2006-08-05 13:30:49 · 12 answers · asked by Rachel 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
I do hope that your wrist heals quickly!
In the mean time, there are several things you can do.
1. Nurse lying down as much as possible, both you and your baby lying on your sides facing each other. Place a firm pillow behind baby's back to help support her.
2. Use a baby sling for nursing on the affected side.
3. Use a clutch hold on the unaffected side, and a cross-cradle hold on the injured side.
A clutch hold is when you place the baby so that her head is by your breast and her body is tucked around your side (like in American football.) Make sure that her whole body is turned so that it is facing your body and that her head is far enough back so that your nipple is resting on her upper lip (to ensure a wide-open gape.)
From there you can sliiiiiiide the baby over to the other breast, supporting her body with your unaffected arm. Use your hand - thumb extended, to support her neck, making sure that no part of your hand touches the back of her head or her face. When she is correctly positioned, her head will be tilted slightly backwards and your nipple will be resting on her upper lip.
2006-08-05 14:34:15 · answer #1 · answered by granny 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What precisely is the problem? Your wrist is presumably in a cast. Are you having trouble picking the baby up to nurse? Do you have someone at home who can hand her to you? Or can you keep her in a baby sling and nurse her in the sling?
Or is it difficult for you to hold her comfortably while nursing? In this case, a pillow or two on your lap may be all that's needed, or you could try a nursing pillow (more expensive, but easier to use). Again, a sling may help.
Or are you taking drugs that you are worried about passing through the milk. If you give the name(s) of the drug(s), I may be able to look them up and give you more information.
Or is it something else? Give more details, and I'd be happy to try to help.
2006-08-05 19:57:07 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with Fox29. Are you left handed? If not, then don't worry about it. If you do need help, because it can be difficult to move around a 4 month old baby, ask for it. Will her dad help? Or if your comfortable enough with it, how about your sister, or your mom if they're handy? They can help you position Eryn so that all you have to do is feed her. Good luck!
2006-08-05 13:45:37 · answer #3 · answered by jenpeden 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-01 12:40:29 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use a nursing pillow, if you arent already, that way you dont have to support her with the broken wrist. A good one is "My brest friend" nursing pillow, it velcro's around your waist so you dont have to even worry about positioning it just so...I have rheumatoid arthritis and it is very painful on my wrist to hold my six month old up to nurse, so we use the pillow and it works fabulous...sometimes when it gets really bad I need my hubbie to help get her latched, but otherwise, I can do it all myself. hang in there! You CAN do this!!
2006-08-05 15:48:31 · answer #5 · answered by dixiechic 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Any or all of the above... Sorry to hear about your wrist. I hope all goes well and you're better soon.
2006-08-05 14:02:18 · answer #6 · answered by AlongthePemi 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can still feed her the same way you did befour, just be sure you
use your arm to support her more then you use your wrist, and if needed, use something to rest your arm on while you feed her.
2006-08-05 13:42:35 · answer #7 · answered by Fox29 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can lie on your side with the baby - or enlist some help - hope your wrist feels better soon
2006-08-05 13:44:05 · answer #8 · answered by leo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
use the other hand, or get one of those baby slings that are used for breast feeding to put her in
2006-08-05 13:43:58 · answer #9 · answered by Everything 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buy a breastfeeding pillow or a breast pump.
2006-08-05 13:36:51 · answer #10 · answered by Amber 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋