Introduction
nipple trauma, nipple pain, Milinco
The process of breastfeeding can have a unique emotional and biological effect on the health of both the breast feeder and the infant [Despite recommendations from the WHO, only 40% of children under 6 months old are exclusively breastfed [The development of breastfeeding problems can lead to breastfeeding children less [Improper positioning can lead to improper attachment of the infant during breastfeeding [There are many common positions in which to breastfeed. Milinco et al. compared usual breastfeeding positions with the laid-back position, also known as biological nurturing. Results demonstrated that breastfeeding problems in the laid-back position group decreased compared to those engaging their usual breastfeeding positions but had no effect on the frequency of EBF and satisfaction [In another study, the frequency of nipple pain and nipple trauma in a group employing the laid-back breastfeeding position was lower than in those employing their usual breastfeeding positions, yet no statistically significant difference was observed between the two groups in relation to the comfort and “correctness” of the positioning [Evidence in relation to positioning during breastfeeding are conflicting and lacking. For example, in one meta-analysis, results remain unclear and contradictory, particularly in relation to comfort in positioning [