How to Breastfeed Your Baby

The wrong position will usually cause lesions or sores on the nipples, which is why it is important to learn how to do it correctly. The most frequent lesions take place when the baby only takes hold of at the tip of the nipple. It is normal for it to burn a little during the first two weeks, but if you get a wound, blister or bleed, you should get it checked out by the doctor.

Crib Breastfeeding Position
Place one or two pillows on your lap, provide accommodation for the baby’s head in the corner of your arm and prop your arm over the pillows. Make sure the baby is turned towards you, chest to chest. Hold your breast with one hand, and place your thumb on top of the areola and the rest of your fingers underneath. Make certain the baby’s lips surround the areola and the tip of the baby’s nose should touch your chest.

Football Breastfeeding Position
Put one or two pillows on the sides to hold your arm. Use one hand to hold the baby’s neck and part of his or her head, letting the baby’s torso to rest on top of your forearm. Hold your breast with one hand, placing your thumb on top of the areola and the rest of your fingers underneath. Make certain the baby’s lips cover the areola and the tip of the baby’s nose touches your chest.

Laying Down Breastfeeding Position
Lie on your side and put some pillows on your back to give you support. Hold your baby’s little back and accommodate his or her leg upward and frontward. Position the baby on your side, in front of you and hold your breast with one hand, placing your thumb on top of the areola and the rest of your fingers underneath. Make sure the baby’s lips surround the areola and the tip of the baby’s nose touches your chest.

Change the breastfeeding positions throughout the first week until you find the one that most accommodates you the most.