Breastfeeding is an involving process especially for the first time lactating mothers. Poor positioning will definitely deny your baby from suckling enough milk. A good breastfeeding position is a one that is comfortable for both the mother and the baby. It also favors the baby to get enough breast milk. Here are the recommended breastfeeding positions for you:
Lying position. In this position, you lie on your side, support your head and neck using a pillow. You can also support your back if necessary. Lay your baby next to you so that it faces your nipple. You can support your baby with a baby Banda L-pillow. Support the base of the head of your baby as you begin to breastfeed. This position is recommended for mothers who have undergone the cesarean section.
Football Hold. It recommended for premature babies as well as twins. You will place the baby Banda breastfeeding pillow along your tummy to support your elbow and your baby’s bottom. Tuck your baby to the side of your waist, cradled under your arm. Place their head in the palm of your hand at the level of your breast. Support the base of their head between your thumb and fore find as you breastfeed.
Cradle Hold position. This involves placement of your baby across your stomach, facing you. Place the baby’s head in the bend of your elbow with the mouth in front of your nipple. Tuck the baby’s lower arm around your waist. You can adjust the baby depending on your height.
Cross-cradle position. When feeding your baby on the left breast, you will use your left hand to support the breast, while your right hand will be supporting the baby. It is easy to attach your baby to the nipple. It becomes uncomfortable when the baby grows bigger.
Laid-back breastfeeding. You will be required to place yourself in a semi-reclining position, and putting your baby tummy down on your belly or chest in a vertical position. In this position, the baby will use physical instincts to search for the breast with little assistance from the mother. This position is quite relaxing and easy for both the mother and the baby.