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BREAST FEEDING TIPS BY EXPERTS WITH REASONS WHY A WINGBACK CHAIR WITH A FOOT OTTOMAN IS SO EFFICIENT FOR BREAST FEEDING YOUR BABY
OTHER BREASTFEEDING POSITIONS
Besides the cradle hold previously described try these time-tested positions:
Clutch Hold
In the clutch hold, baby is positioned to the side of mother during breastfeeding, tucked under her arm. It is especially helpful for:
Babies who have difficulty latching on
Babies who arch their backs and squirm at the breast
Babies who come off the nipple frequently during breastfeeding
Babies who are small or premature
In this position you get a good view of baby latching onto the breast, while your hand at the nape of his neck gives you control of his head. Baby is bent at the waist, which helps tense babies relax better. If his body is relaxed, he'll latch on better.
Here's what to do:
Sit up in a comfortable armchair/wingback with your back and shoulders well supported. Position one or more pillows at your side to bring baby up to breast level. If you're sitting in a chair, wedge the pillows between you and the arm of the chair.
Place baby on the pillow, tucked under your arm, with your hand on that side supporting his neck and shoulders. Bend him in the middle, so that his legs are pointed upward and his bottom rests against the pillow supporting your back, or against the back of the chair. Be sure that baby does not push his feet against the back of the chair, causing him to arch his back.
Cup the nape of his neck in your hand. Avoid holding the back of baby's head, as this stimulates some babies to arch away from the breast. (If baby finds your touch too stimulating, put a cloth diaper or a receiving blanket between your hand and his skin.)
Pull baby in close to you using the RAM latch-on technique described in Latch-on Basics. Once baby is sucking well, wedge a pillow under the hand and wrist that are supporting baby at the breast to help hold him close.
Lean back into the pillows behind your shoulders, rather than hunching forward over your baby. Remember, bring the baby to the breast, not the breast to the baby.
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