HELP!

[Taylor_Bride_to_Be]

I feel absolutely awful. I was nursing my 2 week old on the couch and felt a bit sleepy so I tucked myself into the corner as far away from the edge as I could in case I nodded off. Nursing always makes me sleepy and I can't nurse on my side, my breasts won't corporate.

All I know is that I woke up to feel her falling, I grabbed her with one hand and reached with the other to get under her but she slipped through my hand and hit the floor.

She immediately starting crying, I grabbed her up and turned on the light and looked her over, no obvious bleeding or bruises or lumps. After a second of me holding her close she calmed down.

She's been acting normal, had a poopy diaper, nursed, and has looked at me and looked around when she decides to open her eyes but I'm terrified

[nutz19]

A pillow each side can be handy, baby can't fall off.

[Baby_Claiborne]

I understand my husband let's her roll off his chest on to the bed then I always catch him b4 he rolls over her....but I told him no mee holding her on your chest...he just loves her on him and I know he wouldn't hurt her but my nerves are so bad!

[Danielleberger1]

Yes, the lay down feeding position is so nice during the night when you and baby are both a little sleepy. I always change my daughters diaper after nursing everytime, and that also helps me not get sleepy while nursing, because I know I need to change her.

[Van818]

Every mamma will drop their baby and of course feel guilty. It happens. Babies are resilient and soft, so I'm sure she is fine. Have you thought about getting a nursing chair? They are supportive and comfortable for you and baby. You could nap and be safe. You can usually pick them up quite cheap second hand online. I would have and looked at lots but then I got one free from a friend. Also, try practice with lying down feeds to make night feeds easier for you. Some feeding positions I could not do when my boy was born, work fine now.

[Danielleberger1]

I would say she is fine now because it's been a few days and she's nursed and everything. I would feel awful too if I dropped my daughter. I know I have heard of mothers do the same thing, and their babies are fine. Just be careful next time, that's all.

[Taylor_Bride_to_Be]

I called and watched her, she's fine but mama is still paranoid

[Danielleberger1]

Call the dr just to see what they want you to do.