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BREAST
FEEDING POSITIONS
 For
getting the best results of breastfeeding it is very important
that you use a good position to feed your baby. It is very
important that you are in a comfortable position while feeding
your baby.
If you are sitting while feeding
your baby make sure that:
1. Your back is straight and well supported. Use pillows to
support your back.
2. Your lap is almost flat.
3. Your feet are flat.
4. Relax yourself and let the milk flow freely.
If you are lying down while feeding
your baby make sure that:
1. Lie fairly flat with a pillow under your head and your
shoulder on the bed.
2. Lie well over on your side. Keep a pillow supporting your
back and another between your legs for comfort.
Your Baby's Position:
1. Hold your baby close to you so that he is able to reach
the nipple easily without stretching or twisting.
2. Your baby's head, shoulder and body should be in a straight
line while facing the breasts and his nose should be opposite
the nipple.
3. Always move your baby to your breasts not your breasts
towards the baby.
If your baby is attached to the breasts correctly then his
sucking pattern will quickly change from short sucks to long
deep sucks with pauses. This proper positioning will improve
his feeding and he will get enough milk during the feed, which
will be beneficial to him. It is best to breastfeed at least
the first four to six months. Breastfeeding alone provides
all the food and drink a baby needs during this time and protects
against a range of illnesses. Many mothers breastfeed for
longer than this, some will into the second or third year.
Thus breastfeeding will benefit both mother and baby for as
long as you wish to continue.
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