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4 Unusual Breastfeeding Positions to Try When Struggling During Feedings

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We stumbled into this flickr pool of unusual and lovely breastfeeding photos from Mothering Touch Centre and wanted to share them. After we finished tittering about the silly, staged style of photography. I also wanted to provide you a public service and let you know when and why you might want (or need!) to use these unusual breastfeeding positions. The following information is based on what I’ve learned from my 34+ months of breastfeeding (and zero medical training).

4 Unusual Breastfeeding Positions to Try Out!

Downward nursing

Upside down and backward

Builds ab muscles for mama and can help drain breasts more thoroughly in the case of plugged ducts.


Crazy nursing positions: newborn-flopover

The newborn flopover

Requires a comfortable reclined chair or couch; useful when a tiny baby needs a really full feeding. Recommended to me by a lactation consultant in lieu of the upside-down and backward (above); not at all discreet when your in-laws are visiting.


Crazy nursing positions: side-lying

Side-lying

A terrific position for tired mamas and/or co-sleepers. Not so strange, but I never mastered this one so, to me, it will always be mysterious.


Crazy nursing positions: in-carrier

In the baby carrier

Bravo to all mothers who learn how to breastfeed while wearing a baby carrier. Odds are that we’ve seen you among us and had no clue what you were up to. I’ve used the pictured technique through airports and grocery stores without incident.


I’d love to hear about any unusual nursing positions you’ve attempted in the comments below!

[All photos c/o Mothering Touch via flickr]

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RookieMoms co-founder & mom to 3 boys in Berkeley, CA. Bossy big sister and project manager turned blogger. Find me on my other site on 510families.com or hiding in my minivan eating dark chocolate.
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July 25, 2021 2:57 pm RookieMom Heather Filed Under: Breastfeeding, Link love

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