[blparent] breastfeeding positions

[Elizabeth Cooks]

I've never had any problems doing that.  i have also discovered that I like 
the foodball hold
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Anjelina" <cruz.anjelina at mchsi.com>
To: "'NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List'" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Saturday, February 21, 2009 4:53 AM
Subject: Re: [blparent] breastfeeding positions


> I'm so excited!! We've been very successful with the lying on our side
> position. If for now I stick to this position will this cause any problems
> for Kloei?
> -----Original Message-----
> From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf Of Alex
> Sent: Friday, February 20, 2009 9:32 PM
> To: blparent at nfbnet.org
> Subject: [blparent] Experience in the Hospital
>
> Angelina, I breast fed my son for 9.5 months and thought it was great
> because it took no sight.  Having said that, it took about 6 weeks for us 
> to
> get the hang of it.  The first two weeks were horrible.  I contacted La
> Leeche in my community and got a lot of sympathy from the contact, which 
> is
> what I needed at the time.  I then made an appointment with the Lactation
> Dept, which was also helpful.  When my milk came in I was so engorged that
> my son could not latch, so I had to pump, which meant we switched from and
> to breast and bottle often.
> The nurse also recommended a breast shield, which I used for a few weeks.
> The breast shield really helped in my case and had I not had one, I would
> not have continued to try to breast feed.  The most comfortable position 
> for
> us was lying on a bed.  I understand that this is not the most healthy way
> to breast feed for the baby's teeth/gums, but sometimes we must do what
> works.  I also used a boppy or pillow under him to help support him.  I
> needed my hands and fingers to look to see where his mouth was and how he
> was latching and sucking.  After we got to know each other, it worked 
> fine.
> My mother too did not breast feed and was not always supportive but I 
> think
> that was more of a mom watching her daughter struggle and not be able to
> help.  Hang in there and please don't hesitate to e-mail me off list.
> I would be happy to give you my phone number and talk with you if it would
> help.  Good luck!  Lucy
>
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