Correct breastfeeding latch The correct breastfeeding latch consists of the baby latching on to all or most of the areola and not just the nipple. When the baby latches on to the mother's breast correctly, he or she will drink the amount he or she needs, preventing breast engorgement, stimulating milk production and certainly preventing the mother from feeling pain when breastfeeding, because the nipple will be well positioned in the baby's mouth. For those of you who are having difficulty latching on to breastfeed, here is a step-by-step guide on how to achieve this correct breastfeeding latch: 1. If you feel that your breast is hard around the breast, massage it before starting to breastfeed, because if your breast is full it is more difficult for the baby to latch on. By doing this around the areola, express a little milk. After you express a little, you will notice that the areola is more elastic. This makes it easier for the baby to latch on to the areola. 2. The mother should choose a position that is comfortable for her. Feet flat on the floor, back supported and a pillow or nursing cushion to support the arm so that it does not hurt. Shoulders relaxed 3rd Position of the baby - Body well aligned. Baby's arm under yours. The baby's body should be facing the breast, head and trunk should be aligned. Otherwise, the baby may feel uncomfortable, have a stiff neck and will not breastfeed as much as he needs. The baby's neck should be in the crook of the arm and always remember to place him facing the breast. Bring the baby's body close to the mother's body. Remove blankets, anything that could interfere with physical contact. The mother's body provides stability for the baby, supporting the baby's head. Head and trunk aligned. Allow the chin to touch the mother's breast. 4th The baby should latch on to most or all of the areola, this will depend on the size of yours. And you can help by making a fold in the part of the breast where the baby should latch on, flattening this areola. The fingers further apart from each other, on the side of the breast in a C shape. The nipple will be perked and it will be easier. 5. The baby opens his mouth wide. Rub the nipple of your breast between the baby's lip and nose, on his upper lip so that he opens his mouth wide. And then the baby, you will take the baby to your breast and not the breast that goes to the baby because otherwise the baby's lips will stay inward and he will need to put his lips out, making the mouth like a fish. Pay close attention to the latch during breastfeeding: Observe the image of a correct latch during breastfeeding - Baby's body facing the breast - Baby's body aligned (head and torso) - Chin touching the breast (when the baby grows and has learned to breastfeed, the chin does not always touch the breast) - A good part of the areola inside the baby's mouth (especially the lower part) - Everted lips (especially the lower part) - Mouth wide open - Nose free and head slightly extended back - Rounded cheeks (if the baby makes a dimple when sucking or makes noise, he/she must adjust, the only noise is that of swallowing) Wrong latch, how to correct it? These are the characteristics of a good latch and if you are feeling pain when breastfeeding or if it is hurting you, it is a sign that you need to adjust this latch during breastfeeding #correctlatchbreastfeeding Hello, I am Mary, mother of two, a former businesswoman in the bakery business who became a housewife. I decided to create this channel to talk about motherhood. I share my experience and give a lot of tips based on studies. Pregnancy, breastfeeding, weaning, newborn care, baby or child behavior, tips for those trying to get pregnant, childbirth and postpartum.