Wrong breastfeeding positions for a newborn?!
Alright, let's talk breastfeeding positions for newborns. You've probably heard about a dozen different ways to do it, but is there really a 'wrong' position? Let’s find out…
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Is there actually WRONG breastfeeding positions for a newborn?
No! There is no wrong breastfeeding positions for newborns.
You can hold your baby any which way and as long as they’re comfortable and transferring milk well.
However, there are 2 things to keep in mind when positioning yourself with a newborn:
Make sure their belly is facing you.
Never hunch over them. Don’t bring your nipple to baby. Bring baby to your nipple.
The easiest and most comfy position for breastfeeding a newborn?
Laid back breastfeeding.
In fact, the laid back breastfeeding position is not just for newborns… it’s a great position for any age!
Here’s a video on how to do it…
