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Positioning the baby
There are various ways that you can hold your baby for breastfeeding. Whichever way you choose here are a few guidelines to help make sure that your baby is able to feed well:
- Your baby should be held close to you and across your chest.
- He should be facing the breast, with his head, shoulders and body in a straight line.
- His nose or top lip should be opposite the nipple.
- He should be able to reach the breast easily, without having to stretch or twist.
- Remember always move your baby towards your breast rather than your breast to the baby.
Some simple rules:
- Turned to Mummy
- Nipple to nose
- Baby to breast, not breast to baby
