Holding your newborn in your arms is the best feeling of the world. Getting him/her feed in every two hours is your new duty now and it satisfies you completely to enjoy motherhood. Amidst of all the excitement and happiness feeding a newborn is quite a difficult job for a new mother. You all need to be trained for a proper latch on the breast in order to fill his/her tummy. No worries with some trial and error you will be an expert in a few days. It's true, every mother doesn't feel difficulty in baby feeding. But these days most mothers are facing the issue of proper latching of their babies. Definitely knowing the proper positioning of breastfeed will help you and your baby a better as well as a smooth breastfeeding. There are many breastfeeding positions but what matters is how comfortable you both are while feeding. Also, changing breastfeeding position time to time is also necessary as it helps in preventing medical conditions like breast tumor, mastitis.
Important Things To Remember For Any Breastfeeding Position
Always make sure your little one is comfortable. In any position, the baby should be supported and stable everytime. Ensure his head, shoulders and spine are in alignment.
Take a proper seat where you can relax and feed your baby without any disturbance.
Ensure you are relaxed and comfortable too. Use pillow, cushions, rolled clothes or towels to support your back and arms. After-all, if you will be comfortable then only you can give proper support while holding your baby.
Ensure your baby is latching on or not. A good latch is necessary to fill baby tummy as well as comfortable breastfeeding.
No matter whatever is the position, make sure the infant can access the nipple without any strain.
Make sure nothing is covering the baby’s nose and neck is not bent.
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Cradle Position
The most comfortable position for the new moms. This is one of the positions which we always picture when we imagine of breastfeeding. In this position, seat upright, support your baby's head on your elbow and rest of the body against your chest. The mum and baby should be in a chest to chest position.
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Cross Cradle Position
This position is comfortable for a good latch, as you can monitor your baby's head to get a proper latch on the breast. Seat comfortable in an upright position, support your baby's full weight with the one arm. With another hand support the baby's neck and head. You can also support your breast if required.
Clutch Position
One of the easiest breastfeeding positions for the new moms who have had the delivery with C-sections. Also it's a good position for sleeping babies. Sit comfortably, rest your back properly. Place your baby on a nursing pillow or any regular pillow holding his head. If you are feeding with the right breast, then give support to the baby's head and neck with your right hand. In this position of feeding you can hold his head properly with your right palm and guide for a good latch on your breast.
Side Lying
Definitely a preferred position for most of the mums who need rest, but this position is not much recommended for the new born babies. Ideal for babies older than 25 to 28days, till then baby also learnt a proper latch. In this position, try to keep the baby's head little upright with some baby pillow or rolled clothes. Lie down comfortably on bed or recliner, place your baby next to you, chest to chest and tummy to tummy. Keep a pillow against the baby back to prevent him from rolling back. Also to support your head and arm use a pillow.
There are many other breastfeeding positions also, but the right position is that in which you both are comfortable. New moms don't panic, you will get initial training from hospital only. For more assistance you can call or meet lactation consultants also.
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