Diagram of sideways feeding posture

What is the correct posture for side-lying breastfeeding? The most common breastfeeding posture is side-lying breastfeeding, because new mothers who start breastfeeding are usually tired and sweaty, with sore arms and stiff necks. This is usually caused by incorrect breastfeeding posture. The proper breastfeeding posture is three-stick: chest to chest, belly to belly, and chin to breast.

Detailed description of the side-sleeping feeding posture and the appropriate method of side-sleeping feeding

The proper method of side-lying breastfeeding must be learned carefully, otherwise it will have a negative impact on the baby. The breastfeeding posture seems simple, but it involves many issues. Whether the breastfeeding posture is appropriate is directly related to whether the baby can grow healthily. The right method will not easily make mother and baby feel tired.

In addition, the baby's posture should be appropriate:

Let the baby's body face the breast, with the mother and baby's abdomen close together, and keep the baby's head and body in a straight line; there is no need to let the baby's head turn to one side, lean forward (such as nodding) or lean back too much.

3 ways to breastfeed while lying on your side

1. The side-lying feeding position is suitable for breastfeeding at night. Lie on your side and place a pillow under your head.

The baby sleeps on his side facing the mother's back, with their stomachs pressed together. In order to ensure that the baby and mother are closely connected, it is best to use a small pillow to pad the baby's back. You can breastfeed while lying down when you are tired. Lie on your side and let the baby rest on the mother's breast. Hold the baby's body with one hand and put the nipple into the baby's mouth with the other hand. This method is suitable for early breastfeeding and also for mothers who have undergone cesarean section. When a mother breastfeeds her newborn in the side-lying position, she should pay attention to the baby's mouth and nose.

2. Side-lying hug

This breastfeeding posture is very comfortable and is suitable for mothers who have recently undergone a cesarean section. It can prevent the baby from compressing his or her own wounds during breastfeeding. The mother rests in the bed, then keeps close to the baby, resting her baby's head on her arm, so that the baby's mouth and her nipple are at the same level. Then use your other arm to support the baby's back and hold the baby's head with your hand. This kind of posture can make the mother feel relaxed and is conducive to postpartum recovery.

3. Strong hold

This breastfeeding posture is the simplest and most commonly used posture. The mother can squat on a chair or half-lying on the bed, with a chair back behind her and a sponge pad or pillow core as a fulcrum in her arms and arms, and then lift her feet and bend her knees. This will make the mother feel relaxed and help her relax the muscles of the whole body. Then hold the baby in your arms, put the baby's head in your arms, wrap your arms tightly around the baby, support the baby's butt, let the baby's entire body lean on the mother's arms, and the height should be level with the breast.