Breastfeeding While Lying Down

Alot of mothers like to breastfeed their babies while they lie down, most preferably at night when they are weak and need rest and that's okay, but then, it must be done safely.source

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Benefits of It

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• It is more comfortable after a Caesearan section or when you feel weak or tired.
• This allows the mother to take rest while feeding, most especially after delivery or during the night hours.
• It creates more bonding between mother and baby. That is when the oxytocin hormone is well activated.

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Rist To Avoid

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• Ensure that your baby's nose is not blocked or obstructed by your breast or bedsheet, so as the baby can breathe well while feeding.
• Always attend to your baby while breastfeeding lying down, otherwise the baby might roll and choke.
• Take away soft pillows or thick blankets around the baby, in this case, you prevent suffocation.
• If you do fall asleep easily, it is more safer to put the baby back in their own cot after feeding.
Nurse favour

If you prefer lying down to feed your baby, adapt tge use of side-lying position, which is lying on your side and facing your baby, keep the baby's tummy facing yours, and then support your breast with your hand.

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In Summary:

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Lying down to breastfeed is cool, okay and relaxing, but you must ensure safety first. keep your baby's airway clear, stay at alert, and avoid or take away anything that could cover your baby's face.
N|B Too much of lying down breastfeeding can also cause ear infection, so don’t do this often