A newborn has been diagnosed with brachial nerve paralysis.The nurse should assist the breastfeeding mother to use which hold or position during feeding?
A) Reclining
B) The cradle hold
C) The football hold
D) The cross-over hold

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In brachial nerve paralysis,the affected arm is gently immobilized on the upper abdomen.Tucking the newborn under the arm (football hold)puts less pressure on the newborn's affected extremity.The other positions place the newborn's body next to the mother's and can cause pressure on the affected arm.

A Newborn Has Been Diagnosed with Brachial Nerve Paralysis