To make sure that your baby is positioned properly at the breast, check for the following:

Your baby’s entire body, including her neck, shoulder and abdomen, should be facing
-you and close to your body. Her chin should touch the breast.
-Her mouth should be wide open with her lips curled outwards.
-The baby’s lips should cover most if not all of the areola area. If the areola is big,
some of it may still be visible even if the baby is latched properly.
-The baby should be sucking in a slow, deep manner
-There should not be any pain on your nipple.
-Your baby should be swallowing rhythmically

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