Attachment Parenting :: Articles :: Latch and Positioning While Nursing / Breastfeeding

Some of the most frustrating times during the first several weeks of breastfeeding can be when baby doesn't latch on well (such as when baby doesn't open their mouth wide enough, so ends up causing pain to Mom), and when certain positions don't seem to work for breastfeeding (common problems seem to be an inability to nurse while laying down, and baby suddenly refusing to nurse on one side).

Below are links to articles and resources which can help you to get your baby latched on, and to determine whether your baby is latching on properly, and if not, how to correct it, and help you to overcome problems with positioning during breastfeeding. In addition, you can search for information on latching on during breastfeeding at Google, MSN, or any of the other popular search engines online.

• For infants who can't or won't latch on and nurse: the "rebirthing" technique of stimulating an infants's natural latch and sucking reflex!
• "My baby will only breastfeed from my left breast, and refuses to nurse on the right - what should I do?"
• Breastfeeding.Com's Pictorial Tutorial on Proper Latch Position and Latching Techniques!
• Breastfeeding.Com's Pictorial Tutorial on Positioning and Nursing Holds!