Kate, how terribly frustrating for you and that poor mom!  Shame on the lazy
attitudes that she has encountered.  I have had success previously with adding
an OT (occupational therapist) to the support group.  Have mom try positioning
the baby as follows, sit baby upright, legs in front, facing the breast.
Gently support the back of the head with opposite hand and support the breast
to the appropriate height with the other.  At first mom may have to lean
forward a bit, if the baby is still pretty floppy.  Wish I could draw you a
picture!
Keep trying, I'm confident that this mom can successfully bf this baby, in
spite of the LC help she got!
Denny Rice, RN, IBCLC

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