Breastfeeding positions: which are best for you?

Here we provide tips on breastfeeding positions, including laid-back, lying down, sitting upright and underarm positions.

The way you hold your baby or position them will affect how easy it is for them to breastfeed effectively. You can breastfeed your baby in many different positions, so it’s good to try different ones. This helps you find what’s most comfortable for you and allows your baby to get just the right mouthful of breast to feed effectively and easily.