In response to my post on first latch experience, Lynn pointed out that you
can have apgars taken while baby is nursing.  What I didn't make clear was
that since this is my 4th child, all ecologically breastfed, I wanted to
give him the opportunity to self attach when he was really ready.  He went
from softly crying to a wide gape and wide eyes almost instantly when held
against my skin.  All of this happened within approx. the first 5 minutes of
his life.  It was a truly beautiful birth :).

I hope this makes my previous post a little clearer.
Warmly,
Lisa Huntze, BSE, IBCLC (LLLL)
Mother of four beautiful breastfed children!

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