4. Steps
• It is a natural and most comfortable position for older babies who can
handle their head better.
• Sit comfortably with your baby at the level of your heart
• Cradle your little one in your arm with her tummy against yours and
head resting in your elbow bend. Her ear, shoulders and hip should
follow a straight line.
• Place your baby’s lower arm under your breast or your underarm with
her mouth near to your breast.
5. Steps
• Using your free hand to support your breast.
• Rest your thumb above the areola and the rest of the fingers beneath
the breast.
• Now gently fondle your nipple on her lower lip. In response to the
rooting reflex, her mouth opens wide that takes some time.
• Pull her quickly onto the breast and let her latch-on.
• Another variation, the laid back breastfeeding, the mother rests in a
reclined position with tummy to tummy contact with the baby where
her instincts work to get on the breast. It is a learning process that
takes time for the baby to latch-on.
7. Steps
• This is the common breastfeeding position that is also known as
crossover hold. It offers a great support to the baby and the mother ill
have complete control over her baby with just one hand.
• Sit comfortably with your baby at the level of your heart
• Cradle your little one in your arm with her tummy against yours and
your hand at her head base and neck. Her ear, shoulders and hip
should follow a straight line.
• Place your baby’s lower arm out of the way with her mouth near to
your breast. Here you will use opposite arms from the cradle hold
position.
8. Steps
• Use your free hand to support your breast.
• Rest your thumb above the areola and the rest of the fingers beneath
the breast.
• Now gently fondle your nipple on her lower lip. In response to the
rooting reflex, her mouth opens wide that takes some time.
• Pull her quickly onto the breast and let her latch-on. Do not lean over
your baby, instead pull her near you.
• This position works well when you:
• Nurse a newborn
• Are learning how to position an infant correctly
10. Steps
• The football hold is ideal for a mother whose breasts are very large or
who had a C-section. It is also a perfect position for premature babies
or tiny babies as it gives excellent control for mother over the baby.
• Place your baby so that her legs and body are beneath your arm and
your hand at the base of the head and neck.
• Place your palm below the breast and let your little one latch-on by
pulling her in close. Hold your baby’s head with her chin and nose
touching your breast.
• When the baby latches on, the mother should make sure that her
shoulders are in a relaxed state.
11. Steps
• This position works well when:
• You have undergone a C-section and want to hold your baby against
the incision of the abdomen
• Your breasts are large
• You want to check in your baby latch-on
• Your little one is restless and fussy
• You have inverted nipples
13. Steps
• If you are a mother of twin babies, you might want to feed them
separately or simultaneously. If you wish to feed them
simultaneously, you could try the clutch or ‘football hold’ to allow
each infant to latch onto each breast.
• With one baby in each of your arms, hold them while partially
bending your elbow.
• You can also place your babies on a pillow each.
• Support their neck with your palm, let them incline towards your
body.
• Let your babies latch on and suckle.
14. Steps
• This method is a good choice when:
• You have undergone a C-section
• Your breasts are large
• You have a tiny baby
• You have a forceful milk ejection reflex
16. Steps
• The side-lying position is best when the mother needs some rest
while nursing her baby. It is a bit tricky, but once both the mother and
her baby gets hang of it, it will become the most favorable position. It
is best recommended for those who have undergone a c-section.
• Position yourself and your infant towards side tummy to tummy.
• Bend your upper leg and position your upper knee with pillows.
• Lift your breast upward by placing fingers below and then take your
baby close to latch-on.
17. Steps
• This position is a good choice when:
• You need to lie flat after a C-section
• You are facing discomfort while sitting due to hemorrhoid pain
• You want to take a rest.
