Breastfeeding Positions and Latch onThe first step to good breastfeeding positions and latch and is getting mommy ready FIRST.Get all the breastfeeding Yes, we tend to forget about ourselves and totally focus on the baby, but getting yourself in a good position is imperative. Make sure mom: Has Good posture Sitting upright or lying on side Is Comfortable - starting out uncomfortable is not good Well-supported with pillows (pillows are usually more manageable than a nursing pillow in the first 24 hours) Lap flat or slightly elevated Cups breast with fingers off areola Learn more about nursing pillows here. What is the old saying, "a picture is worth a 1000 words". Well in this case, I could type until my hands fall off explaining how to position and latching your baby on but what works better? Seeing it. So here are some helpful video links .
Now we look at baby Tummy to tummy or Chest to breast Ear, shoulder, & hip aligned At breast level, nipple to nose Body slightly flexed with head relaxed slightly backwards (drinking position) Body supported on pillows and by mother Mother supports infant’s neck, base of head, shoulder girdle Now another video to reinforce this:
Here is a great video to help teach you everything you need to know to get ready to breastfeed: Bad position can equal breast injury. Breast injury can equal mommy wanting to quit. This is why it is so important to get it right from the start. Tips on breastfeeding multiples: twins Back from breastfeeding positions to askthelactationconsultant.com |
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