8 must-try breastfeeding positions for every situation

Here are some time-tested positions to try, plus tips to make nursing go smoothly.Breastfeeding positions to try Breastfeeding isn't easy, especially at first. Learning how to hold and support your baby in a comfortable position requires practice, coordination – and persistence. "You and your baby are learning each other, so be patient!" says Kate Shand, an international board-certified lactation consultant. "It will take time – sometimes weeks – and even then, your baby may change their mind on what they like, so you'll need to be flexible."Advertisement | page continues below Finding a nursing position that works for you and your baby is worth the effort. After all, the two of you will spend hours breastfeeding every day. "With my firstborn I looked up breastfeeding positions and tried them all out," says BabyCenter CommunityOpens a new window member MommaChristyW. "He was eventually able to find my nipple blindfolded, and it was much easier after that!" The cradle hold In this class...