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Three basic positions are used, the cradle position, the side-lying position and the football hold.
Cradle Hold

The cradle position is the position you will normally use. Be sure you are well supported with pillows under your arms, under the baby, and preferably a stool to lift your legs. Lean back, do not lean over the baby. Make sure your baby faces you squarely.
Graphic of cradle position
Football Hold

The football hold is best if you have a baby who is having difficulty latching on, or if you have had a Cesarean birth and don’t want the baby on your abdomen. The football hold is also helpful if you have large breasts.
Graphic of football hold
Side-Lying

The side-lying position is best when you want to rest while nursing, or if you are not comfortable sitting. Your arm may rest under the baby’s head or not, as suits you and your baby.
Graphic of sidelying nursing position

 

 

Positioning The Baby At The Breast
Graphic of rooting response Hold your baby’s head close to your breast and lightly touch your nipple to the baby’s lower lip.
Graphic of latch on at the breast Lift your breast to the baby’s mouth.
Graphic of baby sucking at breast Quickly and firmly pull the baby’s head to your breast.
Graphic of mother using finger to take baby off breast Use your finger to assist in releasing your breast from the baby’s mouth.

 

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