I like to teach the cross cradle to new moms as a "latch-on technique", not really a "nursing position". After we have achieved an asymmetric latch using the cross cradle, I have mom slowly move her arms back into the more traditional cradle hold for the remainder of the feeding. This way as she becomes more adept at holding/feeding her baby and baby has learned what to do, it is easier for them to transition to using the cradle hold. I often explain this method of latching is mainly for those really early days when both mom and baby are learning what works best. Kristeen Rogers, RN, BSN, IBCLC Crystal Lake, IL *********************************************** To temporarily stop your subscription: set lactnet nomail To start it again: set lactnet mail (or digest) To unsubscribe: unsubscribe lactnet All commands go to [log in to unmask] 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