Friday, September 23, 2011
Tips for Breastfeeding Mothers
One: Have the right Chair
Arm rests on both sides
Straight backed chair
Not too deep
The right height so that the feet can be flat on the ground
Lift the feet on a rest so that the knees are parallel to the
the hips or slightly above
Two: Cushion for Mum and a Cushion for Bub
Place a cushions at the small of your back
And place the feeding friend under bub
Make sure your feeding friend is snuggled close to you
Three: Take note of the shoulders
Check that you aren’t slumping
Drop the shoulders and square them to the front
Four: Remain mindful of the neck
Swap sides and avoid over stretching the sides of the neck
Take time to look up to the ceiling to counter-stretch the back of the neck
Five: Routines for Comfort
Make a habit of having some water nearby and stretching the body after feeding.