Positions for Breastfeeding: the 4 most popular

Breastfeeding is one of those gestures that belongs to the cultural unconscious woman. However it may not be easy for the new mom still inexperienced. Know the best positions for breastfeeding can be a big help, it allows identification of the ideal posture for her and feel so at ease with the baby at the breast.

Position cradle
The cradle position is probably one of the most common positions for breastfeeding, the most experienced of the new mother. You must find a chair or a chair on which is convenient and thereafter, place the baby's head just in the angle of the elbow. The hand must support the small (you can also use a pillow to facilitate it) that has the belly in contact with that of the mother. Slowly turn it up until he does not feel nice comfortable and ready to take the breast.
Position of the wolf
This is one of the positions for breastfeeding more details, but some mothers have preferred and used compared to the more conventional.

The little in practice must stand with your back against the bed or over a very soft pillow. The mother however, must assume the position on all fours and give her little breasts.

For the child, perhaps there are no special advantages over other positions, while his mother may find in it a good remedy against breast engorgement.


Lying down sideways
And 'well, at least at first, experiment with different positions for breastfeeding, at least until it was traced that absolutely perfect for mom and baby. Breastfeed properly it is important, and many mothers find the solution in the position from lying.

'Very convenient especially for those women who have had a Caesarean section and need not strain too much area. It 'just lie on the bed of a Finaco and place the small front. One arm has to support his back and the other the head of the mother.

Position in rugby
They prefer this position, especially those women who have a very large breasts or, as in the previous case, have had a caesarean section. The child is supported by the arm of his mother, and his hand will be committed to support the neck, feet and legs remain under his arm. The pillow should be placed under when the child is approached by breast feeding.

Once you experience the various positions for breastfeeding and found the right one, make sure your baby is latching well, with his mouth wide open and tongue down.