I love the scissor hold and consider it a version of the sandwich hold. A
simple way to narrow the breast and/or firm it up so the baby can get a big
mouthful. I learned this early on in my career and still use it now.
Allison

Allison Laverty Montag
Wisconsin


>
> Date:    Tue, 18 Apr 2023 22:31:06 -0400
> From:    Amy Wagner <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Scissor hold
>
> Hello Lactnetters!
> In response to the comments about the “scissor hold,” it is now my go-to
> recommendation for a mother when assisting an infant with latch.  A
> colleague coined it “chop stick fingers” which has a more positive
> connotation than “scissors” or the old “cigarette hold.”  Using this hold,
> along with biological positioning, has transformed my practice and
affirmed
> my belief in the innate ability of mothers and babies to comfortably
> breastfeed.
>
> Wishing you all the best,
> Amy
>
> Amy Wagner, BS, RN, CCES, IBCLC
> Palmyra, PA

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