Teaching steps for correct breastfeeding posture

Both mother and baby must be in a comfortable position during feeding. The baby's chest and abdomen should be close to the mother's chest and abdomen, with the lower jaw close to the mother's breast. To sum up, when mothers are breastfeeding, the key points of breastfeeding posture are as follows:

1. Choose a posture that is comfortable and stress-relieving for both mother and baby;

2. The baby's body is close to the mother, with the ears, shoulders and buttocks in a straight line;

3. The baby should face the breast, with the nose facing the nipple;

4. The baby opens his mouth wide and holds the nipple and most of the nipples;

5. The baby's lower jaw is close to the breast.

Four correct breastfeeding positions:

1. Cradle method. Stand upright on a table and chair with guardrails, hold the child in your arms, and support the child's body and head with your upper arms and palms. When feeding the right side, support with the right hand; when feeding the left side, support with the left hand. Place your hands under your breasts in a U shape. There is no need to lower your head or lean forward, just let the child get close to your breasts. This is an ideal method for early breastfeeding.

2. Cross cradle method. Similar to the first method, but when feeding the right side, use the left hand to support, and when feeding the left side, use the right hand to support.

3. Basketball hold method. This method is more suitable if you had a caesarean section or have large breasts. Hold the child at one side of your body, with your arms bent and your palms straight, hold the child's head so that he faces your breast and his back rests on your upper arms. For comfort, you can put a cushion on your legs.

4. Side sleeping holding method. You can breastfeed while lying down when you are tired. Sleep on your side, let the child face your breast, hold the child's body with one hand, and put the nipple into the child's mouth with the other hand. This method is suitable for early breastfeeding and also for mothers who have had a caesarean section.

It is best not to breastfeed in a supine position before the child is 3 months old. Because the baby's head and neck strength are too weak, once the mother falls asleep while breastfeeding, the breast blocks the baby's mouth and nose and the baby does not have enough strength to get around, an accident may occur due to suffocation. Only when the child is 4 months old will he have the ability to raise his head to avoid and pull away from the mother's breast, or use body postures to wake the mother up.