And the Gold Metal Goes to...
The mom train keeps chugging along. You have made it past hospital stay, first weeks, first months, shark attacks, and now what? You will find yourself somehow relearning and adjusting to your growing baby when it comes to their preference on breastfeeding positions. That's right, not your preference, mini you now has say on how they eat. Welcome to train station 5, otherwise known as gymnastics practice.
Baby Gymnastics
You probably started out learning the basics, "cradle," "football," etc. Those positions are great when your little one is not that much bigger than an actual football. In fact, those positions probably saved you lots of neck or back aches.
But when babies get older they will start learning that arms, legs, fingers, and toes are pretty fun. So watch for some big stretches as they prepare for some amazing gymnastics.
Baby Olympics
Your athlete will start sporting some pretty amazing talent around 6 months. This is about the time you leaped in to the air yourself while celebrating half a year of breastfeeding! (You go Mama!) Don't worry about how you will adjust to your new all star. Below are some excellent breastfeeding positions when having baby lay to the side really isn't working anymore.
Taking Gold
Enjoy each moment of gymnastics practice. It will not always be easy. But with the help of some new and maybe unique positions, you will make it to your next breastfeeding goal!
Happy Feedings!
Jennifer Fletcher- Founder- Mother of 2 @NurseMeMama