Common Nursing Holds

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Across
  1. 3. Particularly useful for mothers recovering from a cesarean section.
  2. 5. Mother reclines comfortably, and the baby is placed on top of her for breastfeeding.
  3. 6. A position where both the mother and baby lie on their sides facing each other.
  4. 9. A variation of the cradle hold where the baby's legs are tucked under the mother's arm.
  5. 10. Holding the baby from above for feeding, often helpful for babies with latch issues.
Down
  1. 1. Baby is held in a more upright position, straddling the mother's thigh.
  2. 2. Similar to the cradle hold but with the opposite arm supporting the baby's head.
  3. 4. The baby is held across the body, making it easier for the mother to control the latch.
  4. 7. Classic position with the baby's head resting in the crook of the arm.
  5. 8. Baby is placed across the mother's lap for feeding.