Laid-back breastfeeding Westend61 / Getty Images Side-Lying Position Parent and baby lay next to each other, tummy to tummy, on their sides. Baby’s head is aligned with the breast.

Side-lying: Can I lie down and feed? Method: In this position, both the mother and baby will lie on their sides, facing each other. The baby's head will face your breast.

The cross-cradle hold This position resembles the cradle position; however, rather than supporting your baby with the arm on the side they will be feeding from, you will use your opposite arm to ...