It sounds like breastfeeding is going so well. I am sure that you can find a few variation that make it easier on your hands. I'm wondering how you do hold your baby to feed. I am wondering if it is the *cross cradle hold* where you hold your breast with the hand on the same side, and hold your baby, supporting him between the shoulder blades. This can be a great way to get a baby onto the breast, offering stability and some control in the early days, but can get a bit hard over the long haul. Most mothers feed their baby in the "cradle hold" - over time and history, that seems to be the easiest and most comfortable position in the long run. It can take a bit of practice, but definately worth mastering! When your baby is on well, in the cross cradle position, just let go of your breast, and slide your arm under baby's head. When your baby is firmly supported on your fore-arm, remove the hand from behind his shoulders, lean back and snuggle him in. This also gives you a free hand to feed *yourself*. Also, it is worth practicing feeding lying down.
An LC is a great investment. Are you a member of the Australian Breastfeeding Association yet? It's a great group. There you will see mothers holding their babies in lots of different ways
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