In a message dated 10/1/2003 8:35:38 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [log in to unmask] writes:

> Megan says
> <<and most say that they were instructed by the maternity
> nurses to
> achieve a proper latch with the classic cradle hold


I see very few mothers being shown the "classic" cradle hold any more -- at least in our area. I see the cross cradle or clutch being touted a lot more. Several of the calls I've gotten have been from mothers of 1 to 2 month olds who have felt "stuck" in those holds from the hospital and are frustrated because they can't BF as discreetly while out using cross-cradle or clutch.

Although I definitely think there are moms who need the cross-cradle and clutch, I've felt sad that the "classic" cradle has been abandoned for the days after birth. It often "fits" best with mother's breast anatomy, allows one to control baby's "wild" arms and hands (if used properly), and allows baby to feel some control over his/her head  (again, if used properly). And it is the position that for many is what they were looking for when it comes to the closeness of the BF relationship.

But that's just me...

Karen

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