Breastfeeding your baby is always encouraged but at times new mothers find it difficult and face a lot of problems which in the end results in giving up and switching to formula.
Proper
positioning the baby is very important for breastfeeding and to prevent problems
later on.
How to
position a baby while breast feeding
depends on the choice and comfort of both mother and baby. No matter
which position is used it is important to make sure that
-
The
baby’s whole body is supported
-
Baby’s
body is facing and is close to the breast
-
Baby’s
neck is straight. (not turned or twisted)
-
Baby
approaches the breast and nose is in line with the nipple.
While Breast
feeding it is very important that
-Mother is
comfortable and relaxed.
She should
know and learn how to support the breast while feeding. Baby’s lips should be
first touched with the nipple and then wait for the baby to widely open the
mouth so that nipple along with areola goes in and baby starts sucking.
Five
Possible Positions
1. Cradle Position: The mother cradles
the baby in her arm. The baby should be held close to the mother’s body, with
the forearm supporting the baby’ head. For mother’s comfort she may want to
support the cradling arm with a pillow or her other arm.
2. Cross Cradle: The mother cradles
the baby in her arm. Her hand is supporting the baby’s head and neck.
3. Football Hold: The mother is sitting
or leaning back and the baby is under her arm with feet pointing back. The
mother support the baby’s head and neck with her hand and a pillow may be used
to support the baby in this position.
4. Side lying position: Mother is lying
on her side and baby lies on its side facing the mother. Mother supports the
baby’s head and neck with her hand or a pillow.
5. Supine Position: The mother is lying
on her back with the baby lying face down on the mother’s chest. Mother’s hand
supports the baby’s head on her breast. This position is useful immediately
after a c section.
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