[blparent] Getting baby latched on without help

[Brandy W]

Have you tried nursing laying down, or with a nursing pillow? If you touch
his cheek he should open his mouth. Part of it is just experience for both
of you. I also agree a lactation consultant may have some ideas. I do know
many many blind people nurse, and many sighted mothers nurse in the pitch
black half asleep at night so it can be done. Prayers things get better.

Bran



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-----Original Message-----
From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Ronit Ovadia Mazzoni
Sent: Saturday, April 23, 2011 8:33 PM
To: 'NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List'
Subject: [blparent] Getting baby latched on without help

Hello everyone,
Just a quick question for those of you who breastfed your babies. I am three
weeks in to it and still having a lot of trouble latching the baby on by
myself. This is getting very frustrating that I need someone sighted to help
me do this. I use one finger to feel when his mouth is open and some of the
time I can do it successfully, but a lot of times we both get frustrated and
I need my husband to help me. Any other tips for getting babies to latch on
more easily without sight? Also, I'm wondering if there are any certain
positions that you've found work better for this. I've been using the
football hold but I found it hard to get him in to position and out of it
when it's time to burp because he's so far to my side. Any tips would be
appreciated. I really want to be able to do this independently and I only
have one week left before my husband goes back to work.
Thanks so much.
Ronit

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