When baby is nursing on the LEFT breast
Place baby’s head on mother’s left elbow area
Baby’s stomach should be touching mother’s stomach
Mother’s right hand supports her left breast in the c-hold, thumb above breast, four fingers under breast, all fingers away from baby’s mouth during latch on
Mother’s left hand is holding baby’s back or bottom
Mother’s nipple touches baby’s lips
When baby’s mouth opens wide, mother’s arm pulls baby in close to breast
Baby latches on
Mother can remove the hand that is supporting her breast if comfortable
Make sure that baby’s hands are out of the way. Baby’s lower arm, the right arm when baby is nursing on the left breast, can be held by mother’s left arm/elbow. Baby’s upper arm, the left arm when nursing on the left breast, should be above Moms’ left breast. Baby should look like he / she is giving Mom a hug.
Mother sits back against the back of the chair so gravity can help baby stay on the breast and get a deep latch
Switch sides when baby loses interest in that breast, if still awake
Mother should drink lots of pure water before, during, and after nursing
When baby is nursing on the RIGHT breast
If something does not feel correct, check the following;