In a message dated Sun, 26 May 2002 12:00:40 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [log in to unmask] writes:

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> I agree with this!  Well said!!  My 3rd baby (8 weeks) clicks with almost
> every nursing.  Weight gain is great (about 1 pound a week), nursing is great
> as well.  She seems satisfied, and I have no uncomfortable sensations while
> nursing.  I too think this clicking is related to my overactive MER.  "

What I am hearing is that babies are highly adaptive and will find compensatory behaviours to deal with what might otherwise be a problem. For Sarah--a high palate and strong MER, for Jessica a strong MER. Both Sarah and Jessica (and Winnie earlier) make the point that "if it ain't broke, don't fix it". I agree, to a point. But what if all seems well now, but there will be a price to pay later, either with decreased supply or some other problem, such as the vomiting three-yr old described by chiropractor Sharon Vallone. I am not convinced that clicking as a sign of compensatory behaviour is something to ignore, even though the mother is experiencing no pain and the baby is growing well. (Some of these babies also seem to grow too well, and in light of the recent literature on rapid weight gain infancy and obesity, I wonder if this is a good thing). Personally, I would find a chiropractor or CST and optimize the baby's oral functioning as much as possible.
Jennifer Tow, IBCLC, CT, USA

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