Questions and Answers

There are some common questions that have been answered.

Q) How do I hold the baby right?

A) Always sit in a comfortable position for baby and of course yourself. If not, your baby might not be able to swallow comfortably. Please see our specific section on breast feeding positions

Q) Are you hold your baby tightly?

A) Never hold the baby tightly as you may cause suffocation. Try to support the baby's back, shoulders and neck. The baby should be able to tilt his head back easily and shouldn't have to stretch out to feed.

Q) Is your baby's nose opposite your nipple?

A) Your baby must get a big mouthful of breast from underneath the nipple. Placing your baby with his nose level with your nipple will allow him to reach up and attach to the breast well.

Q) Are you relaxed?

It's completely fine to adjust your position slightly once your baby is attached to your breasts. Be comfortable and relish the time you and the baby have together.

There is some misleading myths about pain being an evitable part of breastfeeding. The truth is that you shouldn't encounter any pain during breastfeeding. Your body is designed particularly to feed your baby with your breasts. You baby was premeditated to be able to access your milk with his mouth.