A good position prevents cracks in the breast and allows the baby to suck properly.
For breastfeeding to work, it is essential to start well. The little one who does not suck correctly usually spends a lot of time on his chest because he receives almost no food and ends up tired and unsatisfied (and the sore mom), and after a while, he claims it again with the same result. Thus, in many cases, the dreaded cracks and annoying milk retention begin, which if not alleviated in time can lead to painful mastitis. Therefore, it is essential to adopt a good posture that is comfortable for mom and baby. Parents and children leave you the 5 best positions for effective breastfeeding.
1. Well gripped. The baby must be taken correctly for sucking to be efficient. It will be well grasped if you don’t see the nipple or most of the areola since the tongue is underneath. As you suck, you can see how the jaw moves.
2. Cradle position. The child’s body should be turned towards the mother, not just the head. With her back well supported, the mother will bring the baby close to her breast (if necessary you can use a nursing pad). A newborn has to be very attached.
3. Rugby ball. Lying down with the legs parallel to the mommy, the baby sucks upside down. This pose helps empty all ducts in the chest. It is useful to breastfeed two children at the same time or if there was a cesarean section, so the little one does not touch the scar.
4. The most natural. The mother holds the drink on her lap so that the weight of the child falls on his own tummy and hers. This position, which is adopted naturally by the newborn, can help babies (who latch on or get tired of eating) to suck better.
5. Almost vertical. This posture, with the baby almost vertical, facilitates mother-child eye contact. It is useful when the child sucks very quickly and chokes (since they choke less vertically than horizontally).