How to breastfeed
In theory, breastfeeding sounds simple: the idea is that the little wonder you’ve just given birth to feeds on your breast. In practice, however, the moves it requires can be a little more disconcerting. How should you hold your baby? Can you lie down? Can you use a cushion? Obviously, there’s no right or wrong answer. The idea is that your breastfeeding position should be as comfortable for you as it is for your little one, and that your baby latches on properly.
Whichever position you choose, a good latch will prevent the formation of painful cracks and ensure that your baby is feeding properly. Here’s how to: Position your baby close to you with mouth and nose facing your nipple, and make sure his head is tilted back. Then let him open his mouth wide and grab the breast on his own. Check that he latches on to your entire areola and not just the nipple.
The good news about breastfeeding positions is that there’s a real host of them, tested and trusted by generations of mothers.
Pick and choose!
Laid-back breastfeeding or biological nurturing
