Breastfeeding Position
Latch
Tips
100

This is a good position for women with large breast or c-section mothers

What is football hold
100
Nipples become blistered, painful or bleed.
What is signs of an improper latch.
100
Tickle baby's feet or underarm
What is keeping baby stimulated.
200
This is the most common holding position
What is the cradle hold
200
Hearing clicking noise
What is a "swallow".
200
Use this cream if nipples become blistered, cracked, or bleeding
What is lanolin cream
300

Hold your baby along the opposite arm from the breast your are nursing from.  Rotate his/her body so  baby’s chest and tummy are directly facing you.

Support baby’s head with the palm of your hand at the base of his/her head.  Do not touch the back of baby’s head.


What is cross-cradle hold.
300

Baby is has a mouthful of breast, especially the areola (the underneath part of the darker skin around the nipple).


What is deep latch.
300

As you breastfeed, support your breast by using your free hand to support your breast with a ___ hold or ___V-hold


What is C-hold or a V-hold
400

Hold your baby along the opposite arm from the breast your are nursing from.  Rotate his/her body so  baby’s chest and tummy are directly facing you.

Support baby’s head with the palm of your hand at the base of his/her head.  Do not touch the back of baby’s head.


What is cradle hold.
400
Rhythmic sucking, long pulls on nipple, keeps nipple in mouth even when taking short rest
What is proper latch.
400
This helps to keep a good milk supply
What is Staying hydrated
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