[blparent] more about latching on

[Allie]

Hi,

Try pointing your nipple toward his nose, instead of aiming it right in his 
mouth. I found that worked for us when I was nursing my daughter.

-- Allie

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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Leslie Hamric" <lhamric930 at comcast.net>
To: "'NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List'" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, March 17, 2010 6:47 PM
Subject: [blparent] more about latching on


> Hi all.  Michael was doing so well with latching on but seems to be
> struggling again.  The biggest challenge I find is that when is mouth is
> open, I think I'm getting him centered on my nipple but by the time I get
> there, his mouth is closed again.  Lately he's been getting his hands in 
> the
> way too.  I know he puts his hands in his face when he's frustrated or
> stressed.  I've talked to the lactation consultant about this but wanted 
> to
> get some ideas here too.  I guess I'm frustrated because I can't seem to 
> get
> him latched on right when his mouth is open.  Thanks in advance for any
> ideas.
>
> Leslie
>
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