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Losing the Baby Weight: Simple Ideas to Help You Reach Your Goal
August 10, 2022Women

Losing the Baby Weight: Simple Ideas to Help You Reach Your Goal

Juggling a busy life with a newborn while trying to lose weight can be tough. Trying to find time to plan meals, grocery shop and cook can be difficult. You…

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Talking With Tots About Food and Nutrition
August 3, 2022Children

Talking With Tots About Food and Nutrition

Many parents want to raise children who choose and eat healthy foods. They also want their kids to grow up with a healthy self-esteem. To help steer kids in these…

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Back to Work: True Stories & Helpful Tips
July 27, 2022Women

Back to Work: True Stories & Helpful Tips

“I knew it would be hard to leave Nicole, but feeling guilty about going back to work made my decision to continue breastfeeding easier. Learning how to pump and how…

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Diapering: What’s All the Stink About?
July 20, 2022Infant

Diapering: What’s All the Stink About?

How can such a beautiful bundle of joy produce such stinky, leaky and explosive diapers?! Changing diapers is a big part of taking care of your baby and although it’s…

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Vaccinations A Shot for a Healthy Future
July 13, 2022General /Family

Vaccinations A Shot for a Healthy Future

Vaccines save lives. As a parent, getting your child vaccinated is one of the best steps you can take to help protect their future. Vaccination Questions & Answers Are vaccines…

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Baby on the Move: Safety Matters
July 6, 2022Infant

Baby on the Move: Safety Matters

As your baby nears their six-month “birthday”, they will begin crawling, playing with toys, and eating solid foods. Reaching new milestones can be fun for both of you, but can…

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Energy Boosters for New Moms
June 29, 2022Women

Energy Boosters for New Moms

You may have heard the first 12 weeks after birth referred to as the fourth trimester. During this period your newborn baby learns to adjust to the world outside of…

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Eat The Rainbow: Blueberry Banana S’mores
June 22, 2022General /FamilyRecipes

Eat The Rainbow: Blueberry Banana S’mores

If you’re looking for new ways to add more fruits and vegetables to your family’s diet, look no further than your neighborhood Farmers’ Market, your own backyard, or a community…

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Eat The Rainbow: Rainbow Vegetable Dip
June 22, 2022General /FamilyRecipes

Eat The Rainbow: Rainbow Vegetable Dip

If you’re looking for new ways to add more fruits and vegetables to your family’s diet, look no further than your neighborhood Farmers’ Market, your own backyard, or a community…

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5 Tips for Staying Hydrated When the Heat is On
June 15, 2022Children

5 Tips for Staying Hydrated When the Heat is On

It’s important to stay hydrated during outdoor fun and on hot, steamy days. So, with all the beverage choices at the grocery store, how do you choose?Do children need sports…

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Hey Baby, We Need to Talk
June 8, 2022Infant

Hey Baby, We Need to Talk

Even if they haven’t said them out loud yet, your baby has already learned new words. Whenever you talk to your baby, you’re helping them understand what different words mean…

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Summer Fun Made Easy
June 1, 2022Children

Summer Fun Made Easy

Longer, warmer days mean it’s time to get outside and play! Playing helps children burn off extra energy, grow confident in their bodies and stay healthy. It also helps children…

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Side-Lying

Side-Lying Hold

  1. For the right breast, lie on your right side with your baby facing you.
  2. Pull your baby close. Your baby’s mouth should be level with your nipple.
  3. In this position, you can cradle your baby’s back with your left arm and support yourself with your right arm and/or pillows.
  4. Keep loose clothing and bedding away from your baby.
  5. Reverse for the left breast.

This hold is useful when:

  • You had a C-section
  • You want to rest while baby feeds
  • You are breastfeeding in the middle of the night
  • You and your baby are comfortable in this position
cross-cradle

Cross-Cradle Hold

  1. For the right breast, use your left arm to hold your baby’s head at your right breast and baby’s body toward your left side. A pillow across your lap can help support your left arm.
  2. Gently place your left hand behind your baby’s ears and neck, with your thumb and index finger behind each ear and your palm between baby’s shoulder blades. Turn your baby’s body toward yours so your tummies are touching.
  3. Hold your breast as if you are squeezing a sandwich. To protect your back, avoid leaning down to your baby. Instead, bring your baby to you.
  4. As your baby’s mouth opens, push gently with your left palm on baby’s head to help them latch on. Make sure you keep your fingers out of the way.
  5. Reverse for the left breast.

This hold is useful when:

  • Your baby is premature
  • Your baby has a weak suck
  • Your baby needs help to stay latched
  • Your baby needs extra head support
  • You and your baby are comfortable in this position
Football

Clutch or “Football” Hold

  1. For the right breast, hold your baby level, facing up, at your right side.
  2. Put your baby’s head near your right nipple and support their back and legs under your right arm.
  3. Hold the base of your baby’s head with your right palm. A pillow underneath your right arm can help support your baby’s weight.
  4. To protect your back, avoid leaning down to your baby. Bring baby to you instead.
  5. Reverse for the left breast.

This hold is useful when:

  • You had a C-section
  • You have large breasts
  • You have flat or inverted nipples
  • You have a strong milk let-down
  • You are breastfeeding twins
  • Your baby likes to feed in an upright position
  • Your baby has reflux
  • You and your baby are comfortable in this position
CRADLE hold

Cradle Hold

  1. For the right breast, cradle your baby with your right arm. Your baby will be on their left side across your lap, facing you at nipple level.
  2. Your baby’s head will rest on your right forearm with your baby’s back along your inner arm and palm.
  3. Turn your baby’s tummy toward your tummy. Your left hand is free to support your breast, if needed. Pillows can help support your arm and elbow.
  4. To protect your back, avoid leaning down to your baby. Instead, bring your baby to you.
  5. Reverse for the left breast.

This hold is useful when:

  • Your baby needs help latching on
  • You and your baby are comfortable in this position
laid-back

Laid-Back Hold

  1. Lean back on a pillow with your baby’s tummy touching yours and their head at breast level. Some moms find that sitting up nearly straight works well. Others prefer to lean back and lie almost flat.
  2. You can place your baby’s cheek near your breast, or you may want to use one hand to hold your breast near your baby. It’s up to you and what you think feels best.
  3. Your baby will naturally find your nipple, latch, and begin to suckle.

This hold is useful when:

  • Your baby is placed on your chest right after birth
  • You have a strong milk let-down
  • You have large breasts
  • You and your baby are comfortable in this position