Sorry about the poop picture! This is what I am hoping to see in the diaper of a breastfed baby after about day 4-5, and before the start of any supplemental foods (around 6 months). Yellow, seedy mustard ;)
And plenty of it...like 3-4 quarter sized or larger "servings" per day. Baby poop gives us a lot of information about baby health.
During consults, I often ask people to think back to geometry class...remember "obtuse angles"? When a baby is latched deeply to the breast, the corner of their mouths should be "greater than" 90 degrees (like 120 degrees!). It's a quick visual!
My quick tips for a deeper latch...nipple to nose, swipe, wait for a wide open mouth, then tuck baby in between the shoulder blades and take them back with you! Gravity works in your favor & you should be comfortable too (no sore backs or shoulders allowed ;)
One of my favorite positions to teach in a consult is side-lying! Nursing in this position is so relaxing for both parent and baby. It's not as intimidating as many believe, and reduces the amount of fumbling with pillows/awkward holds. The surface supports the breast and the baby, so it can also be hands-free. Give it a try!
https://www.healthline.com/health/breastfeeding/side-lying-breastfeeding
