My Fave Breastfeeding Hack During Postpartum - The Lolo Baby
Hello friends,
As a postpartum doula, I support mommas every single day on their journey to feed their babies. I really love showing some simple position modifications that are tailored to their specific needs.
These are a few of my favorite positions and tips ⬇️
🤱🏼Cross-Cradle and Traditional Hold - these positions can feel the most cozy in those first days post birth when baby’s mouth is tiny and everything can feel overwhelming. Most lactation consultants will help you with these simple positions. I love modifying these two holds to protect momma’s wrist.
💗A simple modification: use pillows instead of a breastfeeding pillow to create the height you need to feed your baby. Add pillows behind your knees and lower back to offer more support. Rolling a simple burp cloth behind baby’s head can relief your wrist from applying too much pressure to keep baby latched. These gentle modifications can support your overall fatigue and health.
🤱🏽Koala Position - while in this position you can relief back tension and support baby with a deeper latch. This position can be a great one to keep in rotation as your body heals - it especially takes tension off your lower back.
💗A simple modification: use pillows to support your lower back. This position can support baby’s that have trouble with side preference and/or a deep latch. I love showing mommas how to hold baby’s head with their elbow verses their hand once they have leaned back.
🤱🏽Side Lying Position - aka my favorite position ever for postpartum mommas. This position can support your healing as you take pressure off your lower body including incisions, stitches and tailbone. Laying down allows the body to rest and most often baby too.
💗A simple modification: get yourself in position first meaning get cozy first before you feed. Then roll baby from back to their side. Make sure you are belly to belly with baby and use your arm that is farthest from the mattress to pull your baby in close. Support their neck and lower back with a rolled up burp cloth or your partner’s hand. Lower the hand holding your own head and put behind a pillow to rest as you feed your baby.
While I do love showing my momma client’s many positions, I’m loving The Lolo Baby for the most cozy and easiest way to feed! This is the first and best breastfeeding sling is made to support your nursing journey. I found this gorgeous sling about 13 years late but that doesn’t mean i WON’T STOP TALKING ABOUT IT NOW. i HAVE WORKED WITH MOMMAS FOR SO MANY YEARS THAT HAVE DEALT WITH NOT BEING COMFY WHILE FEEDING THEIR BABIES. If you are looking for a cozy space to feed your baby especially during those first newborn months, this sling is for you.
Here’s some of my fave details ⬇️
💗Firm platform that keeps baby in a proper feeding position
💗Folds to fit in your diaper bag
💗Strong and secure velcro waist straps
💗Stylish, soft, and breathable bamboo straps, which can be fully covering baby or used with one pulled to the side
💗Waterproof and washable platform cover
💗Portion of all purchases donated to women's charities
Use my coupon code MLIMON for 10% off your purchase of The Lolo Baby breastfeeding sling!
Happy hEALING!
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