1. Breastfeeding Positions

2. Latch On
the baby's nose.Tickle the baby's lips with the nipple and pull back slightly until the baby has a wide open mouth. (Do not allow the baby to glide onto the nipple. This will cause sore, painful nipples and at the same time, the baby will not be able to remove an adequate amount of milk from the breast.)When the baby opens wide, quickly push his whole body in toward you and make sure that the latch feels comfortable. The baby's upper lip may just hit above the top of the nipple. Most often, mothers will see more of the areola above the upper lip than below it. If there is a pinching feeling, the mother can pull down on the baby's chin, while still latched on, and attempt to "flip" the baby's bottom lip out. If not, she needs to take the baby off the breast and relatch. Remember that babies do not nipple feed, they breastfeed, and they really need to latch on to the underside of the breast.The baby's nose to chin should be touching the breast. Try not to press the thumb into the breast to make an "airway" for the baby. This can force the nipple upward and rub against the roof of the baby's mouth, causing nipple abrasion. Babies can breathe absolutely fine while nursing and if they are stuffy, mucousy, or otherwise having breathing trouble, they will pull off the breast themselves. If the latch was perfect, the nipple will come out round and the mother will be comfortable. If the nipple comes out angular or looking like the tip of a new tube of lipstick, and the mother has pain, the latch was incorrect. If she doesn't know what she's doing wrong, a lactation consultant can help to fix the problem.

3.    Cradle Position
new mothers, in the processes of learning to feed their babies.
Sit in an erect position with good support and cradle the baby in the crook of the arm and close to the breast you prefer to feed on.
Can also use pillows to support the weight of the baby and it will also help to get the baby close to the breast.
Baby will be oriented in a tummy to tummy position.
Get the baby close to the breast and never take your breast to the baby.
Hold the breast with the other hand and this will help the baby to get a good latch. Make sure that the breast is not covering the baby’s nose.

5. Cross Cradle Position
Mother sits in an erect position and holds the baby with the hand opposite to the breast you are going to feed.
Hold the breast with the hand on the same side of the breast.
While holding the baby makes sure that the baby’s head and neck are supported effectively.
A pillow will help you to hold the weight of the baby and to hold him close to the breast level.
The side of the baby’s tummy will face your tummy. You can also use pillows to support your back.

6. if you are learning to breastfeed
if you have a small baby

7. Football Hold Position
Good position for mothers having more than one baby and have to feed both at the same time.
Sit straight in a chair and hold the baby with its feet extends across your body just like a baby tucked under your arms.
Use hand to support the neck and shoulder of the baby.

8. if you are learning to breastfeed
if you have a small baby
if you have large breasts
if you have flat
or sore nipples

9. Side Lying Position
Mothers having cesarean birth or having small baby can use this position.
You can lie on side and have your baby close to you in a face to face position so that the baby will be in line with your nipple.
Support your self with the elbow and position your breast with the other hand so that the baby can seize on.

10. if you find it too painful to sit
if you want to rest when you breastfeed
if you have large breasts