Breastfeeding while lying down: a comfortable and safe position.

Breastfeeding is a unique, exciting and very intimate experience for every mother with her baby, especially when it comes to breastfeeding on demand, that is, in practice, understanding when the baby feels the need to latch on to the breast and the position in which it succeeds. to nourish themselves better, among the classic positions, mothers can also lie down which results in a comfortable and practical position especially during the night.

In this case, the mother is lying on her side on the bed and the child is in front of her always positioned on her side. The woman lies down resting her head on the pillow and placing under it (the forearm of the side on which she is lying and with the other arm she can approach the child, perhaps using a pillow to be more comfortable.

The positives of lying down breastfeeding

The positives when a woman chooses to breastfeed while lying down is certainly the convenience of not having to get up especially at night, especially for those who have undergone a caesarean section to which stitches have been applied and this position presents less discomfort and pain.

Here are some tips to follow on breastfeeding while lying down

1. The position in the bed

The first advice is to place the baby in the center of the bed so that he is not at risk of falling since the sudden movements of the baby for this reason it is useful to lie down on his side facing the center of the bed, so that the baby has sufficient space to lie on your back after feeding.

2. The organization

It is essential that when you breastfeed while lying down you have everything at your fingertips. Wipes, nipple shields and everything you use to breastfeed your baby must be close and easy to reach so that the mother does not get up.

3. The convenience

Breastfeeding must always be comfortable, both for the mother and for the baby. For this it can be useful to use a pillow to be placed both under the head and between the legs or behind the back, in order to be as relaxed as possible. It is very important, however, to avoid using pillows for newborns, especially while sleeping and not being in control of their movements. The other indication is not to place the baby's head on the mother's forearm, both to keep him from sweating further and to keep him from settling in an uncomfortable position.

4. Attachment

To breastfeed in the best way it is essential that the attachment to the breast is correct. The baby's head must be facing frontally towards the mother's breast, with the baby's nose in line with the nipple, and must allow the baby to latch on without turning or stretching.

5. Security

For the baby to be in the correct position during breastfeeding, the ear, shoulder and hip must be in a straight line. To ensure a firmer and more protected position, a folded pillow or towel can be placed behind his back, taking care to remove it when breastfeeding is finished and the baby could fall asleep on his back.