On Sun, 2003-05-18 at 09:52, Jim & Winnie Mading wrote:
> I agree that the "When Latching" page has good pictures of what
> happens at the "breast/mouth interface".  However, some people have
> found the overall image to be disconcerting.  It appears to be a
> disembodied head being attached!

I think the pictures on the Johnson's Bonding & Beyond breastfeeding
tear-off sheets are are pretty good at demonstrating asymetric latch.
I'm not very happy about the mom with her shirt undone showing
positions, but they have a great close-up of the latch from the side.

regards,
Beth
perinatal educator, pp doula
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           you have to handle it with care."--Lao Tzu


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