Chapter 15

Getting Breastfeeding
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Figure 15.F01: Significant infant reflexes in the immediate postpartum period.
Figure 15.F02: Baby opening mouth wide to latch.
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Figure 15.F03: A mother using pillows to help with positioning and comfort.
Figure 15.F04: The surprise of a baby’s first latch.
Printed with permission of Sarah Coulter Danner.
Figure 15.F05: Using the C-hold to support the breast during a feeding.
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Figure 15.F06_1: Dancer hand position supports the baby’s mouth and gently compresses his cheeks.
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Figure 15.F06_2: Dancer hand position supports the baby’s mouth and gently compresses his cheeks.
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Figure 15.F07: Prone (laid-back or posture) position.
Figure 15.F08: Cradle hold nursing position.
Figure 15.F09: Side-sitting (football or clutch) nursing hold.
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Figure 15.F10: Modified side-sitting hold.
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Figure 15.F11: Cross-cradle (dominant hand) nursing hold.
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Figure 15.F12: Lying down nursing position.
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Figure 15.F13: Leaning over the baby to nurse.
Figure 15.F14: Baby lying over the mother’s shoulder.
Figure 15.F15: Infant rousing techniques.
Figure 15.F16: Possible causes of infant sleepiness.
Figure 15.F17: Possible causes of infant fussiness.
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Figure 15.F18: Infant calming techniques.
Figure 15.F19: A finger placed in the corner of the baby’s mouth helps break suction so the breast can be
removed gently.
Figure 15.F20a: Positions for nursing multiples.
Figure 15.F20b: Positions for nursing multiples.
Courtesy of Mandi Chase Wolfe.
Figure 15.F20c: Positions for nursing multiples.
Figure 15.F21: Mother tandem nursing.