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Breastfeeding Positions

There is no single breastfeeding position that works for every parent and baby. You may find different positions useful at different times, depending on where you are feeding, how your body feels and what helps your baby attach comfortably.

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  1. Rugby Hold

    Your baby is tucked beside you and under your arm rather than lying across your front. This position can keep their weight away from your tummy and offers a different angle for bringing them to the breast.

    Read the Rugby Hold breastfeeding guideWatch the Rugby Hold demonstration

  2. Cradle Hold

    Your baby lies across your front, supported by the arm on the same side as the breast you are feeding from. It is a familiar position, although getting comfortable and supporting your baby’s alignment can take practice.

    Read the Cradle Hold breastfeeding guideWatch: Cradle Hold

  3. Cross-Cradle Hold

    Your baby lies across your body while the opposite arm supports their neck and shoulders. This can give you a different way to guide your baby towards the breast while they attach.

    Read the Cross-Cradle Hold breastfeeding guideWatch: Cross-Cradle Hold

  4. Laid-Back Breastfeeding

    You feed in a supported, reclined position with your baby resting against your body. Some parents find this a more relaxed way to feed and let their baby stay close.

    Read the Laid-Back breastfeeding guideWatch: Laid-Back Breastfeeding

  5. Side-Lying Breastfeeding

    You and your baby lie facing each other while feeding. It may be useful when you want to rest, but both positioning and the surrounding sleep space need careful attention.

    Read the Side-Lying breastfeeding guideWatch: Side-Lying Breastfeeding

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Published by Floreo Baby Hub. Source checks recorded: 2026-08-29. Editorial source-checking, not clinical review.