How to Breastfeed Easily and Comfortably - Effective Breastfeeding Positions

Breastfeeding can come with more than one kind of discomfort - from tender nipples, to heaviness in the breasts, to the uterine contractions that happen during a feed, right through to the sharp back and lower back pain that can go along with it all.

Here's what helped me get through breastfeeding pain-free:

• Choose a comfortable position: try different ways of holding your baby for feeding until you find one that doesn't leave your back and lower back aching. This lets your body relax and stay comfortable throughout the feed, with no cramping or that heavy, strained feeling. Whatever position you choose, it should let your baby settle calmly and latch on without being pressed too tightly against you.

• Use a nipple cream - one that nourishes the nipples, made with natural ingredients and safe to use without needing to wash it off.

• Starting the feed a little early also helps with positioning - begin slightly before your baby's usual feeding time (if you're feeding on a schedule rather than on demand). This makes things easier, because a very hungry baby gets impatient and fussy, resists being settled quickly, and that only slows the feed down further. It's much better to get ahead of the moment and start feeding before your baby becomes overtired and irritated. That way they stay more patient, and it's easier for you to settle in and position them calmly.

The most common cause of severe pain during breastfeeding is poor positioning, or the way your baby latches (or tries to latch). Make sure your baby is latching onto the nipple correctly: not just the tip, but part of the areola too. This makes it easier for your baby to nurse and keeps discomfort to a minimum. It also helps to check that your baby's chin is touching your breast. Just as important, keep an eye on your baby's nose to make sure it stays clear rather than pressed flat against your breast. Otherwise breathing can become difficult, which can disrupt feeding, causing repeated pauses, refusal to nurse, or a fussy baby.

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