sensory  
issues.

I was wondering what you all suggest for this situation. My approach  
has been to
look first at primary causes and fix those but once the baby gets  
wired into
this mode it can take a while if ever to reverse it. I suggest many  
different
positional changes to " trick " the baby to rewire them.

If anyone has more insight I would love to hear from you. As I say I  
have been
observing this for years and wish there was more info on this  
phenomenon.

 From my experience some out grow this, some moms have to wean and a  
very dear
friend of mine whose son did this for a long time was diagnosed with  
Autism.

Suggestions, insight......
Best,
Star Siegfried RN,BA,IBCLC
Arcata, CA

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