In the post, she included this picture of her sitting on the bed, nursing her baby, with laundry strewn around her, a half consumed drink and off - kilter lamp shade on the bed side table, and
the breastfeeding pillow on her lap and more pillows behind her back to provide the needed support in those early days.
Some women also prefer the crossover hold with
a breastfeeding pillow on your lap and your baby resting on top.
Not exact matches
This may be better done without your
breastfeeding pillow so that the twin underneath is lower, and more sitting
on your
lap, not being as squashed by the one
on top.
A
pillow or cushion behind you and a
breastfeeding pillow across your
lap propping up your baby or your arms may give you more support, and avoid strain
on your back or shoulders.
Try propping your baby up to your breast level, suggested
Breastfeeding Baby Comfortably, with supportive
pillows on your
lap.