Training of Trainers for Mother-to-Mother Support ... - Linkages Project

7. Proper Positioning and Attachment
Objective/content/messages
Learning objective:
By the end of this session, participants will
be able to:
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Describe correct positioning and
attachment of the infant to the breast.
• Demonstrate alternative positions for
mothers and babies while
breastfeeding.
• Help a mother of a baby 0–2 months
old child with correct positioning and
attachment.
Baby should be facing the breast.
Baby and mother should be stomach to
stomach.
Baby’s back and the head should be in
a straight line
Mother should bring the baby to the
breast .
Baby’s mouth should be wide open.
Baby should take the areola, not only
the nipple, in her/his mouth.
Mother should support baby's buttocks
with her palm
Baby's chin should touch the breast.
Baby's lower lip should be curled
outward.
Baby will take slow, deep sucks if
attachment is correct.
Baby may be heard swallowing.
Baby is calm at the breast.
Materials/times/activities
Materials:
• Dolls
• Handout 7a: “Signs a Baby is Properly
Positioned at the Breast”
• Handout 7b: “Signs a Baby is Properly
Attached to the Breast”
• Mothers with their babies
Time:
45 minutes
Activity:
Demonstrate positioning and attachment
techniques with dolls and discuss.
Participants practice correct positioning
and attachment with dolls.
Participants practice the techniques for
proper positioning and attachment in pairs
with real mothers and babies
Discuss in a plenary session the most
important key messages on proper
positioning and attachment techniques
Key message:
• Position and attach the baby correctly
at the breast to prevent sore nipples.
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