The Best Positions For Breastfeeding Your Little One

Though the mechanism of breastfeeding may sound a tinge simple, it does not occur naturally. When you become aware of the best positions for breastfeeding newborn you keep the problems at bay. In the process a satisfying experience is provided both to the mother along with the baby.

Now the question is what the best position for breastfeeding is:

The cross cradle hold

This is the first position and you sit in a comfortable chair with arm rests. The baby is held in the crook of the arm, across the breast from where you are feeding the baby. The head of the baby should be held with an open hand. You may have to guide the baby towards the breast. The point to remember is not to lean forward or bend in any way. Once you have mastered this position you can get to the cradle position.

The cradle hold

The baby is cradled on your lap and they should be lying on the side with the nipple in their mouth. If the need arises, you can use the pillow or elbows to lift the baby. This sort of support may be needed in the first few weeks when the baby is very small. You may also need to support the breasts.

To be aware that the baby has latched properly, you need to be aware that the baby has covered half of the dark area of the nipple. To ensure that they are resting properly, see the head to the bottom is at level of each other.

Laid back breastfeeding

In this position you lie on a bed or couch which goes on to support your head or the shoulders. The support and being comfortable is the key aspect here. You can rest the baby in the position where they are comfortable and let the cheek of the baby rest on your nipple and then guide them accordingly.

The position of clutch

Moms who have had a C section birth may find this position to be comfortable, as it keeps the baby away from the incision. The head of the baby is supported by your hand, an d the arm goes on to support their back. With the help of the other arm you support the breast. The baby should be facing you with the nipple at the same height and when the baby is small you might need the help of pillows to bring it to an even height.

Side lying down position

Lying down to nurse can be comfortable and this is all the more so in the first few weeks when you would need to rest at night. Here both the mom and the baby take sides facing each other. For comfort you can use pillows on the back and cradle the baby in your arm with the back along your foreman.

Below are mentioned some of the best positions for breastfeeding newborn. You can adopt any one of them as per your desires and comfort aspect. Whatever position you choose it takes only a minute to breastfeed the baby.