The length of feeding time will vary. Regardless of the duration of feeding time, it's important for mothers to be comfortable. The following are positions you can use:
- Upright - The sitting position where the back is straight.
- Mobile - Mobile is where the mother carries her baby in a sling or carrier while breast feeding. Doing this allows the mother to breast feed in the work of everyday life.
- Lying down - This is good for night feeds or for those who have had a caesarean section.
- On her back - The mother is sitting slightly upright, also a useful position for tandem breast feeding.
- On her side - The mother and baby both lie on their sides.
- Hands and knees - In this feeding position the mother is on all fours with the baby underneath her. Keep in mind, this position isn't normally recommended.
Anytime you don't feel comfortable with a feeding position, always stop and switch to a different position. Each position is different, while some mothers prefer one position, other's may like a totally different position. All you need to do is experiment and see which position is best for you.