United Brachial Plexus Network, Inc.

Is there anyone who is breastfeeding a bpi baby? When I feed my daughter on her bpi side, it seems to hurt her every now and then. Is anyone else having or did have this problem? What did you do about it?

Tracey

Hi...I did not breast feed because they had to send my baby to a hospital 3 hours away and I could not travel. But I know for a fact that she had a hard time sucking because of the muscles being pulled on her right side. We ended up putting big holes in the rubber nipple. She still had a hard time sucking. When she was one year old and walking around the milk was dripping out of the bottle. I bought some regular nipples and we found out that Elizabeth could not suck. As far as holding her as she fed we just made sure that her arm was not crumpled under her. Her right arm has never hurt her. Best of luck...Peace and blessings...Louise H. Beaulieu

I am still BFing my BPI child-
how old is your baby? I recommend trying different positions, laying down, etc...if you would like more specific help with it email me- mom@bellsouth.net