 Perhaps the most frequently used breastfeeding position is the cradle, or cuddle, hold. Whether you use a chair or are sitting in bed, make sure your arm is well supported so it doesn't become tired before your baby is finished nursing.
- Place your baby across your stomach, tummy to tummy. Her face and knees should be close into, and facing, your body.
- Her head should be in the bend of your elbow, with her mouth directly in front of your nipple.
- Her body should be in a straight line from her ear to her shoulder and to her hip. You can tuck her lower arm around your waist, so it is out of the way.
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