Question about feeding lying down

[QuietNinjaTardis]

How do I know dd is latched on right if I feed lying down? I fed lying down this morning as I just wanted to Keep my eyes shut for a bit longer as not very well and she fed and after ten mins dropped off, got her back on for a smidge more. It felt a bit funny though and I could feel her gums more but it didn't hurt so is that ok or is there a technique for making sure she's latched on right?

It should feel the same as when your baby is latched on in any other position. I found I could see DS jaw moving away quite well when we fed lying down.
And it doesn't have to hurt to be working! I'm NOT an expert by any means, but if she was one for ten mins without fussing, I would guess that she was getting some milk.
Have you got a MW/HV you could ask to come and check your latch if your worried? How old is your DD?

Hi quiet.

I fed lying down this morning too. Must be something in the air for December club babies! I am no expert by any means but I always find a different position to the usual one feels odd. Not quite painful if you have the latch right but I am very conscious of him iyswim. I think or assume it is because his mouth is in a different place on me. So the area isn't used to mouth on it and hasn't toughened up yet.

But will watch this thread to see if any experts say different.

Btw we have a December post natal thread going now! Not clever enough to do a link but we are thete in that section.

It is a bit of a fiddle when they're tiny but learning to feed lying down is absolutely brilliant and worth investing the time in (I did this with DS1 till about 18mths and now with 11mth old DS2).

There are so e YouTube videos on feeding lying down, and some advice on the kellymom site also. It definitely shouldn't hurt and you shouldn't get any "lipsticking" of the nipple.

Thanks for the replies. Will have a hunt for that thread frouby. Dd is 7 weeks tomoro. Will check those links and check her latch/jaw movement when I attempt it again. Maybe she wasn't quite lined up right. She was settled and had a good sleep afterwards. Just feeding again now not lying down unfortunately.

Ok there's no links so I'm going mad but will check out kellymom!

Oh and what's lipsticking?

Key is to be fully on your side and make sure their mouth is lined up with the boob so they are not feeding at a funny angle. Midwife gave me the tip of tucking baby's broom in right close to you to improve the feeding angle. Seems to help! Do persevere - I am doing it this time but couldn't manage it with my first so spent many a night propped up on cushions rather than lying down and dozing like I do with no 2!

Thanks yummy. Definitely want to get it right as I'm dozing off sometimes at night and first thing in morning and really don't want to drop her.

'broom' was meant to read 'bottom' - hope you got that!

Yep I got it. Thanks yummy

I always feed lying down when I am in my bed. If it doesn't hurt it's a sign of latching on properly. When they are still small, they fit well under your armpit, tummy to tummy. Only risk being you fall asleep more easily and you may skip winding the baby, then wake 2 hours later next to a leaking nappy... But hey, sleep is precious and this feeding position is most back friendly, too. So happy bf'ing!

Thanks alina