The correct posture for breastfeeding while lying down

There are many things that mothers need to pay attention to when breastfeeding their babies, because the correct way of breastfeeding not only determines the baby's intake of breast milk nutrients, but also has a great impact on the mother's breasts. Many mothers suffer from breast sagging and mastitis due to incorrect breastfeeding methods. At night, mothers need to lie down to breastfeed. What is the correct posture when lying down to breastfeed?

The correct way to breastfeed while lying down

Mothers can choose to feed their babies while holding them sideways.

This is a relatively easy way of holding the baby for the mother, who lies on her side in bed, facing the baby. Then rest your head on your arms so that your baby's mouth is level with your nipple. Support your baby's back with the forearm of your other arm and support your baby's head with your hand. This method allows the mother to rest while the baby is breastfeeding, which is beneficial for the mother's postpartum recovery.

It should be noted that when the mother's body has almost recovered, it is best to change to another breastfeeding method. Because this feeding method is very suitable for babies over three months old, but it should be used with caution for babies under three months old, as some babies will increase the chance of spitting up milk because of this.

Other correct breastfeeding positions

1. Cross cradle method: This position is actually similar to the hugging position, except that the arms supporting the baby are the opposite of the hugging position. If the baby is lying with his head on the right in the mother's arms, use your left hand to support the baby's buttocks, and vice versa. The arms support the baby's back and the palms hold the baby's head. This posture is more suitable for premature babies and makes it easier for the mother to control the baby's little head.

2. Hugging style: This method is also called the cradle style. It is the simplest and easiest to learn posture and is also the most commonly used posture.

The mother can sit on a chair, or half-lying on the bed, with a soft cushion against her back, and a cushion or pillow under her elbows and in her arms for support. She can raise her legs and bend her knees. This will make her feel more relaxed and help her relax muscles throughout her body and keep herself in a good mood. Hold the baby in your arms, place the baby's little head on your elbow, wrap your arms around the baby, support the baby's little butt, let the baby's whole body lean on the mother's arms, and let the baby's height be level with the mother's breasts.

3. Football hold: This holding method is suitable if the mother has large breasts or inverted or flat nipples. Place the baby on one side of the mother's body, and the mother supports the baby's head with the forearm on the same side, holding the baby's neck and head with her hand, and supporting the breast with the other hand. This makes it easy to observe whether the baby has firmly grasped the nipple so as to form effective breastfeeding.

The above is an introduction to the correct way to breastfeed while lying down. I believe everyone has already understood it. I hope it can be helpful to everyone!