Here s how to nurse your baby. First, wash your hands. Then to help your milk flow, gently massage your breast with your fingertips. Do not touch your areola, which is the dark area surrounding your nipple. Make yourself comfortable, and relax.
Many mothers find that a rocking chair is most convenient and comfortable.
If you re sitting up, put a pillow on your lap to raise the baby. Also, using a pillow protects the sore tummy of mothers who delivered by cesarean section. These are normal signs of the letdown reflex as the milk begins to flow. The following steps will help make breastfeeding successful and enjoyable. Position your infant so your baby s tummy and your tummy touch, with the baby lying on his or her side.