Make sure you’re comfortable and well supported with pillows. Lean back rather than sit upright.
Place your baby on your bare chest between your breasts, facing you. Gravity will help keep her in position. It’s best if your baby is awake but not crying. If she’s crying, calm her first, perhaps by letting her suck your finger.
When calm, your baby will begin to follow his instincts. He’ll start to move towards one breast. Support your baby behind his shoulders and under his bottom (hold his head only if he needs it). Let him move to where he’s trying to go – towards your nipple. Your baby knows where to go. Your job is to keep him calm. You can help him by moving his whole body a little if necessary.
Your baby will most likely position herself on an angle, with her mouth near your nipple and her feet supported by your thigh or lap.
When your baby is just below your nipple, he’ll dig his chin into your breast, reach up with an open mouth, attach to the breast and start sucking.
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