In a message dated 4/1/2004 10:59:19 PM Eastern Standard Time, [log in to unmask] writes:

> Hi. During a session by Susan Ludington she mentioned that newborns favor
> the right.  The notes say: "maternal voice--attention getting when on right
> side, should be used as setting event to start feeding sequence" and "For
> first feed have infant turn to right to be on breast, and no head turn to
> left x3 months is best (lateralization and asymmetric tonic
> neck reflex)"


I've heard most, but not all, favor the right side based on observation of tonic neck and preference. BUT if infant is properly positioned at breast, I wouldn't think the baby would be turned to either side. Maybe I misinterpreted or missed some info, but who can eat/swallow comfortably and effectively when the head is turned to the right OR to the left?!? Head-turning too easily lends itself to a "cliff-hanging" baby at breast.

Karen

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