There are a variety of positions for breastfeeding, but best position is where the baby's head and body are in a straight line, so that the baby can breastfeed comfortably. Besides the mother's position must be comfortable. Using tools such as pillows can be done.
Breastfeeding is the correct way:
Breastfeeding is the correct way:
- Look for a relaxed seating position and comfortable (Can be in the chair / sofa / bed). Try propping your back, shoulders, and neck. Also as much as possible the baby can move his head with ease
- Place the baby with her nose position equivalent to the nipple so that the baby will stick perfectly
- Wait until the baby's mouth opens wide with the tongue under, the mother can make a baby in a position to stimulate the baby's lower lip with a finger mom
- Your baby will be closer to the forehead head on the first breast.
- The baby will open its mouth wide to cover nipples and dark circle around the nipple, nipple should be at baby's mouth palate
- To stimulate the baby comes off the mouth of the nipple, with soft place your finger on corner of the baby's mouth and the baby will automatically open his mouth. Do not pull forcibly because it will cause sores on the nipple
- When starting to feel exhausted, switch to the other breast, off slowly, the baby rotate and repeat the above steps.