In fact, each baby and each woman discovers her own breastfeeding style. However, knowing how to make the correct grip it is fundamental.
If you want to know how to make the correct grip, Continue reading this article we prepared for you!
Step by step on how to make the correct grip
Choosing the right time (signs of hunger)
It is difficult to put a baby to the breast when he is angry and crying. Take advantage of your baby's first signs of hunger to offer the breast. This will make you more patient and more collaborative.
Get into a comfortable position
The first few times you will spend a lot of time breastfeeding. So take the time to get comfortable. Choose the position that works best for you.
Whichever position you choose, your baby's entire body will be facing your chest. Your ear, shoulder and hip form a straight line.
Also, whatever position you choose, sitting or lying down, make sure the baby is taking a large part of the areola in his mouth, not just the nipple.
When your baby tries to find the breast with his hands, they often end up in his mouth. If his hands are getting in the way of latching on to your nipple, ask your husband or someone you trust to help you gently hold them. As soon as your baby stands up and starts sucking, you will see his hands relax.
In the first few weeks, it is the sensation of the breast close to the mouth that stimulates the baby's sucking reflex. If your baby sees your breast but doesn't touch it with his face, he's likely to open his mouth too little.
Bring him close enough to touch his chin to the skin of your breast, then he'll probably open his mouth more easily.
Latching the breast
Once settled, you and your baby are ready to pick up:
- When her chin touches your breast, gently run your nipple over her upper lip.
- Wait until he opens his mouth wide as if he's about to yawn or as if he's getting ready to bite into a big apple.
- When your mouth is open, quickly bring it closer to your breast, pushing your shoulder blades with the palm of your hand.
In the first few days, you may need to start over a few times for your baby to latch on properly. Sometimes he closes his mouth a little or completely before reaching the breast.
It may be painful for you. At first, it may take a while to get going. But with practice, your baby will learn and everything will become easier.
Find out if the grip is good
When your baby latches on well, and not just the nipple, he has a large part of the areola in his mouth. This makes it easier for him to get milk.
If your baby feeds mainly from the nipple, this can create painful cracks and give you less milk. Some babies ask to drink too often, which irritates the nipples even more. Other babies become tired and fall asleep without drinking enough.
You will know your baby is latching well when:
- Your mouth is open.
- It doesn't just catch the nipple, but a large part of the areola.
- His lips are turned outwards.
- Your lower lip covers more of the areola than your upper lip. If necessary, gently squeeze your breast to see your labia.
- Your chin touches your breast and your nose is clean.
- You may hear or see swallowing.
If your nipples become sore, improve your latch. Breastfeeding doesn't hurt. A good latch is the key to pain-free breastfeeding!
