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Ideas for finding a comfortable and supportive position—one of the four key breastfeeding messages.

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The laid-back breastfeeding position offers several benefits for both you and your baby and can be used from the very beginning.

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Breast fullness, or engorgement, may occur when your milk “comes in”, usually 2–4 days after birth. Find advice on how to reduce breast engorgement and ease discomfort.

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Learn “breast gymnastics” to help relieve engorgement and pain in a gentle way.

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Cold compresses applied to the breast can help relieve engorgement and pain associated with mastitis.

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Your nipple may become flattened if your breast is very full or engorged. In this case, gently applying pressure around the base of the nipple can help the nipple protrude.

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If you have breast engorgement and pain, gentle breast massage can help to relieve discomfort.

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Practical guidance for starting with the laid-back breastfeeding position, which offers several benefits.

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Practical advice on using a nipple shield and what to consider before introducing one.

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Applying warmth and gently massaging the breast before putting your baby to the breast or before expressing milk can help stimulate the let-down reflex. This can also relieve breast fullness and make breastfeeding more comfortable.

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What an effective latch looks and feels like, and how you can support your baby during breastfeeding. Part 2 is coming in 2026.

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