WATCH: A midwife shows the correct position to breastfeed your newborn baby

position to breastfeed

by Stephanie Spencer |
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From sore nipples to baby's arms getting in the way - breastfeeding can be difficult for mums.

However, a lot of nursing nightmares can be simply down as not using the optimum nursing position for babies. Parenting expert Rachel Fitz Desorgher explains common mistakes new mums make when breastfeeding and shows the position that works well for both baby and mum. Meaning, you can even read a book whilst breastfeeding. Yes, really!

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