Side-lying position

A side-lying position might be a good choice when you're resting, although it's important to return the baby to the baby's own bed to sleep.

In this position, it can be hard to see how well your baby is latched. So this position may be best once both you and your baby are used to breastfeeding.

• Lie on your side with pillows to support your back and head.
• Face your baby toward your breast, supporting the baby with one hand.
• With the other hand, grasp your breast and touch your nipple to your baby's lips.
• Once your baby latches on, use one arm to support your own head and the other to help support the baby and bring the baby close.

To breastfeed using the other breast, you can lift your baby up using a pillow. Or you can turn on your other side and position the baby on this side as you did for the first breast.