Laid back position benefits for breastfeeding newborn baby
It is very important to breastfeed the baby in the right position. The right position for breastfeeding can provide many benefits to the baby as well as the mother. However, if you are not careful about the breastfeeding position, then the baby will not get proper nutrition. Do you know about the laid-back position for breastfeeding? If you are also a first-time mother, then you should also know why breastfeeding is often recommended in the laid-back position.
Benefits to the baby
Breastfeeding in this position makes it easier for the baby to come closer to the mother’s breast. Apart from this, breastfeeding in the laid-back position also makes it easier for the baby to hold the nipple. Not only this, due to this position, the risk of the baby falling can also be reduced to a great extent. Also, feeding the baby in this position also makes it easier for him to digest the milk. The laid-back position can also reduce the chances of the baby suffocating to a great extent.
Benefits to the mother
By breastfeeding in the laid-back position, the mother does not feel strain in the back, shoulders and neck, i.e. this position is more comfortable for the mother. The mother also does not feel much fatigue by feeding the baby in this position.
What is the lay-back position like?
The laid-back position is also known as the reclined or lean-on-back position. For this position, first choose any comfortable place. Also place a pillow to support your back. Now the mother has to lie down halfway so that there is not much stress on the mother’s body. Now lay the baby down with his stomach touching the mother’s stomach and place the baby’s head near the breast.
(This article is for general information, please consult a doctor before adopting any remedy)
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