A primiparous woman is delighted with her newborn son and wants to begin breastfeeding as soon as possible.Which position best facilitates the infant's correct latch-on?

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The infant's head and body should be in correct alignment with the mother and the breast during latch-on and feeding.Holding the infant with his arms folded together over his chest,curled up in a fetal position,or with his head cupped in her hand are not ideal positions to facilitate latch-on.

A Primiparous Woman Is Delighted with Her Newborn Son and Wants