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Jeanne writes to Karen:
<<I think you hit the nail on the head when you said that our recommended
latch methods are what work for "those who come to us for help". That is
it in
a nutshell. I see mothers nursing in unbelievable positions and they are
smiling, the baby is gaining--all is well. Probably most things would (and
do)
work for them, myself included. But your point is right on the money.
Thank
you.>>
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In my grouping of handouts I have one on latch. I fold it and tell the
mother she is NOT to read it UNLESS she starts struggling with the baby latching
for some reason, and/or she is developing nipples that are sore all the way
through the feeding. Of the mothers I see in the hospital that are doing OK
(not many, unfortunately) I figure that if I put my two cents in, it will just
be confusing. I tell them that as long as the baby is getting milk and her
nipples aren't sore, the baby can dangle from the lampshade and latch, it
doesn't matter. BUT if there is a problem, then I'll help. I recommend the
"dominant hand" position which means that she uses her dominant hand to help
support the baby's lower head & shoulders to achieve a nice asymmetrical latch.
In most cases she'll be using the football/clutch on her dominant side, and
the cross cradle on her non-dominant side. Most moms find that a lot easier
than *always* using the football on both sides or cross cradle on both sides.
Once the baby knows what to do and the meds have worn off, then she uses
whatever is the most comfortable for her.
My two ml of colostrum worth
Jan B
_Lactation Education Consultants_
(http://www.lactationeducationconsultants.com/)
_My blog_ (http://www.motherofbridebyjan.blogspot.com/)
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