Side-lying hold for breastfeeding - English

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Outline:

1. Choosing the correct breastfeeding hold for a mother and her baby. 2. Mother’s preparation before breastfeeding her baby. 3. How to do the Side-lying hold- i. Mother’s position before holding the baby ii. Mother’s position after holding the baby but before latching a) Position of Mother's hand to hold the breast correctly. iii. Mother’s position after attaching the baby to the breast iv. Baby’s position a) Position of baby's nose and chin b) Position of baby's body v. Dos and don’ts for mothers