Prep:

• Place mother on her right or left side with her legs bent at the knees, place a pillow between legs

• Position another pillow behind the mother to support her back

• Place two pillows into the rounded hollow between her head and shoulder

  • The mother's shoulders should not rest on the pillows, but rather, the pillows should rest on her shoulder

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Mother:

• Bottom Arm:

  • Option 1: The upper part of the mother's bottom arm can be stretched out at 90 degree angle

    • Bending her arm at the elbow to cradle baby into position

  • Option 2: The upper part of your bottom arm can be used to help support the weight of mother’s head, by bending arm and placing head in palm of hand. 

• Top Arm:

  • Option 1: Mother’s arm can help support the infant and hold infant close into breast

  • Option 2: Mother’s hand can be used to help support the breast in a “C” hold to assist with infant latch

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Infant:

• Infant is placed lying on side facing mother with ears, shoulders, and hips aligned

• A pillow or rolled blanket is placed behind the infant’s back to keep infant from rolling away

• Infant’s nose should be aligned with mother’s nipple

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Caution:

Mother’s may fall asleep easily in this position, advise to stay alert

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Supplies Needed:

• ​2-4 pillows to support mother's head and back

• 1 blanket or rolled towel to support infants back (rolled up like a log)