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Pictures and videos


The following websites provide pictures and/or videos of the steps to good positioning and attachment:

  • Rebecca Glover's Breastfeeding and Education Aids (www.rebeccaglover.com.au)
    This site provides information from Australian breastfeeding expert Rebecca Glover, on positioning and attachment and resources for mothers and educators.
  • 'When latching' guide (www.breastfeedingonline.com)
    This PDF provides information, including diagrams, on how to latch.
  • Diagrams of breastfeeding positions (www.mayoclinic.com)

    • Cross-cradle hold
    • Cradle hold
    • Football hold
    • Side-lying hold
  • Dr Jack Newman, Canadian paediatrician and clinical breastfeeding specialist - online videos, information sheets and other useful resources.

    Jack's resources on www.drjacknewman.com:

    • Videos
    • Breastfeeding help information sheets
    Jack's resources on www.breastfeedingonline.com and asklenore.info:

    • Handouts - scroll down the page
    • Video - How to acheive the asymetrical latch
    • Video - Use of compression to get the baby to drink more
    • Video - Watching for the pause in the chin that indicates when the baby is getting milk.
    • Video - Asymetrical latch example one
    • Video - Asymetrical latch example two
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Where to get help


Midwives

Healthline - 0800 611 116

Well Child

La Leche League

More information on these and other breastfeeding help providers...


Page last updated: 31 July 2009



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