Maternal breastfeeding positions: have we got it right? (2).

associated with significant health benefits, British mothers are some of the least likely in Europe to sustain breastfeeding (Hamlyn et al 2002). Knowledgeable support may be crucial in overcoming the problems that prompt early, unintended breast weaning (Renfrew et al 2005). Current breastfeeding support approaches suggest a fixed system of routine and early breastfeeding management using verbal instruction to enable mothers to learn correct positioning and attachment skills. The following points have been recently reported as best practice. To breastfeed, mothers should: