Belinda,
Are you able to elaborate on how you were shown to sleep. We often encourage
cosleeping but I have never heard of a particular method of laying.
Megan
(cosleeper with 3 kids and one very squished husband)
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From: "Belinda Pound" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, January 22, 2007 1:48 PM
Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery] co-sleeping
Just general thoughts...not directed personally at you Raelene...
A Few years ago when I had my daughter at mater mothers in Brisbane, some
of
the midwives that cared for us actually encouraged my daughter sleep
beside
me. We were having breastfeeding challenges (to say the least) and were
encouraged that the skin to skin/smell close contact etc would be of
benefit
with supply/attachment/bonding etc. We co slept on a double bed; and I
was
shown how to place my arm so that if I did try to roll over...I couldn't
thus not rolling onto my baby. I have since had my second child and we
often co sleep. I hate the thought of him being over there in his crib by
himself..I want him to hear my breathing/heartbeat and have my body
warmth.
It disturbs me how after carrying your baby for nine month in utero that
establishments find it necessary to separate mother and baby and formulate
policies in view of ??litigation should a baby be smothered by the mother
whilst co sleeping.
Just for interest sake, does anyone know if 'mothers instinct' plays a
part
in her not rolling on/smothering her babe when co sleeping?
Cheers Belinda
-----Original Message-----
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of George, Raelene
Sent: Monday, 22 January 2007 12:55 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: [ozmidwifery] co-sleeping
Hi everyone,
I need some help! I'm trying to formulate a policy regarding co-sleeping
and
want to offer alternative sleeping arrangements for mothers and babies
whilst in hospital. Does anyone know of a "special" cot that has been
developed that allows the baby to sleep with mum but in a separate cot
that
is attached to the main bed. I've seen pictures of babies using a
biliblanket in a cot attached to the bed in this way, but can't find any
information. Can you help.
Regards
Raelene George
Maternity Ward
Kalgoorlie Hospital
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