Wrong breastfeeding positions for a newborn?!

Written By Stacey Stewart, C.L.E

Alright, let's talk breastfeeding positions for newborns. You've probably heard about a dozen different ways to do it, but is there really a 'wrong' position? Let’s find out…

 
 

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Is there actually WRONG breastfeeding positions for a newborn?

No! There is no wrong breastfeeding positions for newborns.  

You can hold your baby any which way and as long as they’re comfortable and transferring milk well.

However, there are 2 things to keep in mind when positioning yourself with a newborn:

  • Make sure their belly is facing you.

  • Never hunch over them.  Don’t bring your nipple to baby. Bring baby to your nipple. 

The easiest and most comfy position for breastfeeding a newborn?

Laid back breastfeeding.

 
 

In fact, the laid back breastfeeding position is not just for newborns… it’s a great position for any age!

Here’s a video on how to do it…

 
 
Stacey Stewart, C.L.E

Meet Stacey, the brains (and heart) behind Milkology®.

As a mom of three, she's lived it. The 2 AM googling. The advice overload. The "why didn't ANYONE tell me this?" moments.

That's why she created Milkology… to give you the clear, modern lactation education you actually deserve. No more confusion. No more overwhelm. Just the confidence to trust yourself.

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