Re: Breastflow and compression.

 

Hi All,

 

Just to be clear - I am not talking about jaw compression when I am talking
about compression with the Breastflow bottle.  I am talking about the tongue
compressing the nipple in a manner similar to but not identical to what the
tongue does on the breast when nursing.  In the ultrasound video we watch
the tongue do a nice compression of the breast (what we used to call a
peristaltic wave) and the tongue drops down in the back causing the negative
pressure to pull the milk out.  (my poor terminology but I hope you get the
idea).  If a baby has poor tongue motion then they will compensate and
'chomp' on the bottle in order to get their milk - just as they compensate
on mom to try to nurse.  But if a baby's tongue motion is that poor, I won't
recommend using the Breastflow.

 

I always teach proper bottling as if parent's do not know how to mimic BF
with bottling then regardless of the bottle the baby's abilities/skills will
suffer which will cause problems with the nursing.  I don't care what bottle
a parent is using:  If it is used incorrectly the bottle is not
(necessarily) the problem - the technique is.  Parent's MUST be taught
properly and far too many are not which results in issues with
breastfeeding.

 

Just wanted to clarify.  And as we all know - not all bottles will work for
all babies.  Some of my babies don't like or do well with the BreastFlow so
we switch out to something different.  It's all about options and knowing
how to use them - and knowing how to teach the parents how to use them.

 

Warmly,

Jaye

 

Jaye Simpson, CLC, IBCLC, CIIM, MoM

Breastfeeding Network

www.breastfeedingnetwork.net

		

 


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