Cradle
This position involves holding the baby's body in the same hand as the breast. The baby is cradled with their body facing the mother, and additional support with the free hand. This hand can also help the baby latch or adjust the latch.
Side-Lying
This position involves both the mother and baby lying on their sides facing each other. The mother may need to adjust position to get a comfortable latch. It is beneficial for mothers who gave a large milk supply or a strong milk let-down.
Cross- Cradle
This involves the parent sitting upright and cradling the baby. The mother brings the baby across the front of the body, tummy to tummy. The hand opposite the breast the baby is being fed on is used to hold the baby, making it easier to adjust the baby’s head position.
Sitting Up
This is a good position for older babies with good head control, this position has both parties sitting. The baby sits facing the mother on her lap while being nursed in an upright position.
Laid-Back Nursing
This is a position for skin to skin and allows the baby to lie on the nursing mother. The mother lies back, and the pair goes tummy to tummy. Both hands are free so that the nursing parent can support the baby’s head and change position.
Rugby Hold (or the clutch)
This is a position for twins as they can be fed at the same time, as well as caesarean babies. There’s no pressure on the funny and scar area. The mother sits in a chair with a cushion or pillow and the baby is positioned at the side to be breastfed from, under the arm with the hips close to the mother’s hips. The baby’s nose is levelled up to the nipple, neck supported with the palm and gently guided to the nipple.
Breastfeeding Position Tips
Use pillows or rolled blankets for extra support
Create a comfortable breastfeeding area
Actively relax neck and shoulders
Support bread with a free hand
Pump after each breastfeeding session to increase supply and build up a store of breastmilk
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