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Breastfeeding in side lying to 1m old
Hi doctor
asking for full term baby with 3.4kgs birth weight.
whenever I feed my 1month old baby boy in side lying position he keeps on feeding for more than 40-45mins but doesnt unlatch by himself.
sometimes he sleeps within 10 15mins of feeding without unlatching and keeps on sucking really slowly like 2 3 sucks per minute.
should I unlatch him by myself once he sleeps or should I wait for him to unlatch??
also when I feed him in sitting position he feeds for only 5-10mins and then sleeps.
Thank you for your query
Breastfeeding while lying down is one of the most popular breastfeeding positions
Also remember your baby likes to be close to the mother always and so he sleeps while feeding
Some suggestions
1. Be sure to stay awake while feeding
2. if your baby falls asleep he should be placed in a separate, safe sleeping environment.
3. If you’re on a bed, remember to keep loose sheets, blankets, and pillows away from baby’s face to minimize risk
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