The relationship between your baby's mouth and your breast (latching on) is what really matters. Here are some ideas to help you latch your baby to have a successful breastfeeding.
In order to feed well, your baby needs to use his tongue to scoop in a big mouthful of breast. Your baby's bottom lip and tongue need to get to your breast first, and make contact with your breast as far from the base of the nipple as possible.
Scooping in a big mouthful of breast allows your baby to draw your breast deeply into his mouth, creating a teat from which to feed.
Tips to help you:
1. You can support your baby by putting your palm behind your baby's shoulders and your index finger and thumb behind his ears; or cradle your baby's head in your whole hand and push with the heel of your hand; or use your forearm to support your baby's shoulders.
2. Let your baby's mouth brush your nipple, to trigger the reflex response you need.
3. As you move your baby, watch his lower lip, not his top one.
4. If you are supporting your breast with your hand (and most mums do), keep your hand as far away from your nipple as you can, preferably back on your ribcage. Once your breast is supported, keep it still, and only move your baby.
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