What are some comfortable breastfeeding positions?
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Dr. Mehmet Oz answered:Holding your baby to your breast isn't like hauling a bag of groceries. It requires a much more delicate approach. Besides making sure that he gains easy access, you need to support his head and back during the feeding. Above all, relax. Anxiety or stiffness on your part will only make your baby fussy and uncooperative.
The best way to make sure that your baby is feeding well and comfortably is to employ one of these four positions:
- the cradle hold (the classic position)
- the cross-cradle hold (gives more control over his head)
- the football hold (good for nursing twins)
- the side-lying hold (especially good for women who have had caesarean sections because it takes any pressure off the incision, as well as for nighttime feedings)
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Holding your baby to your breast isn't like hauling a bag of groceries. It requires a much more delicate approach. Besides making sure that he gains easy access, you need to support his head and back during the feeding. Above all, relax.... More -
Dr. Joy Bryant of Honor Society of Nursing (STTI) answered:A position that is becoming popular with new moms is the biological nursing position. Let the baby lie on your chest vertically (preferably skin to skin). The baby's stomach is near yours and their head is between your breasts. Then allow the baby to choose which breast and you just help as needed. You will need to be in a semi-reclining position. Babies can often latch deeply by themselves when they have this kind of control and therefore don't cause you nipple pain. After they finish on one side, then offer the other side. Most of all love and hold your newborn - they need to feel safe and secure!
A position that is becoming popular with new moms is the biological nursing position. Let the baby lie on your chest vertically (preferably skin to skin). The baby's stomach is near yours and their head is between your breasts. Then allow the baby... More
