Saturday, November 17, 2012

BREAST SUPPORT TECHNIQUES FOR OPTIMAL BREASTFEEDING| NUTALK

As you hold your baby in any of the positions, you may need to support your breast with your free hand. This removes the weight of the breast from the baby's chin, allowing him to breastfeed more effectively.


"C" HOLD
»Support your breast with your thumb on top, well back from your areola (the darker skin surrounding the nipple) and the fingers underneath. »Your fingers should also be well back from your baby's mouth.
This hold is helpful when breastfeeding in the clutch or football position as well as the cradle position.

"U" HOLD
»Place your fingers flat on your ribcage under your breast with your index finger in the crease under your breast. »Drop your elbow so that your breast is supported between your thumb and index finger. »Your thumb will be on the outer area of your breast and your fingers will be on the inner are area (depending on the breast been held).
This hold is helpful when breastfeeding in the cradle and cross-cradle positions.

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This article was reviewed on Monday, 15th June, 2013 By Nu. Sallah Stanley Kwesi (Nutritionist at Nutritional Talk