Breastfeeding is very important for the health of both mother and child. Getting breastfeeding done for a new mother can be quite challenging. Because during this time how to hold the baby, what to do if breastmilk leaks, how many times the baby will be breastfed, what to do if breastmilk does not come properly, many such questions can come in the mind of a new mother. Let us tell you that during breastfeeding, it is necessary to hold the baby properly. With the right breastfeeding position, both the mother and the baby do not find it difficult during breastfeeding. Dr. Thejaswini J, Consultant - Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Motherhood Hospital, Electronic City, Bangalore, is giving information about this. Choose how both you and the baby feel right from the ways suggested by the experts to hold the baby.

The cradle holds the position of breastfeeding

  • This is the easiest position for a new mother to get breastfeeding done.
  • Take the child in your lap in this.

  • Keep the baby's face towards you.
  • Support the baby's head with your arm and bring it to your breast.
  • During this, your child's body should be facing you.
  • The baby's belly should be close to your belly.
  • Use your other hand to support the breast.
  • Move the baby's mouth to the nipple.
  • In this situation, you can easily get the baby breastfed.

Latch position for breastfeeding

  • This is the position for direct or latch by the baby for breastfeeding.
  • In this, you hold the baby in an upright position.
  • Your baby's belly is in front of your belly.
  • Support the child's neck and shoulders with one hand.
  • Allow the baby to come close to the breast, bending down.
  • If your baby regurgitates milk, then this position is correct.

Lying position for breastfeeding

  • If you are feeding the baby during the night, or want to rest while feeding, then lie in this position.
  • Lie on one side with your baby facing you.
  • Support your baby's head with your hand.
  • Let the baby hold the breast.
  • This position allows both you and your baby to be comfortable during the feed.

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