a young mother should know the important things pertaining to the preparation of infant feeding, it helps us know how to correct breastfeeding position. Of course, positioning is crucial for the convenience of breastfeeding infants and mothers themselves. Does breast-feeding should always be in a lying position? No. We have to get used to feed infants under any circumstances. Whether we sleep at home, standing, sitting, or even when we were in the vehicle.
1. The cradle.
This position is very good for newborns. How? Make sure your back is really support for this position. Keep the baby in your stomach, until the skin and touching your skin. Let her body facing you, and put his head on your elbow.
2. The cross-cradle hold.
One arm supporting the baby's body and others support the head, similar to the position holder but you will have greater control over baby's head. Feeding position is good for premature babies or mothers with small nipples.
3. The football hold. The trick, hold the baby at your side with your legs behind you and the baby tucked under your arm, as if you're holding the ball of the foot. This position is best for mothers who give birth by caesarean section or for mothers with large breasts. But, you need a pillow to prop your baby.
4. Saddle hold.
This is a fun way to breastfeed in a sitting position. It also works well if your baby has a runny nose or earache. The trick, your baby is sitting upright with his legs straddling your own.
5. The lying position.
Breastfeeding by lying down will give you more opportunities to relax and to sleep more at night. You can sleep when the baby feeds. Supports baby's back and head with a pillow. Make sure that you touch the baby's stomach.
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