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In helping the baby in getting milk more easily, the mother can keep the baby's hips flexed and his ear, shoulder and hip in one line. During the positioning, the mother can use her hand to keep the baby's back in position.To help her getting comfortable, she can use pillows behind her back and bottom or between her knees. When using this method, both the mother and baby are to lie on their sides facing each other.Lying down is a comfortable position for many nursing mothers, especially at night.As a newborn, the baby's head and bottom should be at the same level. Be sure that the baby's ear, shoulder and hips should be in a straight line.More areola will be seen above the top lip than the bottom lip if the areola is seen. In good attachment, the baby’s lower lip should turn outward and cover the areola below. She can put the baby's head on the breast when he / she widely opens the mouth instead of placing the nipple into it.

When the mother looks down, she should see her baby's side.The baby's head will be on the mother’s opposite forearm and his / her back will be along mother’s inner arm and palm.The mother can support her breast using either a "U" or "C" hold, using the hand on the same side of her breast.Pillows / cushions are to be used to lift the baby and support the mother’s elbows to bring the baby up to the nipple height especially during the first few weeks.He / she should be resting on his / her shoulder and hip, with the mouth levels with the nipple of the mother. The mother is to cradle or hold the baby across her lap, with the baby lying on his / her side.A foot pedal or beveled stool can be placed under her feet for support. Her body should slightly lean forward without bending too much of the back and neck. The mother should sit straight, with her back resting on a chair.

If the flow of the mother’s milk is too fast, this method can also slow down the rate through gravity.

But if the mother is exhausted or under the influence of medication after childbirth, taking into account the safety of the baby in case if the mother falls asleep, it is preferable to have a family member to stay at the bedside to take care of and observe her.

This method is particularly suitable when the mother is a bit tired.

The advantages of this method are that the baby can instinctively take the initiative to find the breast and suckle, while the mother can assist and encourage the baby in a relaxed manner.

The baby can rest in a position that the mother likes, just making sure that his / her whole front is against the mother's.

The whole front of the baby’s body should touch the mother's whole front. Let the baby’s cheek rest somewhere near the mother's bare breast.

Have the mother’s head, back and elbows well supported with cushions / pillows.

When putting the baby on the mother's chest, gravity will keep him / her in position and the body molded to the mother's.

The mother is to lean back and be well supported on a bed or couch.