Hi Tricia and all,

I don't think it can be a blanket offer both breasts or only offer one
breast.  If the baby is very sleep or the breast odemic for numerous
reasons, it may help to take the baby off and swap sides with
appropriate suggestions to help reduce the issues present.  I really
find it difficult to say, "only do..."  I offer a couple of
suggestions, which if it includes swapping sides, the statement that
in another few days or maybe slightly longer, the mother may not need
to swap sides.  That she needs to (turn off the phone!) and watch her
baby.

Regards,
Ruth Berkowitz, IBCLC, ABA Breastfeeding counsellor & trainer; Grad
Dip Counselling, MLS

 Date: Fri, 10 Oct 2014 17:39:07 -0700
 From: Tricia Shamblin 
 Subject: offer both breasts at a feeding

 I'm wondering what everyone thinks about this advice - offer both
breasts at each feeding? I think this may be outdated information
knowing what we know about hindmilk now. 

 But I frequently encounter women given this advice Am I wrong? I
just tell them to put the baby on their breast and let it nurse as
long as it wants to. When he comes off on his own, burp him and if
he's done it's fine. If the baby seems to want more, put him on the
other side. Opinions?

 Thank you,

 Tricia Shamblin, RN, BSN, IBCLC

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