Learning to nurse your baby lying down is invaluable. The side-lying position is relaxing and gets you more much-needed sleep. You can use it to nurse your baby at night or to nap-nurse during the day. This position is also beneficial for the mom who had a cesarean birth.
Step 1: Get mom comfortable
Step 2: Position baby eye-level to nipple
Step 3: Baby's arms should hug the breast
Step 4: Roll baby toward mom
Step 5: Assist latch by pulling away and pushing in
Step 6: Tuck a rolled up blanket behind baby's back
Step 7: Get some rest!
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