Side Lying Breastfeeding – When & How to Do It

Breastfeeding is the primary source of food and nourishment for the baby. It promotes a strong bond between the mother and her newborn. Besides calming the baby, nursing offers a sense of security and comfort to the little one. The nursing position in which the mother and the baby are lying side-ways and facing each other, their bellies are aligned parallelly, and their knees are slightly flexed is called the ‘Side-lying Breastfeeding' position. You must be having multiple questions on your mind like 'is the side-lying breastfeeding safe?' Watch this video for the answer to your question!

There are multiple benefits associated with side-lying nursing. It would be a wise decision to invest in a side-lying breastfeeding pillow for maximum comfort. Through this video, you'll also understand when you can try this position and how to feed your baby in this position.

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Content used in this video is for informational purpose only and should not be considered as a substitute for advice from doctors or any health care professional. We strongly recommend seeking medical advice before proceeding.

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[omosighoiyawe]

Exactly what I do because my baby is always in demand at night. I got so exhausted then standing up at night to the extent that I had to look for a comfortable way with lots of support with pillows in order to feed her while lying. I watched the video to see if I miss anything out.
Someone argued with me that I was going to spoil my baby because I started the sideline feeding when she was exactly 2months old.
I just ignored because I saw it as another way of feeding and not spoiling an hungry baby at night. She's 3months today and we're happy to be comfortable during night feeding sessions.

[whetooluwatoyin]

After my C-section I get tired easily and feeding my baby wasn’t easy until my mom introduced this position to me and I must say this has been my favorite for me and my baby❤

[JoeysMom]

This position has saved my breastfeeding journey. I have back problems and my baby nurses for an hour and a half minimum! My lower back and shoulders were killing me! Now I can feed him comfortably.

[akanshamishra]

The day my daughter was born . I always feed her side lying . Now she is 7 month old and still I feed her like this . No back pain no prblm at all . Best position ever 😎

[BabySleepTeam]

This was always my absolute favourite feeding position with our girls! No pressure on back and found it was where we were most comfortable. Thanks so much for sharing ❤️

[mirthfulthings]

I wouldn't recommended this position at night because it might be lethal for the baby if mom sleeps during feeding. She might lean over the baby and thus the baby might stop breathing. I have heard about such accidents, so the mother should sit up with a safe position and do breastfeed as i always do.
Hope it is helpful for you

[dominicnfon]

This has been very helpful to me as I had a c- section. Thank you!

[sajimnn]

I tried it but I didn't find it comfortable... my neck and folded arm started to hurt and I felt a bit stuck in one place.

[nyaropelizabeth]

With my 1st Born, I did the side laying when my baby was less than two months and she got chocked by milk which scared the hell out of me. thank God nothing serious happened. Now with my 2nd baby, I'm so scared N always wakes up N sit in the middle of the night to feed her. I'm just waiting till she is 2 then will go for side laying again she would be a little older I guess.

[pamtuksanun]

I had a moment when i snoozed off during the side- lying feed and got really worried. But now my arms, back and tail bone can't tolerate 8 hrs a day feeding anymore. I tried side- lying again, and find that my baby can drink for much longer than sitting up feeds. There are tutorials on pilllow and arm placement for this position to prevent you from leaning over and suffocate your baby.

My new born has no feed schedule yet so sometimes she drinks nearly every hour even though we are trying very hard for a 3 hrs gap. I get my 3 hrs extra sleep between 10pm-1pm feed bc my husband latches our baby to my boob while i literally pass out, then he watches her. Now i get 5-6hrs sleep with the help of this trick.

[monikaparihar]

My 5months old daughter got infection in her ear, so Dr. Asked me to not feed the baby in lying position. Is it true?

[ramya.n]

Is it ok feeding new born baby in lying down position.. can anyone tell me please, iam so much worried about it, will it harm baby

[rosettefactor-manzano]

Just wondering how to burp the baby after side lying feeding.Please give some tips

[mrssamuel]

Thou sitting and breastfeeding at nite is tiring.but I just have to do it for the safety of my baby...can't be sleeping while breastfeeding

[dharanikrishna]

Is it safe to side lying breast feeding a baby of 3months???

[diduknow]

I breastfeed my baby by sitting day and night.. Cuz i dnt know how to breastfeed during lying

[JoGenerale]

Does the baby's head need to be elevated while feeding on a side lying position??

[jasminejohnson]

My in laws and husband doesn't allow me to feed by lying they say lying and feeding causes ear infection in baby .. 😭😭 but there are many who says they feed their baby only in lying position

[ThosewithEars]

I did this all wrong and am paying for it!! I really messed up my back sleeping in terrible positions. Only the breast touching the bed should be used to feed. I assumed you could feed with either breast while lying on one side.

[haniftravelvlogs]

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