Proper Positioning Techniques For Breastfeeding
Proper Positioning Techniques For Breastfeeding By Healthertainer.
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It is essential to ensure that the act of breastfeeding is done right if not the mother, as well as the child, suffers the consequences. It’s not supposed to hurt to breastfeed; Sore nipples almost always mean your baby needs to be latched on more deeply.
How to “LATCH ON” your baby to ensure optimal suckling:
The technique
- Comfort- a comfortable chair with a back rest. Another stool to rest the feet will give more posture advantage
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Place baby’s tummy against your tummy. “The tummy to tummy” rule is crucial.
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The “Come to mama” rule. Do not lean towards baby, Bring baby towards you to avoid straining the neck or shoulders.
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Guide your breast to baby’s upper lip(not the center of the mouth) using the C hold or U hold. Make sure your fingers are not close to the baby’s mouth.
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The “no chin to chest” rule. Baby’s head should be tilted backwards not downwards.
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The “nipple + areola” rule. Make sure baby”s mouth is latched to the nipple along with most of the lower part of the areola (the dark round portion of the breast)
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The “fish flank” rule. Baby”s upper and lower lips must be flanked out like a fish. If not, use finger to open up the lower or top lip to achieve this. .
If latch on is properly achieved, the mother and baby is happy.
By the way, the rule says “feed on demand” so no matter where you are kindly feed your baby.
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