The most success I have had with this is to have the baby vertical along the mothers flank (with mother semi-lying) and allowing the baby to reach up and seek. Very useful post c/s too. Karen Palmer Midwife and IBCLC New Zealand >>> [log in to unmask] 7/12/2007 12:16 >>> Hi everyone Just wondering if anyone has had experiences with babies self attaching with mothers who have large breasts. Descriptions and suggestions very welcome. Many thanks Del *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~**~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~**~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~* Del Smith, IBCLC. Dip. Teach, B.Ed (Secondary). Voluntary Breastfeeding Counsellor, Australian Breastfeeding Association www.breastfeeding.asn.au Married to Kevin and Mum to two gorgeous boys Courtney '96 and Dylan '99 08 9414 5368 0413 383 073 [log in to unmask] [log in to unmask] *********************************************** Archives: http://community.lsoft.com/archives/LACTNET.html To reach list owners: [log in to unmask] Mail all list management commands to: [log in to unmask] COMMANDS: 1. To temporarily stop your subscription write in the body of an email: set lactnet nomail 2. To start it again: set lactnet mail 3. To unsubscribe: unsubscribe lactnet 4. To get a comprehensive list of rules and directions: get lactnet welcome _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ This electronic message, together with any attachments is confidential and may be privileged. If you are not the intended recipient: 1. do not copy, disclose or use the contents in any way. 2. please let me know by return email immediately and then destroy the message. Waikato DHB is not responsible for any changes made to this message and/or any attachments after sending by Waikato DHB. Before opening or using attachments, check them for viruses and effects. Waikato DHB takes no responsibility for affected attachments. The Waikato DHB website is www.waikatodhb.govt.nz *********************************************** Archives: http://community.lsoft.com/archives/LACTNET.html To reach list owners: [log in to unmask] Mail all list management commands to: [log in to unmask] COMMANDS: 1. To temporarily stop your subscription write in the body of an email: set lactnet nomail 2. To start it again: set lactnet mail 3. To unsubscribe: unsubscribe lactnet 4. To get a comprehensive list of rules and directions: get lactnet welcome