How to Position Mother and Infant

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Prep:

• Mother to be in a semi-up right position in a chair or bed

• Gather pillows to support mother's elbows and infant's weight

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Infant:

• Mother will breastfeed by placing her infant across her lap with pillows under the infant to support the infant's weight and bringing the infant up to proper height

• The infant should lay on their side with it's tummy touching mother’s tummy, the infant’s nose should line up with nipple 

•  Infant's head will rest on mother's forearm, with it's back aligning with inner arm and palm of mother

• Infant’s ears, shoulders, and hips should align forming a straight line

 

Mother:

• Pillows are also used to support mother's elbows on each side

• The mother should use the opposite hand using the “U” hold or “C” hold to support her breast

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Supplies Needed:

• 4-6 Pillows (1-2 placed under infant and 1-2 placed under each elbow of mother)  

• Mother may use her own Boppy Pillow or My Brest Friend Nursing Pillow

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