After giving birth, the female body needs rest, and about half of women in labor cannot sit for at least the first two to three weeks due to the stitches. It is also difficult to bounce back after a cesarean section. In such cases, it is very convenient to breastfeed while lying down, for which there are a number of poses.
It is necessary
Pillow
Instructions
Step 1
Lie on your side with your head resting on the pillow. Lay the child on its side next to you, with his head on your forearm of the hand on which you are lying. Use this hand to support his back. With your other hand, place the breast in the baby's mouth so that it captures not only the nipple, but also the halo. It is not necessary to hold the breast with your hand while breastfeeding while lying down.
Step 2
Lie on your side with one hand folded under your head or to the side, and support or stroke the child with the other. The baby's head is next to the armpit. A pillow can be placed behind the baby's back so that he does not roll over onto his back and release his chest.
Step 3
Feed with your upper breast while lying down. To do this, lie on your side, rest your head with your hand, and place the child on a pillow or folded blanket so that he can reach the chest. This position can be used in cases where it is not possible to roll over on the other side (for example, so that the child does not end up on the edge of the bed). True, the hand under the head can get tired during prolonged feeding.
Step 4
Lie down with the child "jack", i.e. its feet should be at your head. In a reclining position, rest on the elbow of the hand with one hand, and with the other, free, you can help the baby to feed. The baby lies on its side and sucks milk from the upper chest area, so the pose is useful for mothers who have lactostasis in that area.
Step 5
Lie on your back with a pillow under your head. At the same time, the baby lies on your stomach with its tummy down. In this position, the baby's colic bothers much less during and after feeding, because gas formation is reduced. In addition, it is impossible for a child to choke on the jet of mother's milk. Just do not leave your baby on his stomach after feeding. It is better to wait 5-10 minutes for it to release the accumulated air in an upright position.
