Cathy writes: <<<<I like spoon feeding hand expressed colostrum, or fingerfeeding expressed milk if mom is already producing larger amounts, either can be done safely with a sleepy baby. Then wait a few minutes, and often the baby wakes and can nurse.>>>> I agree with the above. In addition, tho, with a sleepy newborn, keep them at the same breast and use breast compression when baby slows down or pauses. I've also learned that a baby with its eyes closed may still be feeding., but mom thinks they "fell asleep". I wonder if LLL will consider altering this as they revise the breastfeeding answer book? Mary Kay Smith, RN, IBCLC Romeoville IL *********************************************** 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