Learning to position baby at the breast can be challenging for a new mother.  Dads may feel inadequate to assist a new mom to move from awkward to smooth.  These basic positions will be your playbook to make suggestions so that mom executes bringing baby confidently to the breast for latch-on.

Breastfeeding is a learned skill. Some moms seem to figure things out without missing a beat.  Others struggle and can’t understand why.  As with most skills practice is essential to learning.  Learn how practice and time helps the new baby and new mother to succeed at breastfeeding.