Hnuk A Dinh Vemi
Hawikom Ruahnak Cheuhtu

Na caah Bawmhnak
Hnukdinhnak Hmuitimh Pawl

Breastfeeding goals
WIC Hnuk A Dinh Vemi Hawikom Ruahnak Cheuhtu ti micu zeidah asi?
  • Nangmah bantuk hringtu nu, na umnak zatlang ah a ummi Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC, Nu, Bawhte le Hngakchia caah Pum Thazang Umnak Lei A Bawmtu Special Program) nu asi.
  • Amah pumpak fa hnuk dinhnak in man sung hmuhtonnak a ngeimi le hringtu nu a tharte si cu zeidah a lawh timi a theitu asi.
  • Nangmah bawmh ding le na hmuitinh tlinh dingcaah an bawmtu dingmi asi.
  • Phone in, asiloah cakuat in WIC siikhan ah ton khawh asi.

Hawikom Ruahnak Cheuhtu nih Zeidah An Tuah Piak Khawh?

  • Na bia a ngai lai, thazang an pek lai, cun an bawmh lai.
  • Hnukdinhnak kong na biahalnak pawl leh dingah le na fa hrinnak caah timhtuah ding pawl bawmh dingah nau na pawi chung vial te an pehtlai lai.
  • Nangmah le na fa cu hnukdinh in tha tein a hram thawk khawh dingcaah an bawmh lai.
  • Hnukdinhnak biahalnak pawl asiloah naute a chuak hnu in phanmi pawl cu an chimh lai.
  • Adang hringtu nu le bu hna he an pehtlai ter lai.
  • Hnuk sur ngahkhawhnak kong thawngpang an pek lai.
  • A herh tikah hnukdinhnak lei ruahnak pektu asiloah adang ngandamnak lei thiamsang sin in bawmhnak dang caah an timhtuah piak lai.

Hawikom ruahnak cheuhtu cu pehtlai ding na ningzak hlah. Bawmh an in duh!

Peer help
Hawikom Ruahnak Cheuhtu nih hibantuk tuah ningcang pawl an in hrawmh lai:
  • Na naute caah hnuk tampi sernak.
  • Na naute aa hngilhmi, aa bia, le a tapmi lungfiangnak.
  • Na chungkhar & hawikom pawl sin in hringtu nu a thar pakhat in bawmhnak laknak.
  • Na kalnak kip ah tluang tein zeitindah hnuk na dinh lai.
  • Hnuk surnak hman le hnuk fimnak caah ruahnak cheuhmi pawl.

WIC nih Hnukdinhnak Thazang A Pek

Na hnukdinhnak hmuitimh pawl tlinhnak ding bawmh dingcaah thil a hrampi kan ngei. WIC program i WIC kan riantuanpiaknak vialte cu a lak in asi i chungkhar zapi sin ah a ngahmi asi. Cu riantuanpiaknak pawl ah aa tel micu:
  • Hnuk lawnglawng a dinhmi hringtu nu pawl nih a ngan bikmi rawl tom an hmuh. Hringtu nu hna cu an naute rawl pek dingcaah rawl kan pek hna.
  • Hnukdinhnak cawnnak pawl.
  • International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLC, Rampumpi Bu Lehhmah A Ngeimi Hnukdinhnak Lei Ruahnak Pektu).
  • Hnukdinhnak checkhlatnak le ritzan checknak.
  • Hnuk surnak a herhmi pawl checkhlatnak le duh ningin sermi surnak/kual bunhnak.
  • Hmuhtonmi ah hrambunh in hnukdinhnak fimcawnnak le thil a hram pawl.
  • A herhmi hnukdinhnak thilri pawl.
  • Hawikom Ruahnak Cheuhtu (Cheukhat hmun ah cun holh phunhnih a hman khomi Hawikom Ruahnak Cheuhtu an um).
Breast pump
  • WIC cu nau a paumi, hringtu nu a thar (nau ngei hnu thla 6 tiang), hnuk a dinhmi nu pawl (nau ngei hnu kum 1 tiang), bawhte le hngakchia kum 5 tiang pawl caah a lak in rawl & thazang umnak bawmhnak program asi.

To find a WIC clinic near you call 800-522-0874 or visit our website wic.in.gov.

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Side Lying Hold

Side-Lying Hold

  1. For the right breast, lie on your right side with your baby facing you.
  2. Pull your baby close. Your baby’s mouth should be level with your nipple.
  3. In this position, you can cradle your baby’s back with your left arm and support yourself with your right arm and/or pillows.
  4. Keep loose clothing and bedding away from your baby.
  5. Reverse for the left breast.

This hold is useful when:

  • You had a C-section
  • You want to rest while baby feeds
  • You are breastfeeding in the middle of the night
  • You and your baby are comfortable in this position
Cross Cradle Hold

Cross-Cradle Hold

  1. For the right breast, use your left arm to hold your baby’s head at your right breast and baby’s body toward your left side. A pillow across your lap can help support your left arm.
  2. Gently place your left hand behind your baby’s ears and neck, with your thumb and index finger behind each ear and your palm between baby’s shoulder blades. Turn your baby’s body toward yours so your tummies are touching.
  3. Hold your breast as if you are squeezing a sandwich. To protect your back, avoid leaning down to your baby. Instead, bring your baby to you.
  4. As your baby’s mouth opens, push gently with your left palm on baby’s head to help them latch on. Make sure you keep your fingers out of the way.
  5. Reverse for the left breast.

This hold is useful when:

  • Your baby is premature
  • Your baby has a weak suck
  • Your baby needs help to stay latched
  • Your baby needs extra head support
  • You and your baby are comfortable in this position
Football Hold

Clutch or “Football” Hold

  1. For the right breast, hold your baby level, facing up, at your right side.
  2. Put your baby’s head near your right nipple and support their back and legs under your right arm.
  3. Hold the base of your baby’s head with your right palm. A pillow underneath your right arm can help support your baby’s weight.
  4. To protect your back, avoid leaning down to your baby. Bring baby to you instead.
  5. Reverse for the left breast.

This hold is useful when:

  • You had a C-section
  • You have large breasts
  • You have flat or inverted nipples
  • You have a strong milk let-down
  • You are breastfeeding twins
  • Your baby likes to feed in an upright position
  • Your baby has reflux
  • You and your baby are comfortable in this position
Breastfeeding Holds

Cradle Hold

  1. For the right breast, cradle your baby with your right arm. Your baby will be on their left side across your lap, facing you at nipple level.
  2. Your baby’s head will rest on your right forearm with your baby’s back along your inner arm and palm.
  3. Turn your baby’s tummy toward your tummy. Your left hand is free to support your breast, if needed. Pillows can help support your arm and elbow.
  4. To protect your back, avoid leaning down to your baby. Instead, bring your baby to you.
  5. Reverse for the left breast.

This hold is useful when:

  • Your baby needs help latching on
  • You and your baby are comfortable in this position
Breastfeeding Holds

Laid-Back Hold

  1. Lean back on a pillow with your baby’s tummy touching yours and their head at breast level. Some moms find that sitting up nearly straight works well. Others prefer to lean back and lie almost flat.
  2. You can place your baby’s cheek near your breast, or you may want to use one hand to hold your breast near your baby. It’s up to you and what you think feels best.
  3. Your baby will naturally find your nipple, latch, and begin to suckle.

This hold is useful when:

  • Your baby is placed on your chest right after birth
  • You have a strong milk let-down
  • You have large breasts
  • You and your baby are comfortable in this position