The Best Breastfeeding Positions For You And Your Baby

You can choose different positions based on your physical condition and what you find most comfortable. In addition, your position may also depend on what your baby finds comfortable.

Whichever position you choose, check that your baby can hold the breast well so that he sucks correctly. For example, his mouth should be open with the tongue holding in from under the nipple and the lips out. In addition, both the chin and nose should touch the chest.

The 4 Best Breastfeeding Positions

The prone position

This is the most common position in all mammals. It is also good for people because the baby can search for the breast on his own and go to the other when he wants to.

This position requires you to lie back or on your back. Lay the baby on his stomach on your stomach with his head between your breasts. Because the baby has his whole body on you, you don’t have to hold him, you just have to keep an eye on him.

It will take a newborn about 10 to 60 minutes to find the breast. As he gets older it will go faster and faster. Then it will take less than 10 minutes.

Sitting Breastfeeding

When the mother is sitting upright or slightly reclined, there are a number of options for positioning the baby.

The Madonna attitude

The mother sits and holds the baby to her chest with feet facing the opposite breast. If the baby refuses a breast, you can slide his feet to the other side so that he feels like he is sucking on the breast that he normally accepts.

Rugby stance

This is when the baby lies on his back while sucking with his body under his mother’s arm and his feet towards his mother’s back. This is without a doubt one of the best breastfeeding positions. This is especially true if you’ve had a cesarean section, as the baby won’t put any pressure on the wound. In addition, the milk ducts are completely open and there will be no blockages due to milk retention.

Upright breastfeeding or the koala pose

In this position, the mother and her child sit, also sitting, on one of her legs. This way he stays upright. This position is good for making eye contact and prevents babies from choking when they suck too fast. It is recommended that the nipple faces up so that there is a good portion of the breast underneath for the baby to hold on to.

The lying position

In this position , the baby lies on its side against you. This way you can rest while you are breastfeeding.

This is also one of the best breastfeeding positions if the baby is very heavy or you are still recovering from delivery. For this position, your baby’s feet can point toward your head as well as toward your stomach.

On all fours

Although this position is not very common, it is a good option for mothers suffering from mastitis as it facilitates the emptying of the milk ducts. In this position, you should place the baby on his back and get on his hands and knees, with your legs close to his head. Then you can lean forward and bring your chest to his mouth.

What should you keep in mind while breastfeeding?

It is important that you are prepared and have some essentials on hand, as you will have to breastfeed for many hours. A few things to bring with you are:

• A good chair where you can breastfeed.

• Pillows to rest your arms on while holding your child and other pillows for the lower back and neck, as well as where your knees bend.
• Books to read, tissues, a glass of water and other things you may need so you don’t have to get up.

Now that you have broadened your knowledge of the best breastfeeding positions, you can use the one that you like best or is most comfortable for you and your baby.

Finally, remember that breastfeeding creates a bond of love and makes your child happy, strong and healthy.