Confident breastfeeding: Posture matters

Posture matters: comfortable breastfeeding positions for mother and baby

Comfort is essential for successful breastfeeding, especially in the first days. In this short video, Vicki Blackman, Registered Midwife and Breastfeeding Educator, explains why maternal posture matters and walks healthcare professionals through the key breastfeeding positions that support a good latch and effective milk transfer.

What you will learn

This resource helps you guide mothers on:

• How a relaxed posture and supportive pillows help prevent discomfort
• Why the baby should come to the breast, not the other way around
• The cradle hold and keeping ear, shoulder and hip aligned
• The cross-cradle hold for a deeper latch
• The rugby or football hold after a caesarean section, for premature babies or twins
• The side-lying position for easier night-time feeds
• Practical comfort tips, like tummy-to-tummy positioning

Watch and support mothers with confidence

Watch the full video to strengthen your breastfeeding guidance and help mothers find comfortable, effective positions from the very first feeds. It is part of the Confident breastfeeding series on Danone Nutricia Campus. Explore the full resource for more practical insights, and discover further courses on early life nutrition.