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Front hold or Cradle Position

• Use pillow to support your back
• Pillow over the crossed legs to support baby’s head and neck
• Have baby facing mother and stay close
• use a stool to support your legs and knees

Underarm Position

• use pillow to support your back and elbow area
• put baby under your armpit, use one of your arms to support baby’s body and head
• have baby facing mother and keep baby close to you horizontally

Lying Down Position

• mother lies sideway with pillow support

Breast feeding Method

• Place your thumb on the top with the rest of 4 fingers below the breast to form a supporting arch.
• Place your thumb and index finger on the nipple with the rest of the fingers supporting the breast below the nipple.