In a message dated 10/18/00 12:39:19 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [log in to unmask] writes: << Her breasts are very long and large, larger than = basketballs, and the areola is underneath the bulk of the breast. Her = breasts reach the top of her thighs. >> Ann, What came to mind is a breast sling (as seen in Chloe Fisher's book and film) to gently raise and perhaps with experimenting expose the areola and push the fatty tissue back a bit; if the sling doesn't support well enough add a narrow pillow under her breast for support. Perhaps a sling for baby made from a good quantity of material might help her if her arms can't reach well. Sounds like initially until some aids can be worked out she'll need someone to help latch baby. Would she be able to use breast compression to help baby get more? Sounds like a real challenge and may take lots of creativity and trial and error to find a satisfactory position for both. Best of luck! Barbara *********************************************** The LACTNET mailing list is powered by L-Soft's renowned LISTSERV(R) list management software together with L-Soft's LSMTP(TM) mailer for lightning fast mail delivery. For more information, go to: http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html