Lactancia materna
y sueño seguro

Breastfeeding and safe sleep work

La lactancia materna y el sueño seguro van de la mano para mantener a tu bebé sano y seguro.

Lactancia materna

Giving your baby
  • Darle un chupete al bebé puede reducir el riesgo de síndrome de muerte súbita del lactante (SMSL), pero se debe esperar para usar un chupete hasta que tú y el bebé se sientan cómodos con la lactancia materna.
  • Tu leche le da nutrientes a tu bebé y lo mantiene feliz y saludable. ¡También es genial para tu salud!
  • Los bebés que son amamantados tienen un menor riesgo de sufrir el síndrome de muerte súbita del lactante.
  • Lo mejor es darle solo leche materna durante los primeros seis meses. Continuar amamantando durante dos años y más (agregando comidas a los seis meses) amplía los numerosos y excelentes beneficios.
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Sueño seguro

  • Siempre acuesta a tu bebé boca arriba durante todas las horas de sueño: en las siestas y a la noche, hasta que cumpla un año.
  • Colócalo en una cuna, un moisés o una cuna portátil con un colchón firme y una sábana bien ajustada.
  • No uses almohadas, mantas, peluches ni protectores de cuna en ningún lugar del área de dormir del bebé. Usa un saco de dormir en lugar de una manta si es necesario.
  • En promedio, mueren dos bebés por semana en Indiana a causa del sueño inseguro. Puedes proteger a tu bebé siguiendo los pasos del sueño seguro y amamantando de manera segura.
  • Para obtener más información sobre el sueño seguro de los bebés, visita
    https://indiana.wicresources.org/safe-sleep/.
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Comparte la habitación y no la cama

kid share the room
La lactancia materna te ayuda a vincularte con el bebé. Estar cerca de tu bebé te permite aprender las señales de cuándo tiene hambre y a sostener la lactancia materna.
Compartir habitación: mantén un espacio seguro para que el bebé duerma en tu habitación durante al menos seis meses.
Puedes amamantar a tu bebé en tu propia cama. Cuando termines de alimentarlo, vuelve a poner al bebé en su propio espacio para dormir, pero a la vista y cerca de donde tú duermes.
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Obtén más información sobre el sueño seguro de los bebés.
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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