What I took away from Suzanne Colson's talk at Tufts was that no specific 
position was the best position.  Woman try to accommodate their breastfeeding 
pillows or are told to sit straight up in a chair, which is not always 
comfortable right after birth and soon thereafter.  I've had moms either lay on 
the floor with a pillow (also use this for postural feeding) or on the couch 
with their heads resting on the arm rest.  The couch seems like the most 
practical position for mother's at home.  This way they can rest while baby 
eats. Sometimes I'll start with them sitting up and then turn them both onto the 
couch and help them to settle in and relax.

 Dana Schmidt, RN, IBCLC



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