[blparent] more about latching on

[Barbara Pierce]

I used to use a receiving blanket to swaddle the baby closely enough to pin
his hands for the first few minutes. If you use the hand opposite to the
side he is nursing on to compress your nipple enough to shape it a little
for him, you may be able to feel with the backs of your fingers where his
mouth is and when it opens. Propping the arm holding Michael on a chair arm
may also get him up a bit higher so that mouth and nipple are in alignment.

Good luck,
Barbara

-----Original Message-----
From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Leslie Hamric
Sent: Wednesday, March 17, 2010 9:47 PM
To: 'NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List'
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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