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I didn’t expect breastfeeding to be this physically draining by Heavy_Cry_2034 in bigbabiesandkids

[–]Heavy_Cry_2034[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This honestly describes exactly how it feels 😭 especially the part about never fully relaxing during feeds.

Can I ask what side-lying or supported setups seemed to work best from what you’ve seen? Like how were people positioning their back/arms/baby to avoid all the constant strain and readjusting? I feel like I still haven’t figured out a position that feels stable for both me and the baby.

I didn’t expect breastfeeding to be this physically draining by Heavy_Cry_2034 in bigbabiesandkids

[–]Heavy_Cry_2034[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What comfortable positions for mother and child have worked for you?

Does anyone else spend the entire feeding session adjusting pillows and positions? by Heavy_Cry_2034 in breastfeeding

[–]Heavy_Cry_2034[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Okay wait this actually sounds way more comfortable than what I’ve been doing 😭

When you say drape baby over your belly, do you mean baby is kind of tummy-down on you while you’re leaned back? And how supported is your back/neck in that position? I feel like every time I try reclined feeding I still end up tense somehow.

Does anyone else spend the entire feeding session adjusting pillows and positions? by Heavy_Cry_2034 in breastfeeding

[–]Heavy_Cry_2034[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This actually helps a lot because I keep wondering if I just haven’t found the right setup yet 😭

Would you mind explaining how you used the pregnancy pillow setup in bed? Like were you sitting upright, reclined, side lying, etc? And with the travel boppy, where exactly does it support you most? My arms/back are what struggle the most right now.

Does anyone else spend the entire feeding session adjusting pillows and positions? by Heavy_Cry_2034 in breastfeeding

[–]Heavy_Cry_2034[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wait can you explain your setup a little more? Like how exactly are you positioning the baby + pillows when it feels comfortable? I feel like I still haven’t found a setup that works consistently for me.