Breastfeeding provides you and your baby with many health benefits. It also costs less money than other feeding methods in addition to the health benefits. You can purchase fancy pillows to do the same job, but most moms find that anything that lifts their arms, saves on the strain. This makes the pillows made for nursing a luxury for most mothers. Older babies are more likely to move around while nursing. This does not seem to cause most mothers any pain. But don’t let your newborn learn the sloppy habits of nursing older babies, they simply can’t get away with the same types of positions as nursing acrobats do at later stages. An improper latch can be a source for sore nipples and other complications. Just remove the baby from the breast and try again. It may take several tries before you get a good latch. As your baby learns to breastfeed, it will get easier.
