Breast Feeding - English

Position and Latch Optimal position and latch are very important. When these are correct your infant can feed effectively and efficiently. Your nurse and lactation staff can help ensure you are able to achieve this.

Basic Steps

Make sure you are well supported using pillows. You may need a stool or thick book to support your feet. Bring baby close to you, with hips flexed, so that your infant does not need to turn his/her head to reach your breast. His/her mouth and nose should be facing your nipple. Support your breast so that it does not press on your infants chin. Baby’s chin should drive into the breast. Latch your infant. Encourage baby to open the mouth wide and bring your infant to the breast. Baby should have much of the areola in his/her mouth and his/her nose should be touching the breast, lips curled out. If you are feeling pain, gently unlatch and try again.

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